Avery Dennison 11040-0 MicroTach Tagging Gun
Manufacturer: Avery
Product Type: Tag Applicators
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Contact usMicroTach Fastening Tool for Delicate Apparel, Retail & Packaging Applications
The Avery Dennison 11040-0 MicroTach Pistol Grip is a compact, lightweight tagging and fastening tool designed for applications where conventional pins, staples, thread, or larger plastic fasteners can damage products or detract from their presentation. Using Avery Dennison Micro Fasteners, the MicroTach creates a small, discreet attachment that holds items securely while remaining easy to remove when required.
Designed for delicate retail goods and soft products, the MicroTach is particularly useful for apparel packaging, merchandising, product assembly, and applications involving fine or tightly woven fabrics. Its small-diameter fasteners can hold products together flush, helping maintain a clean finished appearance while reducing the risk associated with exposed metal pins and staples. The system can also be used in manufacturing applications as an alternative to temporary stitching or other attachment methods.
The 11040-0 uses manual actuation and clip loading and is compatible with Avery Dennison Micro Fasteners as well as the 11041-1 and 11050-0 Micro Fastener needles. An optional Anvil Guard can also be used to make certain applications safer and easier by eliminating the need for finger pressure behind the material.
Key Features
- Compact, lightweight design
- Manual operation
- Clip-loaded fasteners
- Designed for Avery Dennison Micro Fasteners
- Small, discreet fastening point
- Helps replace thread, staples and pins
- Ergonomically designed grip
- Easy-to-remove fasteners
- Optional Anvil Guard
- Compatible with multiple MicroTach needles
Micro Fastening Without Traditional Pins
Traditional apparel pins and staples can leave holes, create sharp exposed points, or become difficult to remove during unpackaging. MicroTach provides an alternative by using small nylon T-End™ fasteners that secure products tightly while minimizing the size of the attachment point.
Avery Dennison describes Micro Fasteners as an alternative to thread, glue, metal staples, and pins, particularly for delicate apparel and soft goods. They are designed for applications such as shirts, dress socks, lingerie, swimwear, and highly elastic or tightly woven fabrics.
Typical Applications
The Avery Dennison 11040-0 is ideal for:
- Apparel Packaging
- Dress Shirts
- Dress Socks
- Lingerie
- Swimwear
- Doll Clothing
- Delicate Retail Goods
- Product Displays
- Fabric Assembly
- Drapery
- Pleats
- Soft Goods
- Temporary Manufacturing Assembly
The tool can also be used where a temporary fastening method is required during manufacturing or product preparation.
Benefits
Protects Delicate Products
The MicroTach system uses a very small fastening point, making it suitable for products where conventional pins or staples may cause unwanted damage.
Clean Product Presentation
Micro Fasteners sit closely against the product, helping maintain a clean and professional appearance on retail displays.
Easy Removal
Fasteners provide secure attachment during packaging and handling while remaining relatively easy for the end user or operator to remove.
Reduces Sharp Pins & Staples
Replacing conventional metal pins and staples can reduce the risk of punctures and loose sharp objects during packaging and unpackaging.
Versatile Fastening
The same MicroTach tool can support a variety of Micro Fastener configurations, making it useful across different materials and applications.
MicroTach Fasteners
IBC can supply the compatible Avery Dennison Micro Fasteners for the 11040-0. Current Micro Fastener options include nylon T-End™ fasteners in different lengths and colours, with standard options available in black and white. Avery Dennison lists Micro Fasteners with nominal applied strength of approximately 2.0 lb (0.91 kg) for the products shown in its current lineup.
Common compatible fastener options include:
| Product | Material | Approx. Filament Length | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11042-0 | Nylon | 4.4 mm | White |
| 11046-0 | Nylon | 4.4 mm | Black |
| 11047-0 | Nylon | 5.4 mm | White |
| 11048-0 | Nylon | 5.4 mm | Black |
Fastener availability and specifications may vary. Confirm the appropriate fastener for your application before ordering.
Compatible Needles
The 11040-0 MicroTach Pistol Grip is compatible with:
- 11041-1 Micro Fastener Needle
- 11050-0 Micro Fastener Needle
The 11041-1 is an ultra-fine Micro Fastener needle designed with a very small outside diameter to help minimize fabric damage. The 11050-0 provides a longer configuration for applications requiring additional needle length.
Why Choose IBC?
IBC provides more than individual tagging tools and consumables. With extensive experience in barcoding, labeling, identification, and product tracking, IBC can help customers select the appropriate combination of tagging guns, fasteners, tags, labels, and other identification products for their application.
Whether you’re packaging apparel, preparing retail merchandise, assembling delicate products, or looking for an alternative to pins and staples, IBC can help identify the right fastening system for your workflow.