Simpson Strong-Tie Introducts Auto-Feed Screw Fastening ToolSimpson Strong-Tie Introduces New Auto-Feed Screw Fastening Tool for Standing-Seam Metal Roofing

January 16, 2008 -- Standing-seam metal roofs have become a formidable roofing material, offering such qualities as durability, longevity, low maintenance, and a range of colors and styles. In the past, attaching the roof’s interlocking panels required a screw gun and bulk screws. Simpson Strong-Tie is now launching the first auto-feed screw driving system for standing-seam metal roofing that cuts fastener installation time in half. The new Precision Placement Quik Drive® System will be introduced at the International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas, February 21-23, booth 1741, and at a special live demonstration on Thursday, February 21, from 12:00 to 12:45 p.m., in booth 2501.

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The Precision Placement Quik Drive tool (PROPP150G2) is lightweight, fast and easy to use. It’s specifically designed to drive fasteners into the pre-existing hole of a standing seam clip and in close proximity to the clip bend without interference by the tool. With the collated screw strips, there is no more fumbling for bulk screws, which also minimizes screw waste. Installers can now drive screws with one hand, greatly increasing productivity. The tool also speeds up installation of trim details.

“We saw a 50% increase in speed when we used the tool with our 10’ panels,” said Lindoll Wallace, supervisor at Collis Roofing in central Florida. “Since the tool uses collated screws, the guys aren’t bent over as far, which reduces back strain. Plus, they aren’t holding individual screws in their mouths or slipping and driving the bit into their fingers.”

The tool’s attachment works with most brands of screw guns and two types of Quik Drive fasteners. There’s a full line of pancake head self-drilling and self-piercing fasteners for standing-seam metal roofing as well as ultra-low profile pancake fasteners for use with snap-and-seam profile metal panels. As with all of Simpson’s Quik Drive systems, the Precision Placement tool comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

About Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.
For more than 50 years, Simpson Strong-Tie has focused on creating structural products that help people build safer and stronger homes and buildings. A leader in structural systems research and technology, Simpson is one of the largest suppliers of structural building products in the world. Simpson’s commitment to product development, engineering, testing and training is evident in the consistent quality and delivery of its products and services. Simpson Strong-Tie® product lines include structural connectors, Strong-Wall® prefabricated shearwalls, Anchor Tiedown Systems for multi-story buildings, Quik Drive® auto-feed screw driving systems, and Anchor Systems® anchors and fasteners for concrete and masonry. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.strongtie.com.