Brushless motors bring pneumatic-like power and performance to cordless nailers in a more compact, comfortable alternative.
5 enhancements that are changing nail guns for the better. The latest nail gun innovations guaranteed to revitalize your next project.
Latest nail gun innovations
The nailer or nail gun category has enjoyed tremendous growth and innovation in recent years, ranging from more effective cordless options to ergonomic and lower-maintenance designs. In turn, savvy Pros have gravitated towards more capable tools that enable faster task completion with a reduced physical toll – even if produced by brands other than the ones they’ve used for years.
Since a good nailer can last several years with disciplined maintenance, pros may not realize just how far the nailer category has evolved. While cordless nailers are making big technological leaps to become faster and more powerful, many jobs still require pneumatics, and manufacturers are refining products in both areas to drive greater reliability, durability and comfort.
As national brands race to introduce the next game-changing enhancement, here are five noteworthy nail gun innovations guaranteed to revitalize your next project.
Reducing recoil
DeWalt’s 21-degree pneumatic framing nailers feature a recoil-reducing moving cylinder engine that makes firing less physically demanding. The recoil engine stabilizes and prevents nailers from being yanked out of a user’s hand mid-fire. As a result, Pros can sink nails with less force and less strain.
Jobsite versatility
Modern pneumatic framing nailers provide tool-free adjustability to help contractors navigate potentially challenging materials and frame designs. Ninety percent of the options sold on Home Depot shelves feature easy-to-modify depth-of-drive wheels and selectable triggers to accommodate various contact or sequential nailing project needs.
The newest nailers are also built to withstand drops and feature extruded aluminum magazines to reduce jamming and loading problems.
The acceptance of battery platforms in the finish nailing categories is shifting quickly, and the biggest innovation among lithium-ion powered options right now is speed.
Faster fastening
The acceptance of battery platforms in the finish nailing categories is shifting quickly, and the biggest innovation among lithium-ion powered options right now is speed. DeWalt and Milwaukee have introduced nailers that feature powerful, ready-to-fire performance, enabling Pros to sink nails at speeds comparable to pneumatic alternatives.
Coupled with light and compact designs that make them easy to maneuver, cordless nailers continue to become more practical and useful.
Easy jam clearing
Thanks to modern innovations, users can more quickly and confidently address jams and get back to work. DeWalt’s expanded nailer lineup addresses these challenges with adjustable fire modes that suit a range of framing scenarios and reduce the likelihood of a clog.
Similarly, the company’s 20V XR framing models feature a stall-release lever and an easily removable nosepiece and top cap that allow you to extricate jammed nails with less risk.
Brushless can do more
Brushless motors bring pneumatic-like power and performance to cordless nailers in a more compact, comfortable alternative. In addition to reducing operational vibration and noise, this enhancement delivers added flexibility and speed.
For example, the brushless design of RIDGID’s 18V Hyperdrive straight finish nailer enables the gun to shoot up to 1,450 nails on a single charge. This revamped motor design further empowers pros to sink larger nails and navigate dense wood.
Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel 15-gauge finish nailer exemplifies this advantage, as the gun’s brushless motor allows it to fully sink 2.5-inch nails into solid oak with zero ramp-up time.
−By Jeb Buffington, Pneumatic Fasteners Merchant, The Home Depot
Jeb Buffington is the country’s leading buyer and seller for pneumatics, compressors and air tools, and has been a multi-channel merchant in these categories for 12 years. Prior to joining The Home Depot in 2011, Jeb served as a merchant in the consumer electronics category.
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