Cordless brushless 18 gauge nailer




- Exceptional performance through high specifications, advanced brushless motor and industry-leading battery technology
- Brushless motor: More power, more efficiency and longer runtime
- Delivers high power and fires up to 120 nails per minute
- Toolless depth adjustment: quickly set ideal nailing depth with the depth adjustment wheel
- Choose between 2 firing modes: sequential for precision or contact actuation for speed
- With the tool-free jam release, jammed nails can easily be accessed
- Dry-fire lockout prevents blank firing and damage to the work surface
- The dual led lights ensure increased visibility in darker workspaces
- Experience more comfortable operations with the ergnomic handle including soft grip
- Magazine capacity of 105 nails
- Fires 18 gauge brad nails (1.2mm) from 16 to 54mm long
- Fire up to 2500 nails per charge based on a 5.0 Ah battery

KEEPCOOL™
Our patented ‘KEEPCOOL™’ technology prevents batteries from overheating and improves battery performance.
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Our intelligent ACTIVCELL™ technology continuously monitors the voltage, temperature and current of the battery. Transmitting this information to the tool in real-time, it helps extract the right amount of energy from the battery for the job.
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Compact Brushless Range
Accessing those hard-to-reach tight spaces, working overhead or for an extended duration is no longer a problem, thanks to the SKIL compact brushless range. These tools are extremely compact and offer a combination of high performance, durability and an unmatched level of convenience.
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PWRCORE 20™ SERIOUS POWER AND PERFORMANCE.
PWRCORE 20™ is the perfect choice for bigger projects. The serious power and performance allow you to complete every task at hand with ease.
Product Description
‘XP’ brushless cordless 18-gauge nailer with two firing modes
The ‘20V Max’ 3885 is an extremely powerful cordless 18-gauge nailer and part of the SKIL ‘brushless XP’ range. ‘XP’ tools deliver exceptional performance and durability, thanks to their high specifications and advanced digital brushless motors. Our brushless motor is faster, stronger and lasts 10 times longer than a conventional brushed motor. Like all other SKIL ‘20V Max’ cordless tools, this model is powered by the industry-leading, advanced ‘PWRCORE 20™’ battery and charger technology.
The brushless SKIL 3885 is suitable for a wide range of projects with its speed and precision. With a rapid firing capability of 120 nails per minute, this nailer fires up to 2500 nails on a single charge with a 5.0 Ah battery (sold separately). Choose between sequential mode for precision or contact actuation for speed with the mode select switch. The SKIL 3885 is equipped with a magazine capacity of 105 nails and the ability to fire 18-gauge nails ranging from 16 to 54 millimetres. The ideal nailing depth is quickly set, thanks to the toolless depth adjustment wheel. Jammed nails are no issue for this tool: the tool-free jam release enables easy access to clear the nails, while dry-fire lockout prevents blank firing and damage to the work surface. Illuminate your workspace with dual LED lights and enjoy comfortable handling with the ergonomic design and soft grip handle. SKIL 3885 CA is supplied with 100 nails, a belt clip, a screw and 2 nose pads. The battery and charger aren’t included.
PWRCORE 20™ industry-leading battery technology to power all SKIL '20V Max' tools
The PWRCORE 20™ system consists of industry-leading advanced battery and charger technology, plus innovative features you won’t find anywhere else, such as our patented KEEPCOOL™ battery cooling technology which increases the runtime by up to 25% and doubles the battery lifetime. Whereas the patented ACTIVCELL™ technology safeguards a maximum performance and optimal battery protection. The PWRCORE 20™ batteries and chargers are 100% compatible and interchangeable with all SKIL PWRCORE 20™ power tools and garden tools for ultimate flexibility.
Specifications
Performance Level | EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE |
---|---|
Lock-On | No |
Rafter Hook | No |
Power On/Off Switch | N |
Non-Mar Nose Tip | Yes |
Low Nailer Indicator | Y, Colored pin indicator |
Jam Clearing | Y, Tool-free |
Dry-Fire Lockout | Yes |
Driving Force Adjustment | No |
Driving Depth Indicator | No |
Driving Depth Adjustment | Yes |
Soft Grip | Yes |
Pre-light | Yes |
IOT | No |
Illumination Switch | No |
Illumination | Y, Dual LED |
After-glow | Yes |
Lock-Off | No |
Power Platform | PWRCORE20 |
Voltage (V) | 20 V |
Driving Mechanism | Pneumatic Spring |
Tool Weight (kg) | 2.74 |
Fastener Diameter | 18Ga |
Fastener Length (mm) | 16mm-54mm |
Magazine Loading Style | Side Loading |
Magazine Material | Plastic |
Magazine Max. Capacity | 105 |
Magazine Type | Regular |
Fastener Length (mm-mm) | 16-54 |
Nailer Type | Brad Nailer |
Operation Mode | Bump/Sequential |
EAN | 4894863202093 |
Fastener Diameter (mm) | 1.2 |
Power source | Direct Current |
Fastener Length (mm) | 16mm-54mm |
Packaging contains
- SKIL 3885CA Nailer
- 100x nails
- Belt clip
- Screw
- Hex key
- Nose pad (2x)
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