Bosch Announces New Air Tool Technology

The modern pneumatic nailer was invented nearly a half century ago and has remained relatively unchanged in the years since. Today at the North American headquarters of Bosch Power Tools & Accessories, however, the manufacturer announced its entry into pneumatic fastening and unveiled a full family of nailers and compressors that represent, in many ways, a re-invention of the category.

The innovation Bosch developed is Full Force Technology, a patented air chamber design that enables nailers to utilize 100 percent of the air coming from the compressor to drive the fastener, rather than saving air in reserve to return the driver to the "ready" position. The net result is a family of nailers that are 20 percent smaller and 10 percent more powerful than comparable tools and that deliver the best power-to-size ratio in the category. Increased power and maneuverability mean enhanced productivity on the jobsite.

"Every user group can benefit from a nailer with a smaller air chamber. For finish carpenters, that means outstanding line-of-sight and control, and for framers and roofers, it means increased comfort and balance, as well as the ability to nail confidently even in tight spots," said John Ronn, Bosch's group product manager for Pneumatic Fastening Systems. "The associated increase in power means significantly fewer nails left proud in typical use and improvements in speed overall."

Bosch's Full Force Technology is the product of more than four years of research and development and rigorous real-world testing on jobsites across the nation. Nearly 20,000 hours of field testing and user feedback in 18 markets is represented in the new design.

"The research showed us a series of user needs that remained consistent across the board," said Ronn. "Users wanted more power, a more compact body, better line-of-sight, better maneuverability and features that enhanced the final quality of their work."

According to Ronn, all of those needs are reflected in the design of Bosch's seven new nailers and five new compressors, and Full Force Technology is just the start. Here are just a few of the segment-specific innovations that make Bosch's pneumatic fastening lineup the best on the market.

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