CARTRIDGE WEDGES (V-nails)

Features

• Shape memory steel

  Cartridge wedges are made from a special steel alloy which gives shape memory properties to the wedge. This way, when it penetrates into the moulding, it spreads its wings which (because of shape memory) try then to come back to their initial position
• Lubricated wedges

  This allows easy stacking and provides constant lubrication of the wedge distribution block. Unique to Cassese
• State of the art sharpening

  The sharpening of each wedge is controlled by laser to ensure a perfect regularity & maximum efficiency
• Power Strip™

  A Cassese patent. All cartridge wedges (except 5mm and smaller) are designed with a horizontal corrugation in the middle which improves considerably the resistance of the wedges and makes them join even tougher materials easily
• Color coded cartridges

  Each size of wedge has a cartridge with a different color in order to recognize them quickly inside or outside the underpinner
• Glue Free

  Avoids jammings usually caused by glue
• Economical

  Each cartridge contains 275 wedges. Thanks to the cartridge system, you have no waste : 100% wedges are used, no leftover
• Comfort of use

  Due to the cartridge system, you do not need to change any part nor put any adapter in the underpinner when you change the size of your wedges
• Small size of wedges

  In addition to the 5 usual sizes (5, 7, 10, 12 & 15mm), Cassese introduced 1 smaller size : 3mm ideal for slips (fillets) assembly
• 2 sizes of boxes available

  All sizes of wedges are available in boxes of : 6 cartridges (containing 1,650 wedges) for custom framers 40 cartridges (containing 11,000 wedges) for contract framers
• Softwood, hardwood & MDF

  Always try the softwood wedges (white wedge pusher) first, even on hardwood mouldings. You will hence get an optimal result. If the wedge really cannot penetrate or comes out of the back of the moulding, then try the hardwood wedges (yellow wedge pusher) If you are using MDF mouldings try first hardwood, if the wedge cannot penetrate or comes out of the back of the moulding, then try MDF wedges (red wedge pusher)
• Stainless steel wedges

  Cartridge wedges are also available in stainless steel (for outdoor applications)
• Eco-friendly

  All our plastic cartridges are recyclable
• Did you know ?

  In 1986, Antoine Cassese received in the USA the Award of Recognition from the PPFA (Professional Picture Framers Association) for his invention of the underpinner which has significantly contributed to the advancement of the Picture Framing Industry