Product Description
HiKOKI NR1838DKA 18V Brushless PPN Metal Connector Nailer with 1x 5.0Ah MultiVolt Battery, Charger Case
The HiKOKI NR1838DKA 18V Brushless PPN Metal Connector Nailer with 1x 5.0Ah MultiVolt Battery, Charger Case is a cordless nail gun designed for fast, reliable fixing of metal connectors and PPN applications in structural timber work. Using HiKOKI's Air Spring Drive System, it delivers a pneumatic-like feel without the need for gas cartridges, hoses or compressors, making it well suited to professional carpenters and site installers who need mobility and clean operation. The brushless motor and dry-fire lock-out help maintain consistent driving performance while reducing wear and maintenance. A compact, well-balanced design, combined with a powerful LED work light and Strap-Tite style probe tip, supports precise nail placement even in tight or low-light areas. Safety is enhanced by a switch lock and automatic shutdown after 30 minutes of inactivity, helping to conserve battery life on busy sites. Supplied with a 5.0Ah MultiVolt battery, charger and durable stackable system case, this nailer integrates seamlessly into the HiKOKI cordless platform.
HIKNR1838DKA-1X5 Features:
- 18V brushless motor delivers consistent power for driving metal connector nails efficiently on demanding jobs
- HiKOKI Air Spring Drive System provides gasless, fume-free operation for cleaner, low-maintenance performance
- Designed for twisted nails up to 38mm, ideal for PPN and metal connector applications in structural work
- Fires up to 3 nails per second to maximise productivity compared with hand nailing or screw fixing
- Compact, well-balanced body helps improve control and reduce fatigue during overhead or awkward fixings
- Dry-fire lock-out protects both tool and workpiece by preventing blank shots when nails are low
- Integrated LED work light enhances visibility for accurate nail placement in low-light areas
- Switch lock and 30-minute automatic shutdown support safer operation and extended battery runtime
- MultiVolt 5.0Ah battery compatibility offers long runtime and flexibility across the HiKOKI cordless platform
- Supplied with robust stackable system case to organise and protect the HiKOKI NR1838DKA on site and in transit
Warranty Information
3 Year Manufacturer WarrantySpecification
| Country of Origin: | United Kingdom |
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| brand-link-xt: | https://www.toolden.co.uk/tool-brands/hikoki/ |
| top_feature: | Brushless 18V motor delivers efficient power for metal connector fastening |
| top_feature: | Air Spring Drive System provides gasless and low-maintenance operation |
| top_feature: | Compatible with twisted nails up to 38mm for structural connector applications |
| top_feature: | Fires up to three nails per second to maximise productivity |
| top_feature: | Compact and well-balanced design improves comfort during overhead work |
| top_feature: | Dry-fire lock-out prevents blank firing and protects the workpiece |
| top_feature: | Integrated LED work light improves visibility in confined spaces |
| top_feature: | Switch lock and automatic shutdown support safer operation |
| top_feature: | Compatible with HiKOKI Multi Volt batteries for extended runtime |
| top_feature: | Supplied with a durable stackable storage case |
| FQQ: | What is the HiKOKI NR1838DKA 18V Brushless PPN Metal Connector Nailer with 1x 5.0Ah MultiVolt Battery, Charger Case designed to do? |
| FAA: | It is designed to fix pre-punched metal connectors to timber quickly and accurately. |
| FQQ: | What nail types and sizes does the HiKOKI NR1838DKA 18V Brushless PPN Metal Connector Nailer with 1x 5.0Ah MultiVolt Battery, Charger Case take? |
| FAA: | It uses paper-collated, twisted metal-connector nails up to 38 mm in length. |
| FQQ: | How fast can the HiKOKI NR1838DKA 18V Brushless PPN Metal Connector Nailer with 1x 5.0Ah MultiVolt Battery, Charger Case fire? |
| FAA: | It can fire up to three nails per second, helping you work far faster than hand nailing or screw driving. |
| FQQ: | Does the HiKOKI NR1838DKA 18V Brushless PPN Metal Connector Nailer with 1x 5.0Ah MultiVolt Battery, Charger Case require gas cartridges or air hoses? |
| FAA: | No. The Air Spring Drive System delivers a pneumatic-like feel without gas, hoses or a compressor, and is fume-free. |
| FQQ: | How many nails can the HiKOKI NR1838DKA 18V Brushless PPN Metal Connector Nailer with 1x 5.0Ah MultiVolt Battery, Charger Case drive on a charge? |
| FAA: | Up to 850 nails per charge when using a 5.0Ah Multi Volt battery, depending on conditions. |
| FQQ: | What firing mode does the HiKOKI NR1838DKA 18V Brushless PPN Metal Connector Nailer with 1x 5.0Ah MultiVolt Battery, Charger Case use? |
| FAA: | It operates in full sequential mode for precise placement. Contact/bump fire is not available. |
| FQQ: | Does the HiKOKI NR1838DKA 18V Brushless PPN Metal Connector Nailer with 1x 5.0Ah MultiVolt Battery, Charger Case have depth adjustment? |
| FAA: | No, depth adjustment is not provided on this model. |
| FQQ: | Does the HiKOKI NR1838DKA 18V Brushless PPN Metal Connector Nailer with 1x 5.0Ah MultiVolt Battery, Charger Case include anti-dry-fire protection? |
| FAA: | Yes. A dry-fire lock-out helps protect the tool and workpiece by preventing blank shots. |
| FQQ: | Is there a work light on the HiKOKI NR1838DKA 18V Brushless PPN Metal Connector Nailer with 1x 5.0Ah MultiVolt Battery, Charger Case? |
| FAA: | Yes. A built-in LED light improves visibility in darker areas. |
| FQQ: | What is the magazine capacity of the HiKOKI NR1838DKA 18V Brushless PPN Metal Connector Nailer with 1x 5.0Ah MultiVolt Battery, Charger Case? |
| FAA: | The magazine holds up to 31 nails. |
| Included: | 1x HiKOKI NR1838DKA 18V Brushless PPN Metal Connector Nailer |
| Included: | 1x 18V/36V 5.0Ah MultiVolt Li-ion battery |
| Included: | 1x HiKOKI MultiVolt battery charger |
| Included: | 1x Stackable system case |
| Product name: | HiKOKI NR1838DKA 18V Brushless PPN Metal Connector Nailer |
| Brand: | HiKOKI |
| Power type: | 18V cordless |
| Motor type: | Brushless |
| Driving system: | Air Spring Drive System |
| Maximum nail length: | 38mm |
| Nail type: | Twisted nails for metal connectors |
| Firing rate: | Up to 3 nails per second |
| Nails per charge: | Up to 850 nails per 5.0Ah MultiVolt battery |
| Battery type: | MultiVolt 18V/36V Li-ion |
| Supplied battery capacity: | 5.0Ah |
| Dry-fire lock-out: | Yes |
| LED work light: | Yes |
| Automatic shutdown: | After 30 minutes of inactivity |
| Switch lock: | Yes |
| Category: | Cordless nailer |
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