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PEX Stapler is faster than any other layout method*
For Wood and Foamboard
*Compare to Mangone and Watts Radiant brands. Model PWS1 Stapler easily secures
3/8, 1/2 or 5/8-in (9.5, 12.7 or 15.9 mm) PEX (polyethylene cross-linked tubing) to a
wooden sub-floor or foamboard base used with in-floor radiant heating iinstallations:
PORTABLE, MANUAL STAPLER WITH
CONTINUOUS-FEED MAGAZINE
• Operates From A Standing Position . An exclusive
Malco feature for PEX-TO-WOOD applications.
• Easy-Loading,
Easy Feeding Strips of 25 Staples
• Lightweight,
One-Piece Polymer Slide Cleanly Delivers
Staples to Plunger Assembly and Balances Tool by
Directing Weight Over Stapler Head
SECURES A LAYOUT OF PEX TO A WOODEN
SUB-FLOOR, OR FOAMBOARD BASE, FASTER
THAN ANY OTHER LAYOUT METHOD
• Fast One-Handed Stapling in a Single Stroke . Other
manual and air staplers for PEX-TO-WOOD applications
require a minimum 3-hit cycle to seat staples.
• Stapler Head Holds PEX in Place as Staples are Installed
• Smooth Plunger Action Eliminates Risk of Deforming
Connection or Jamming Stapler
• Exclusive Staple Designs Offer Superior Pull Strength
Exclusive Malco Plastic Staple Designs:
PEX TO WOOD STAPLES
• PEX to Wood staples feature two .083 x 3/4-in.
ring-shank stainless steel nails for superior pull strength
in a wooden sub-floor. Other staples for
PEX-TO-WOOD applications have a taller profile that
requires more thin-set concrete to cover PEX layout.
FOAMBOARD STAPLES
• The No. PWS1 Stapler also accepts staples for securing
PEX to a 1 or 2-inch (25.4 or 50.8 mm) foamboard base.
• Foamboard Staples feature dual barbs for increased bite
and superior holding powe
r. Additional barbs on 2-1/2-in
(63.5 mm) staple "double hold in 2-in (50.8 mm) foamboard.
No. PWSK1 Conversion Kit Available
for FBS and FBSN Staplers
Modify your Malco No. FBSN or FBS Foamboard Stapler
to also secure PEX to a wooden sub-floor. Kit includes
weight cylinder and easy instructions.
NOTE: FBSN Foamboard-Only Staplers are still available.
Staple Usage / Material Capacity
No. FBSN2
21/2-in (63.5mm)
2-N FOAMBOARD STAPLE
No. FBSN1
1-1/2-in (38.1 mm)
1-IN FOAMBOARD STAPLE
No. PWS2
1-1/16-in (27.0 mm)
PEX TO WOOD STAPLE
Catalog Wood Foamboard Foamboard Dimensions Net Wt Pkg
Number Barcode Description Sub-Floor 1-in (25.4 mm) 2-in (50.8 mm) Inches (mm) lb (kg) Qty
PWS1 53936 Stapler, Wood & Foamboard PWS2 FBSN1 FBSN2 37x11-1/4x2-1/2 (940x286x64) 4.4 (2.01)5 1
PWS2 53937 Staple, PEX to Wood yes n/a n/a 1-1/8 (28.6) n/a 200
PWSK1 53938 PEX to wood Conversion Kit for FBS & FBSN n/a n/a n/a 1/2 (63.5 mm) n/a 200
FBSN 53273 Stapler, Foamboard (still available) n/a FBSN1 FBSN2 37x11-1/4x2-1/2 (940x286x64) 2.9 (1.33) 1
FBSN1 53274 Staple, Foamboard n/a yes n/a 1-1/2 (38.1 mm) n/a 200
FBSN2 53275 Staple, Foamboard n/a n/a yes 2-1/2 (63.5 mm) n/a 200
MALCO PRODUCTS, INC., ANNANDALE, MINNESOTA 55302 U.S.A. / www.malcotools.com
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