Ramset Cobra+ 16942 Semi-Automatic Powder Actuated Tool
- Color: Orange
- Drilling Capacity Metal: 16.9 inches
- Drilling Capacity Wood: 3 inches
- Amperage: 15 amps
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Treat the Ramset 16942 as a branded component rather than a standalone fastening tool, given how far its weight falls short of a full tool body.
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ASIN: B01MXJUTXMModel: 16942Category: Powder Actuated Fastening Tools
Overview
The Ramset 16942 is tagged as a powder actuated tool from Ramset, a brand built around powder actuated fastening systems. At a listed 0.15 pounds, though, this is far too light to be a complete fastening tool.
Powder actuated tools fire a fastener using a small cartridge charge rather than electricity, which makes the amperage figure attached to this listing inconsistent with the stated power source, so it is left out here. Given the 0.15 pound weight, this reads more like a replacement part or accessory for a Ramset tool than the tool itself.
- Powder actuated power source
- 0.15 pound item weight, light for a full tool
- Model number 16942
- Category tagged as Specialty tools
Who it's for
Fits someone who already owns a Ramset powder actuated tool and needs the specific 16942 part. Not a match for someone shopping for a complete fastening tool.
Pros and cons
- Ramset brand, a recognized name in powder actuated fastening
- Specific part number for exact matching
- Weight suggests this is a component rather than a complete tool
- No seller description to confirm exact contents
Performance notes
Power source is listed as powder actuated, Ramset's core technology, which fires fasteners using a small cartridge charge rather than a battery or cord. The 0.15 pound weight is not consistent with a full tool body.
Specifications
| Brand | Ramset |
|---|---|
| Model | 16942 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.15 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 16.9 × 3.4 × 12.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Drilling Capacity Metal | 16.9 inches |
| Drilling Capacity Wood | 3 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Amperage | 15 amps |
| Power Source | Powder-Actuated |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Orange |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Hardware Accessories, Plumbing Fixtures, Replacement Parts |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Drill Type | Combination Drill |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Item Type Name | Semi-Auto Power Hammer |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Ramset 16942 a complete fastening tool?
The listed weight of 0.15 pounds is too light for a full powder actuated tool, so this is likely a part or accessory rather than the complete unit.
What power source does the Ramset 16942 use?
Powder actuated, meaning it fires with a small cartridge charge rather than electricity or a battery.
Does an amperage rating apply to this tool?
No. Powder actuated tools do not run on electrical current, so the amperage figure attached to this listing does not apply and is not used here.