A cutting machine for a metal profile for drywall: types and characteristics

A cutting machine for a metal profile for drywall: types and characteristics

The use of drywall in the construction and decoration of various types of premises has led to its widespread use. Shaped ceilings and installation of partitions are not the whole list of its purpose. If the latter can be done without resorting to numerous operations, then a metal profile will be needed to install a new wall. To facilitate and speed up the installation of new walls, a metal profile for drywall will help.

The firmware allows you to quickly and conveniently mount the profile frame

Purpose of the tool

Installing partitions and new walls requires a manual or electric screwdriver, a screwdriver and many fasteners. To get rid of time-consuming and unnecessary work, a metal profile divider designed to fasten a drywall sheet with a metal rail will help.

With the help of a prosekatel it is possible to connect profiles without self-tapping screws

This tool is easy to use, does not require any special knowledge. Technically, its use resembles the work of a clerical hole punch or stapler. The durable steel of the functioning part and the rubber handles of the divider of metal structures make its use not only reliable and fast, but also pleasant.

The frame firmware is available in three support modifications, such as:

• manual, performing independent fastening operations, but its capabilities are minimal;
• reinforced professional divider with removable working elements, designed for a complex profile, due to a more perfect increased effort;
• professional, uses multi–stage levers to transfer mechanical reinforcement to the working element – the punch.

The latter differs from the above-mentioned analogues in high price and weight, is used on construction sites, during major repair operations. Represents some difficulty in operation.

After punching, the firmware leaves smooth and neat holes

The principle of operation of the profile divider

The mechanism of action of the drywall divider and its appearance resembles the work of pliers or a pipe lever wrench used in the installation of equipment. The working surfaces of the divider are two peculiar lips. A punch is attached to one of them, while the second plays the role of a stop, in which a recess is made for the diameter of the cutting element. The mechanism of action of the tool is quite simple:

• combine the mounted parts by superimposing one on top of the other;
• make a connection point between the jaws of the ticks;
• abruptly, with an effort, bring the tool handles together.

By removing the divider from the metal rails, you can find a hole that fixes the part in the desired position. Depending on the type of a kind of countersink, the edges of the holes bend and form interlocked petals, which improves the quality of the fastener. The thickness of the combined slats varies from 0.55 to 1.5 mm, the diameter of the hole also depends on the included replaceable punchers – 2-5 mm.

The principle of operation of a metal profile penetrator

Important! Before buying a penetrator for a metal profile for drywall, it is necessary to know the thickness of the metal being punched and the front of the upcoming work. This will reduce expenses and save time.

Advantages of the firmware

The main advantage of the divider is that the fasteners are made without additional hardware – screws. Screwing in the fixing screw and unscrewing it in case of incorrect installation takes a lot of time. In addition, unnecessary operations threaten to turn not only the frame, but also the drywall into a solid sieve. At the same time, the sheet does not experience excessive pressure, so any deformation is excluded, making installation quick and hassle-free.

The absence of a protrusion of the screw cap also adds a big plus in favor of the divider, making the fit of the GCL more dense. The tool of the mechanical principle of operation does not require power supply, making it indispensable in the absence or disconnection of electricity during repair. Yes, and wires stretching along the floor or cables located in the wall wall pose some threat to life when installing piers or wall insulation.

A small firmware can be operated with one hand

Tool Selection

The price of a drywall profile divider depends, first of all, on its type: manual, reinforced or professional. Their comparative parameters are given in the table below. It is necessary to take into account the purpose of the countersink, the type of proposed work and their volume. An important value on the price is provided by the brand of inventory, the manufacturer. Of course, it is better to pay a little more for one high-quality divider than to buy a second one instead of the first one that has fallen apart.

Customer characteristics of the firmware:

Type	Manual	Reinforced	Professional
Dimensions	+	+	—
Service life	—	+	+
Price	+	+	—
Popularity	+	+	—
Efficiency	—	+	+

 

Having stopped at the above characteristics, we can make the following conclusion:

• the hand tool is popular among amateur craftsmen, the low price and external dimensions make it convenient at home when it comes to periodic installation or non-capital repairs;
• reinforced and easy to use, it will be useful to a small team of builders engaged in the repair of apartments, other residential or utility premises, its skillful use will allow you to forget about fixing screws for a long time;
• large-scale projects, capital construction, reconstruction of the walls of the premises are only possible for a professional profiler for a profile that has several replaceable punchers and lips with recesses for them.

