Welcome to ET&F Fastening Systems, Inc., the world's leading supplier of pneumatic fastening systems for steel and concrete construction. Since 1982, ET&F has been developing, manufacturing and distributing specialty tools and hardened steel pin fasteners for the construction industry. These innovative systems allow split second fastening to steel and concrete substrates without the need for predrilled holes or time consuming screwing techniques. All our pins are made from high carbon, heat treated steel and are made with a ballistic point for penetration into the hardest substrates.
The STEEL FRAMING Model 500 Tool is designed specifically for light gauge steel construction, and has earned a reputation as the most reliable tool on the market today. Weighing only 6 pounds, this bumpfire tool is three to five times faster than traditional screw guns. The tool accepts fasteners 1-1/2? to 2-1/2? Using our code approved, coil collated AKN-100 series pins, the Model 500 tool is used to fasten plywood shear walls and horizontal diaphragms to cold formed 14ga to 22ga. At 150psi air pressure, this tool will fasten plywood underlayment to concrete, or attach an OSB roof panel to 3/16? steel members.