What are the types of nail guns

Category: Product Knowledge

Time: 2026-04-25

Summary: Pneumatic nail gun: powered by compressed air (air pump), the working pressure is usually 4-8 Bar, and the structure includes a cylinder

Pneumatic nail gun: powered by compressed air (air pump), the working pressure is usually 4-8 Bar, and the structure includes a cylinder, firing pin, buffer pad, etc., suitable for high-intensity continuous operation.

Electric nail gun: using electromagnetic drive or motor-driven hammer, no need for air compressor, lightweight and low-noise, some models support continuous nail striking for thousands of times.

Gas nail gun: It uses electronic ignition to ignite gas and push the firing pin. It is commonly used for nail shooting operations and requires regular maintenance.

Manual nail gun: relying on manual pressure to drive the spring or lever mechanism, suitable for temporary or small-scale use, such as scenarios without power and gas sources.

Lithium ion nail gun: a subdivision type of electric nail gun, powered by lithium batteries, achieving cordless operation and high portability.

Nail gun: used for fixing hard substrates such as concrete and steel, divided into two types: direct action (high-speed, high kinetic energy) and indirect action (low-speed, safer).

Code nail gun (Martin gun): using U-shaped nails (such as J, K, N), mainly used for fixing gypsum board and wooden keel.

Mosquito nail gun: uses extremely fine nails (12-25mm), suitable for fine operations such as furniture and wood veneer, with concealed nail holes.

Piece nail gun (melon seed gun): a special adhesive boneless piece nail used for fixing photo frames and frame backboards.

Rivet gun: used for riveting metal sheets, divided into pneumatic, electric, manual and other types, suitable for core pulling rivets, pull rivet nuts, etc.

Straight nail gun/corner nail gun: uses straight nails for frame structure, skirting line installation, etc.
 

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