Installation of a profile frame with the use of a professional prosekatel

If the first two tools attract the price and relatively small dimensions, then the latter has a long service life and versatility. But it should be noted here that it does not differ in the interchangeability of component parts. Up to the point that some brands of dividers are designed to work with the frame of the same manufacturer. Thus, before you buy a profile connection divider, you need to determine its type, functionality and intended purpose.

Pay attention! The use of the tool does not require special training, but implies compliance with minimum safety regulations. Prior to acquiring primary work skills, it is desirable to make the fasteners of the slats in cotton protective gloves.

Operating rules

The metal rack divider is a fairly easy-to-use inventory, but when working with it, it is advisable to follow some operating rules. For example:

• to create a good hole or a high-quality fastening, it is necessary to use a tool adapted for a given thickness of metal;

The process of building a plasterboard partition using a firmware

• it is undesirable to make sudden movements during the breakdown, this leads to a poor-quality slash of the rail;
• it is forbidden to make hammer blows on the jaws of the tool to increase the breakdown force;
• the firmware must be installed strictly perpendicular to the cut surfaces of the rails;
• it is impossible to make a breakdown of the groove in the places of docking or growth of metal profiles;
• the axes of the movable handle and roller should be regularly lubricated with suitable oil or other plastic mass.

Careful attitude to the countersink will significantly increase its service life, simplify and speed up the work on fixing the GCL to the profile. Some masters treat the innovations of the repair of premises with a bit of distrust, preferring to carry it out with grandfather’s methods. The mentioned divider is no exception. However, it is unlikely that the increased screwing in of the self-tapping screw, and then the same unscrewing when its cap is torn off or the incorrect entry of hardware into the connected parts will accelerate the progress of repair. The main thing is to buy a prosekatel for a profile of a suitable type. You can do this in any specialty store.

Depending on the model, the penetrator can leave round or rectangular holes

Pay attention! It is necessary to use a penetrator for a metal profile for drywall only of those parameters that are designed to break through a certain thickness of metal. Failure to comply with the operating rules will lead to a reduction in the service life of the tool, its breakdown.

Prosekatel for metal profile under drywall: overview of manufacturers

Construction specialty stores abound in various types of galvanized frame dividers, manufacturers’ trademarks. Like any tool, each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. We suggest considering some trademarks of the instrument.

KNAUF Prosekatel

This construction equipment conveniently performs the installation of galvanized rails for fixing the GCL. The pliers facilitate the marking of the material and the control of fasteners. They allow you to hold plasterboard sheets vertically during the installation of piers, transport them in this position and apply marking lines on flat surfaces.

The Knauf firmware has a simple design, but it is very effective in operation

The Knauf Stantzange tool is one of the most uncomplicated samples of a similar series, in fact, the model consists of only three elements:

• bracket with sponges and fixed lever handle;
• movable lever-handle equipped with a transfer device;
• firing pin.

The simplicity of the unit also allows you to use it as a plumb line when installing slats on the ceiling. The constructive solution is added by the fact that the rod will withstand a tool bag suspended on it, a screwdriver, and other tools on the repairman’s mounting belt.

KNIPEX cutting machine

The German manufacturer of hardware has long established itself on the market on the positive side. The pliers are designed to fix the guides by the method of cutting with the bending of the galvanized petals. They will help the home craftsman to carry out small repairs of premises without the use of screws and other fasteners, which will significantly increase the productivity of work, allowing it to be carried out with one hand.

The Knipex penetrator easily copes with metal up to 1.2 mm thick

This riveter is able to fasten not only slats, but also sheets of metal with a total thickness of 1.2 mm, thanks to a special oxidized steel used for the manufacture of the stitcher. A specific lever mechanism reduces the force during the breakdown of materials, thereby facilitating piercing, and the multicomponent plastic covering the handles will make it easy to hold the divider in your hands. The tool is equipped with a metal loop for secure storage in a closed position, preventing spontaneous opening.

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Operational characteristics:

• the thickness of the pierced joint is 1.2 mm;
• size – 250 mm;
• net weight – 675 g;
• the producer is Germany.

Positive feedback from specialists and master professionals only improves the characteristics of the firmware.

Installation of the profile using the Knipex firmware

MATRIX Detector

This hardware will facilitate the work of a beginner or a professional when fixing rack or ceiling rails during repairs. A constructive addition is the ability to trim, bend and shape the corners of galvanized profiles. Buy a penetrator for the drywall profile of this company, and you will forever forget about the screws that have slipped out of your hands, their incorrect screwing, leading to an increase in unnecessary holes. The mentioned brand is distinguished by the simple use of hardware, efficiency, wear resistance to acids, and a long service life.

