tool hire brand
Paslode
Paslode, now owned by Illinois Tool Works, pioneered the pneumatic and later gas-actuated nail gun. Its IM65 cordless framing nailer is a staple of UK carpentry and joinery hire, valued for working without a compressor or trailing cable.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Built in
USA
Manufacturing since
1935
UK availability
Widely available in the UK
One of the most commonly hired cordless nailer brands on UK building sites.
What Paslode builds
Paslode model ranges
| Range | What it is |
|---|---|
| IM65 | cordless first fix framing nailer, F16 gas fuel cell version |
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UK companies hiring and selling Paslode
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GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Paslode dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Paslode. The Paslode name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.