In order to facilitate the process of clogging dowels, there are special construction pistols. Thanks to them, you can easily attach any material. How to make a choice of a construction gun among numerous models we will tell in this article.
General characteristics of a construction gun for dowels
Depending on the type of mechanism, there are pistols:
All four types are suitable for using dowels, however, gas and powder are considered the most popular.
Gas pistols work on mixing gas and oxygen. By means of the spark received from the battery, there is a small explosion that launches the work of the piston system, and that, in turn, hit the dowel and it flies out of the pistol. For each pistol of this type, a gas can be included, which is enough up to a thousand shots of dowels.
Thanks to autonomous work, a gas construction gun can be done, remote from the mains, which is a significant advantage. Such a gun has high power and is able to clog dowels into concrete or steel. However, in addition to the pluses, there are also minuses, namely, the high cost and work should be carried out in a ventilated room. The most popular models of this type are “Aiken”, “Hilti”.
The work of powder pistols is based on the fire of gunpowder, which begins to interact with the piston system to recreate the impulse. This type of pistol has high power, and among manufacturers you can highlight “sleeping”.
Tips for choosing a construction pistol
To decide on the type and model of a construction gun, you must contact a construction store consultant. Depending on the upcoming volume of work, it is necessary to choose a drum cartridge.
It is also worth paying your attention to the type of activation of the trigger store. For more comfortable use, it is better to purchase a combined type, so you can independently choose a button launch or using a trigger.
The more operating modes of the pistol, the better, because at different stages a different approach is needed. The obligatory presence of a fuse that serves as protection against random shots.
Pay attention to what material the pistol body itself is made of, it must be on it protective inserts, stiffener ribs.