The Cobra+ platform is designed to be durable and reliable while penetrating concrete and steel, while also lowering noise and improving user comfort.
Ramset, a top manufacturer of powder-actuated tools and fasteners for residential and commercial remodeling, has introduced the Cobra+ IFS Insulation Fastening System in the United States. The technology is built on the tried-and-true Cobra+ platform and is intended to simplify and speed up insulation installation in concrete. The Cobra+ IFS provides consistent fastening performance, high power, and better ergonomics while fastening rigid insulation boards.
The Cobra+ platform is designed to be durable and reliable while penetrating concrete and steel, while also lowering noise and improving user comfort. The IFS arrangement allows contractors to secure insulation in a single step, eliminating adhesive cure times, minimizing installation processes, and eliminating the need for bracing.
“By eliminating adhesives, predrilling, and bracing, Cobra+ IFS fundamentally changes how insulation is installed on concrete,” stated Praveen Dandu, Ramset product manager. “Installers can fasten insulation in a single step and move on immediately, which reduces labor time, keeps jobsites cleaner and delivers consistent results, even in demanding conditions.”
The IFS Conversion Kit (PN 16900), which contains a specific piston, barrel, and buffer, allows you to convert a conventional Cobra+ tool to an insulator fastening system in less than three minutes. The system works with various insulation materials, such as extruded and expanded polystyrene, stone wool, and polyurethane foam. “Contractors have asked for a faster, cleaner way to fasten insulation to concrete without sacrificing holding power or thermal performance,” Dandu explained. “The Cobra+ IFS system delivers one‑step fastening with the proven power of Cobra+, along with improved ergonomics and reduced noise to help crews work efficiently and comfortably.”
IFS System Advantages
- One-step fastening without curing time.
- Unlike adhesives, which require time to set and cure, the Cobra+ IFS allows installers to secure insulation and continue working immediately without bracing.
- No predrilling, no bracing, and no mess.
- Pins are driven directly through insulation into concrete with.27-caliber green loads, avoiding the need for drilling and anchoring.
- Consistent Cobra+ performance.
- Professional-grade power and ergonomics drive pins flush, ensuring secure installation and consistent thermal performance.
- Integrated thermal cap.
- Improves thermal efficiency and finished appearance while reducing heat loss, eliminating the need for extra tape over the fastener head.
Patented Insulation Fastening Pin Features
- A sharp tip for clean penetration into the foam board and precise positioning
- Curved design to reduce board compression and maintain R-value.
- Shaped shaft and flanges reduce insertion force and increase long-term holding strength.
- Spiral steel pin provides great penetration and hold, even in hard concrete.
The Cobra+ IFS Conversion Kit and insulation fastening pins are available separately. Pins are available in 1‑inch, 1.5‑inch, and 2‑inch lengths, packaged in packs of 50, and suited for use solely with.27-caliber green loads. The Cobra+ IFS Insulation Fastening System is uniquely available to contractors at The Home Depot, both online and in-store.
