Newborn 102D Drip-Free Smooth Hex Rod Cradle Caulking Gun, 1/10 Gallon Cartridge, 10:1 Thrust Ratio

The Newborn 102D Drip-Free Smooth Hex Rod Cradle caulking gun has a steel half-barrel frame that fits 1/10-gal.cartridges and has a 10:1 thrust ratio for use with low viscosity materials such as latex.The smooth pressure rod requires less force and is quieter than a ratchet-style pressure rod.The rod retracts after each pull of the trigger, removing pressure from the tube to help prevent dripping.There is a welded plate in the back for securing the cartridge in place.The hook on the back allows it to hang on a ladder, and a seal puncture tool and a spout cutter are built into the side of the gun for opening cartridges without a knife.Caulking guns, also called caulk or cartridge guns, dispense a controlled flow of products such as caulk, sealants, and adhesives from a tube or cartridge.A manual caulking gun consists of a frame which holds the tube, a trigger, and a rod which moves forward when the trigger is depressed, dispensing the product.Manual caulking guns have a thrust ratio, the higher the thrust ratio, the easier it is to dispense the caulk, sealant, or adhesive.Air-powered or pneumatic caulking guns also have a frame and a trigger, but are used with an air pressure regulator that pushes the product from the tube using air pressure instead of a rod.Newborn Brothers Company, Inc.manufactures sealant and adhesive dispensers and accessories.The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Jessup, MD.'