Nailer addresses metal connector use in construction.
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Designed for tight spaces and hard-to-reach areas, MCN150 metal connector nailer measures less than 10.5 in. tall and weighs 4.8 lb. Over-molded grip minimizes slippage, and in-line magazine fits into 90° angled corners for maneuverability. Unit accepts 1½ in. paper tape collated nails ranging from .131-.148 in. dia, and precision trip mechanism promotes exact placement of nails into metal connector holes. Tool also features tool-free 360° adjustable exhaust.
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New Niche Nailer Addresses Growing Popularity of Metal Connectors in Construction
NOVEMBER 1, 2005 - NEW YORK, NY - BOSTITCH announced today the introduction of its new model MCN150 metal connector nailer during a press conference at the Warwick New York Hotel. Global Product Manager Dan Burgjohann said, "Metal connectors are to the construction industry what the I-pod is to electronics ... they rapidly moved from early adoption to become almost an industry standard." Until now, fastening connectors has been a real challenge because contractors were forced to use makeshift methods to apply them - no dedicated tool was available. "Our field research indicates that BOSTITCH now offers exactly what contractors have been asking for." said Burgjohann.
Ideal for tight spaces and hard-to-reach areas, the compact MCN150 is less than 10.5" tall to fit easily between boards placed 12" on center. Its in-line magazine fits conveniently into 90° angled corners for added maneuverability. It also features a precision trip mechanism for exact placement of the nail into metal connector holes. Burgjohann explains that this tool is not a retrofit like other models. "The MCN150 doesn't borrow an ill-suited housing from another tool. It's a completely new design that professional contractors helped us develop."
Weighing only 4.8 pounds, the MCN150 is almost two pounds lighter than its closest single blow competitor. Moreover, many contractors still use makeshift framing nailers for this application, which can weigh as much as 3-1/2 pounds more. The MCN150's lightweight, compact design allows a contractor to navigate around and between obstacles nimbly while performing overhead applications without pause. Also, its over-molded grip helps to maximize comfort and minimize slippage on hot or rainy days.
The MCN150 accepts 1-1/2" paper tape collated nails ranging .131" to .148" in diameter. Steel wear guards with rubber skid pads protect the MCN150's housing from daily wear and tear while a tool-free 360° adjustable exhaust directs blow-back out and away from the user. Available in the market by late January, the N75C-1 is expected to sell for approximately $219.
BOSTITCH (www.bostitch.com), a subsidiary of The Stanley Works (NYSE: SWK), is a leading manufacturer of pneumatic nailers & staplers, fasteners, compressors, office products, and related accessories for market segments including commercial/residential construction, manufactured housing, manufactured furniture/bedding, professional woodworking, sophisticated hobbyists, and office workers everywhere. With its headquarters in East Greenwich, RI, BOSTITCH operates multiple manufacturing facilities throughout the globe.
