Hebei Five-Star Metal as one of professional exporter of steel nails since 1998! Monthly output more than 2000tons, Nails be exported to over 40 countires in the world .
In order to meet the needs of different customers,we can produce different types of nails,and the specifications are as following:
| Specification | ||||
| SIZE(INCH X BWG) | LENGTH(mm) | DIAMETER(mm) | KG/1000PCs | PCS/1KGS |
| 3/8×20 | 9.52 | 0.89 | 0.046 | 21730 |
| 1/2XI9 | 12.7 | 1.07 | 0.088 | 11360 |
| 5/8×18 | 15.87 | 1.25 | 0.152 | 6580 |
| 3/4X17 | 19.05 | 1.47 | 0.25 | 4000 |
| 1X16 | 25.4 | 1.65 | 0.42 | 2380 |
| 1-1/4X15 | 31.75 | 1.83 | 0.65 | 1540 |
| 1-1/2X14 | 38.1 | 2.11 | 1.03 | 971 |
| 1-3/4X13 | 44.45 | 2.41 | 1.57 | 637 |
| 2×12 | 50.8 | 2.77 | 2.37 | 422 |
| 2-1/2X11 | 63.5 | 3.05 | 3.58 | 279 |
| 3X10 | 76.2 | 3.4 | 5.35 | 187 |
| 3-1/2×9 | 88.9 | 3.76 | 7.65 | 131 |
| 4X8 | 101.66 | 4.19 | 10.82 | 92.4 |
| 4-1/2×7 | 114.3 | 4.57 | 14.49 | 69 |
| 5X6 | 127 | 5.16 | 20.53 | 48.7 |
| 6X5 | 152.4 | 5.59 | 28.93 | 34.5 |
| 7×4 | 177.8 | 6.05 | 40.32 | 24.8 |
Also accept to produce according to customer’s request.
Here are three common types of construction nails, detailed by their materials, features, packing, and applications.
1. Common Nail
The standard for general framing, known for its thick shank and high holding strength.
· Materials:
· Steel: Standard bright steel (for interior use).
· Vinyl Coated (Vinyl Sinkers): Coated for lubricated driving and slight corrosion resistance.
· Hot-Dipped Galvanized: Thick zinc coating for treated lumber or exterior exposure.
· Features:
· Shank: Large diameter (thick) with a distinct flat head.
· Diamond Point: Sharp point to penetrate wood without splitting (when sized correctly).
· Full Head: Large flat head provides maximum holding power and pull-through resistance.
· Packing:
· Bulk: 5 lb or 50 lb cardboard boxes for hand nailing.
· Coils/Strips: 20°–34° plastic collation for pneumatic nailers (framing guns).
· Application:
· Framing (walls, floors, roofs).
· General structural carpentry.
· Toe-nailing studs and joists.
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2. Box Nail
Similar to a common nail but with a thinner shank, designed to reduce wood splitting when nailing near edges.
· Materials:
· Steel: Bright steel for interior trim and general carpentry.
· Galvanized: Electro-galvanized or hot-dipped for light exterior work (siding).
· Stainless Steel: Used for cedar siding or extreme weather conditions to prevent staining and corrosion.
· Features:
· Thinner Shank: Smaller diameter than common nails of the same length, reducing splitting in brittle wood.
· Cement Coated: Often coated with glue or cement that melts from friction during driving, increasing grip.
· Blunt Point: Often has a blunt tip to prevent splitting through the far side of thin stock.
· Packing:
· Small Boxes: 1 lb, 5 lb, or 10 lb cardboard boxes.
· Collated: Often found in 15° wire-weld coils for siding nailers or finish nailers.
· Application:
· Wood siding and shingles.
· Window and door casings (where splitting is a risk).
· Light box assembly and crating.
· Installing hardwood flooring (cleat nails).
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3. Sinker (or Screw Shank) Nail
A specialty framing nail designed for maximum driving speed and pull-out resistance.
· Materials:
· High-Tensile Steel: Harder than standard common nails to withstand high-pressure pneumatic guns.
· Cement Coated (Electro-galvanized): The standard coating for most sinkers; provides a “glue” effect and light corrosion resistance.
· Galvanized: Available for exterior-rated applications.
· Features:
· Bumpy Shank: Features rings, spirals, or a screw thread (screw shank) along the shank to dramatically increase withdrawal resistance compared to smooth shank nails.
· Clipped Head: Often has a smaller or “D” shaped head to allow more nails to fit in a magazine strip, though “full head” varieties are required for structural sheer walls in some building codes.
· Brittle: Harder steel means they are more prone to bending if hit incorrectly with a hammer, but they drive easily with a nail gun.
· Packing:
· Plastic Collated Strips: Almost exclusively sold in 28°–34° paper-tape or plastic collated strips for framing nailers.
· Bulk: Occasionally sold in 5 lb boxes for hand nailing (labeled as “screw shank”).
· Application:
· High-wind structural framing.
· Subfloor and decking attachment (ring shank prevents squeaking).
· Roof trusses (where uplift resistance is critical).
· Engineered lumber (LVL, Glulam) where superior grip is required.
Post time: Mar-26-2026