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FD-1
INSTALLER

The precision install machine. Hand-held. Data-rich. Drives, validates, and maps every screw automatically.

FD-1 Installer

Install and Document in One Motion.

The FD-1 is powered by a silent, carbon brushless inverter motor and controlled via a precision digital display. Hand-held, lightweight, and portable, designed for one-operator field use. It drives each screw to engineered depth while automatically capturing every data point required for AC443 compliance.

  • Hand-held, portable. 42 lb, one-operator capable
  • Silent brushless motor. 2000W rated, max 5600 Nm torque
  • Real-time torque validation against engineered targets at embedment
  • 3 operating modes: Torque Validation, Soil Profiling, Active Install
  • Built-in self-leveling with digital level detection indicators
  • Field-calibrated torque algorithm. Zero manual data entry
  • Encrypted wireless sync to FORMA Digital Platform
  • Forensic project storage. Tamper-resistant records
  • IP 65/54 rated. Operating range: 50°F below zero to 113°F
ESR-5896
Multiple Patents Pending
5-Year Warranty
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FD-1 — Full Machine
FD-1 — Digital Display Closeup
FD-1 — In Field Use
FD-1 — Drive Shaft Detail
42lb
Machine Weight
5600Nm
Max Torque
2000W
Rated Power
IP65
Protection Rating
Machine Specifications

Power and Rating

Rated Power2000 W
Rated Voltage110/50–60 V/Hz
Rated Current20 A
Torque RatingMax 5600 Nm
Drive Shaft Speed0.5–4 r/min
Noise Emission<60 db(A)
Vibration Level<2.5 m/s²
Protection ClassClass II / IP 65/54
Operating Temp–50°F to 113°F

Machine Dimensions

Machine Weight42 lb
Torque Bar Weight11 lb
Machine Dimensions24 × 8.8 × 6.5 in
Support Bar65 × 3.5 in
ConnectivityWireless (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth)
DisplayDigital torque, angle, depth readout
Warranty5 years limited
Phase 2 Coming Soon

Next-Generation Features

Software updates delivered via app. No hardware replacement required.

Phase 2

GPS and LiDAR Mapping

Real-time positioning including live mapping of screw locations using GPS and LiDAR beacon sensing. Full site layout visible as you install.

Phase 2

Ground-Penetrating Radar

Subsurface scanning to detect obstructions, utilities, and soil anomalies up to 72 inches deep before installation begins.

Phase 2

AI Soil Analysis

Machine-learning soil classification from torque profiles, giving you a calculated soil type at each screw location without third-party testing.

See the FD-1 in Action

Request a demo to see the FD-1 install, validate, and document a complete project.

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