Powder Actuated Tool Manufacturers Institute

Powder actuated tool being used in construction

Powder actuated fastening offers the construction industry a specialized, cost-efficient method to bond materials for a variety of applications both in residential and commercial settings. Powder actuated fasteners are used to bond various construction materials together, such as wood to concrete, steel to concrete, metal to concrete and steel to steel.

Fasteners used in these material bonding applications are not common nails, but special heat-treated steel fasteners. Because these unique fasteners are both strong and ductile, the fastenings are dependable for penetrating and holding in a variety of materials. Combining these special fasteners with the quick and uniquely powerful actuation from a powder charge provides a continuous and reliable bonding system.