Hilti has launched the BX 3 battery actuated direct fastening tool capable of driving nails into steel, concrete and solid brick – for use with the electrical, HVAC and interior finishing trades.
Hilti states that its BX 3 battery actuated direct fastening tool improves the speed and safety at which users can operate by removing the need for combustible propellants, which have traditionally powered such systems.
The BX 3 uses an electric motor and a belt system to tension two steel springs, which subsequently provide a burst of energy that reaches a maximum of 85J when the trigger is pressed. The tool is powered by a Hilti 22V 5.2Ah battery and can fasten a minimum of 600 nails on a single charge.
The tool is suitable for use on floors, walls and ceilings and its applications include fastening cables, conduits, trunking, distribution boxes, light suspended installations, small pipes and drywall tracks. Designed to keep contact pressure, recoil and noise levels to a minimum, the BX 3 has practically no vibration and is virtually dust-free. Working at height is also addressed when combining the tool with the X-PT B3 Pole tool extension, which simplifies repetitive overhead tasks and eliminates the use of ladders and platforms.
The BX 3 is part of the Hilti 22V cordless tool platform, which consists of drill drivers, rotary hammers and angle grinders among other equipment. All Hilti 22V batteries can be charged using the same charger and can power any of the tools in the range. Dependent upon application, 22V 2.6Ah batteries are also available.
“The company pioneered powder actuated fastening tools, and now we have utilised our expertise to again create a world first, which will revolutionise the electrical and interior finishing trades,” explains Xavi Moix Vallribera, light duty fastening product manager for northern Europe at Hilti. “The Hilti BX 3 couldn’t be more straight forward to use – just slide in the nails, fit the battery and switch it on. Compared to traditional anchors and direct fastening, the BX 3 is much quicker as there’s no need to waste time drilling holes or exchanging gas and cartridges.”
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