Makita, a manufacturer of power tools, has collaborated with Huck International, a company specializing in engineered fastening systems, to create the BV17 tool for solar field fastener installation.

The BV17 is a lightweight, compact, and durable tool designed to improve the speed and efficiency of installing HuckBolts, a type of fastener commonly used in solar field construction.

The new tool is powered by Makita’s 18V Lithium-Ion battery platform and features an interchangeable nosepiece to accommodate different fastener sizes.

The collaboration between Makita and Huck resulted in the development of a reliable and efficient tool that’s changing the way work is accomplished in solar-field installations.

Features:

• Installs large diameter lockbolts and blind fasteners on site without the constraint of heavy equipment and trailing cables
• Offers up to 1,000 fastener installations on a single charge
• Installs blind fasteners up to Ø1/2″ and two-piece lockbolts up to Ø14”
• Currently the largest battery lockbolt tool on the market
• Has an electronically adjustable pull-force control
• Comes with a standard Makita 40V wireless battery platform