Innovation Magazine Summer 2021 – US | Page 13

X-IE-GS Insulation fasteners

Built to make insulation fastening to metal studs easier , X-IE-GS insulation fasteners to cold-formed steel studs deliver up to three times faster application speeds than traditional methods .

The preassembled washer and nail in the X-IE-GS provides consistent quality and helps allow for proper installation every time with the pull of the trigger — little to no need for rework . With simpler application to help reduce complexity and labor hours , the X-IE-GS ’ s higher fastening quality and more intuitive design also provides increased safety on the jobsite .

APPLICATIONS AND ADVANTAGES

• Only direct fastening solution for installing insulation boards and mineral wool directly to steel studs with sheathing

• Hybrid helical knurling provides better stick rate to the metal studs with the speed of a gas actuated nail

• The X-IE-GS allows you to use the GX-IE tool for attaching insulation to metal studs , in addition to concrete

Technical data

X-IE-GS BODY / PLATE Material Diameter 2.36 ”

X-GS 57 NAIL

HDPE , UV stabilized

Carbon steek shank HRC 57.5 , dia . = 0.118 ”

FASTENING PATTERN , EDGE DISTANCE AND SPACING ON INSULATION MATERIALS

Fastened material Rigid mineral wool EPS , XPS , PIR , PUR , PIR / PUR with foil facing

Min . number of fasteners per sq . ft . 0.6

Pattern , edge distance and spacing Follow insulation board manufacturers ’ recommendations

Order information

Accessories

XL conversion kits 2210570