{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-caulking-gun-cdt10s","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie CDT10S Manual Dispensing Tool for 10 oz Adhesive Cartridges \u0026 Caulking Tubes","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pb-wrap{--pb-line:#e1e3e5;--pb-head:#f6f6f7;max-width:100%}\n.pb-wrap .pb-intro{margin-bottom:20px}\n.pb-acc{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 8px;overflow:hidden}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\n list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::marker{content:\"\"}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1;flex:0 0 auto}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"\\2212\"}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary{border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary:hover{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc .pb-body{padding:16px}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:first-child{margin-top:0}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.pb-q{border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:0;margin:0}\n.pb-q:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary{padding:12px 0;font-weight:600}\n.pb-q[open]\u003esummary{background:transparent;border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary:hover{background:transparent;text-decoration:underline}\n.pb-q .pb-body{padding:0 0 12px}\n.pb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:380px}\n.pb-table th,.pb-table td{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);padding:8px 10px;\n text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.pb-table thead th{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;padding:0 0 8px}\n.pb-note{font-size:13px;opacity:.75;margin-top:16px}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie CDT10S Manual Dispensing Tool for 10 oz Adhesive Cartridges \u0026amp; Caulking Tubes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CDT10S is the manual gun Simpson Strong-Tie builds for its 10 oz. single-cartridge anchoring adhesives, including SET-3G, AT-3G and ET-3G. Anchoring epoxy is far thicker than caulk, and a hardware-store caulking gun either stalls on it or flexes until the frame bends. The CDT10S runs a 26:1 drive through a steel carriage, so the cartridge empties at a steady rate instead of in surges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble-gripping plates take the load on the plunger rod rather than a single plate, which is the part that usually wears out first on a gun used all day. It also accepts any standard 10 oz. caulking tube, so it does not sit idle between anchoring jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a 10 oz. single-cartridge tool only.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 22 oz. and 56 oz. cartridges need a larger dispenser, and the mixing nozzle comes with the adhesive rather than with the gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFeatures and Common Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26:1 drive ratio, which is what lets it push cold or high-viscosity anchoring epoxy at a controlled rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel carriage rather than pressed sheet, so the frame does not spring under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-gripping plates spread the load on the plunger rod and last longer than a single-plate mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for repeated daily dispensing rather than occasional use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakes standard 10 oz. caulking and sealant tubes as well as adhesive cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting threaded rod and rebar dowels with SET-3G or AT-3G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnchoring sill plates, holdowns and post bases into concrete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRebar doweling for slab and wall extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral caulking and sealant work between anchoring jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSKU \/ Model No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCDT10S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual dispensing tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCartridge Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 oz. single cartridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDrive Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCarriage Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGripping Plates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAlso Accepts\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 10 oz. caulking tubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePack Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707392641506\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eSimpson Adhesives This Tool Dispenses\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eAdhesive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSET-3G (SET3G10)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpoxy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-strength anchoring in cracked and uncracked concrete\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAT-3G (AT3G10)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid acrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast cure, cold weather and damp holes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eET-3G (ET3G10)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEpoxy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral anchoring and doweling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eSimpson's 10 oz. anchoring adhesives ship as coaxial cartridges of roughly 8.5 to 9.5 fl. oz. and all seat in this tool. Larger 22 oz. and 56 oz. cartridges do not. Check the adhesive's own data for cure times, hole preparation and load values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut or puncture the cartridge seal as the adhesive's instructions describe, then fit the mixing nozzle that came with the adhesive. The gun does not include one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the plunger rod fully back, drop the cartridge in nose first and seat it flat in the carriage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze the first portion of a two-part adhesive into waste until the colour through the nozzle is uniform. Anything dispensed before that is unmixed and will not cure to strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the hole from the back and withdraw the nozzle as it fills, so no air pocket is left under the adhesive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress the release at the rear of the tool the moment you stop squeezing, or the cartridge carries on flowing. Wipe the carriage and rod before anything sets on them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eCured epoxy on the plunger rod is the usual reason a dispensing tool starts slipping. Sixty seconds with a rag at the end of the day is what makes the difference between a tool that lasts and one that does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use it as a regular caulking gun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It takes any standard 10 oz. caulking or sealant tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill it fit a 22 oz. cartridge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This tool is for 10 oz. single cartridges only. For 22 oz. cartridges you need Simpson's EDT22S or another 22 oz. dispenser.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes a mixing nozzle come with it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Simpson supplies the mixing nozzle with the adhesive cartridge, not with the gun. Keep spares on hand, since a nozzle that has cured cannot be reused.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it the right tool for SET-3G?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. SET-3G, AT-3G and ET-3G in the 10 oz. cartridge all seat in this tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy does it cost more than a hardware-store caulking gun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 26:1 drive, the steel carriage and the double-gripping plates. Anchoring epoxy is thick enough that a light gun stalls, flexes or strips its rod, and a stalled gun part-way down a hole is a failed anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I dispense it in cold weather?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tool is unaffected by cold. The adhesive is the limit, so check its data sheet for the minimum base-material temperature. 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