Operational characteristics:

• the thickness of the pierced joint is 0.6 mm;
• size – 250 mm;
• net weight – 1.75 kg;
• punch – tool steel U8;
• levers – ergonomic;
• the coating of the levers is rubber;
• functionality – with one hand;
• the producer is China.

The Matrix penetrator is equipped with ergonomic rubberized handles

The hole of the breakdown is characterized by a clean surface without burrs, the appearance of two petals bent to the sides, there are no dents on the surface of the bonded parts.

STANLEY Prosekatel

The American manufacturer STANLEY enjoys well-deserved fame among manufacturers of various types of tools. The reinforced model of the punch of this company is no exception. It is used for installation work, construction, repair and redevelopment of premises. Designed for fastening U-shaped rack or guide frames under plasterboard plates.

The tool is equipped with a powerful transmission mechanism, movable ergonomic rubberized handles-levers allow you to hold it with one hand, which is very important when carrying out repairs alone. An important addition is the presence of a locking bracket for reliable storage in a compact non-working position.

The Stanley firmware can be operated with one hand

Operational characteristics:

• the thickness of the pierced joint is 1.2 mm;
• size – 240 mm;
• net weight – 730 g;
• product material – tool steel;
• the material of the working surface is oxidized steel;
• coating – black lacquer;
• the coating of the levers is two–component rubber;
• functionality – with one hand;
• Producer – USA, Taiwan, China.

The divider is resistant to mechanical shocks, acid and alkaline corrosion, thus increasing the duration of operation.

Pay attention! It is recommended to buy a metal profile for drywall only in specialized construction supplies stores. This will protect you from forgery and waste of money.

Profile cutting using the Stanley tool

Prosekatel BISON

Professional Russian riveter provides fast fastening of thin-walled galvanized rails with a thickness of 1 mm. It is used for installation works of capital construction and repair. A strong connection is provided by punching a hole with a diameter of up to 1.5 mm, followed by bending the petals on the back of the frame without using self-tapping screws.

The tool is equipped with a set of replaceable punches of various diameters made of high-strength steel. Rubberized lever handles prevent the hardware from falling out of your hands during operation. The zinc coating of the divider protects it from corrosion, which is especially important for working in damp and humid rooms.

Operational characteristics:

• the thickness of the pierced joint is 1 mm;
• size – 250 mm;
• net weight – 800 g;
• coating – zinc;
• punch – tool steel U8;
• levers – ergonomic;
• functionality – with one hand;
• Producer – Russia, China.

The shape of the Bison firmware allows installation in hard-to-reach places

The distinctive features of the rivet are its high wear resistance, long service life, increased reliability. The special shape of the bracket for mounting in hard-to-reach ceiling places only complements the positive qualities of the firmware.

Prosekatel for a profile with your own hands

One-time household work related to the strengthening of rack or guide rails can be carried out by some types of ticks, previously modified into the form of a teether. The latter, like the pliers, is equipped with lever handles, a cutting edge, a spring and a rotary mechanism. To turn them into a piercing of galvanized structures or thin–walled sheets, you need to install a sleeve on one lip, and a punch made of tool steel in the other.

Of course, a homemade divider will differ from an industrial one with some inconveniences, however, it is also not worth buying a specialized tool for one-time use.

The device of the profile penetrator: 1 — bracket, 2 — first leg, 3 — second leg, 4 — bracket opening, 5 — bracket base, 6 — stop, 7 — recess, 8 — working gap, 9 — punch, 10 — working end, 11 — fixed handle, 12 — fixed handle base, 13 — free end of fixed handle, 14 — loop, 15 — loop travel limiter, 16 — frame, 17 — frame opening, 18 — movable handle, 19 — ring, 20 — free end of movable handle, 21 — hook, 22 — fixed axis, 23 — first movable axis, 24 — the second movable axis, 25 — the third movable axis, 26 — the corresponding holes, 27 — the second guide slot, 28 — rocker arm, 29 — the first final turn, 30 — the second final turn, 31 — the parts to be fastened

The cutting machine for a metal profile under drywall is an innovative working tool of a builder, a master of repair of premises and a home craftsman. Redevelopment or insulation of walls, a simple partition or a figured ceiling – everything is within the power of this proshivochnik. With it, you will forget about screws, screwdrivers, as well as downed fingers.