Primatech Installation Tips
Penetration Chart
This chart gives the penetration D
of cleats into subfloor for various lengths and floor thickness.
Flooring |
Cleat |
Nailer |
Penetration (D) |
at standard
angle * |
at 54° angle
(with adapter) |
3/8-1/2" (9-12mm) |
1-1/4" (32mm) 18GA |
Q500 |
1/2" (12mm) |
|
3/8-1/2" (9-12mm) |
1-1/2" (38mm) 18GA |
5/8" (16mm) |
|
1/2" (12mm) |
1-1/2" (38mm) |
P210
P240
H300
H330 |
3/4" (19mm) |
|
9/16" (14mm) |
1-1/2" (38mm) |
11/16" (17mm) |
|
3/4" (19mm) |
1-1/2" (38mm) |
9/16" (14mm) |
|
3/4" (19mm) |
1-3/4" (45mm) |
3/4" (19mm) |
1/2" (13mm)
** |
3/4" (19mm) |
2" (50mm) |
7/8" (22mm) |
11/16" (18mm)
** |
33/32" (26mm) |
2" (50mm) |
7/8" (22mm)
*** |
|
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| * |
Figures valid only with the standard (black)
plastic base (H-108 or P-433) |
| ** |
Requires H-089 adapter for H300 & H330 nailers;
and P-089 adapter for P210 & P240 pneumatic nailers |
| *** |
Without the plastic base |
| Note: |
Figures given are approximate; always follow
flooring manufacturer recommendations. |
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