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There are thousands of different types of nails in use today. Nails for fixing floors, nails for securing roof tiles, nails for pallet and box making. Nail lengths vary from 2mm to 300mm and from 1mm to 8mm diameter.
The round plain nail is far and away the most popular nail in the UK. It is a general purpose nail and is suitable for a variety of applications. It is most often used to secure roof and floor joists, partitions and heavy duty fencing. Supplied in Bright, Galvanised and Sheradised finishes with the most popular size being 100mm x 4.5mm.
Oval nails are peculiar to the UK and are used when concealment is required or when there is danger that the use of round plain head nails would split the wood. The oval brad or lost head is tapped below the level of the timber in door jambs, floor and skirting boards. The 40mm & 50mm sizes are the most popular.
These are used for securing roof tiles or slates. They are normally Galvanised for weather protection. After being struck home, a Galvanised nail "self heals" restoring its rust proof seal.
These nails are ideal for securing felt or plastic roofing materials and also have a Galvanised finish.
Jagged Plasterboard nails are, as their name implies, designed for securing wall and ceiling plasterboard. It is essential that the nail is thoroughly Galvanised or otherwise rust proofed. When working with Plasterboard, this particular nail is the normal choice of the professional.
Staples are another popular securing device. They are best suited for securing wire fences especially in the agricultural sector.
Spring head nails are most commonly used for securing corrugated sheeting and are always Galvanised. They absorb movement in the structure and the convex washer covers the hole made by the nail. They can also be manufactured with square washers for use in the packaging industry.
Annular ring shank nails have a thread in the shank for extra withdrawal resistance and are mainly used in automatic pallet making machines.
These are a popular alternative to annular ringed shanks used in pallet case and drum manufacture.
Panel and Veneer Pins are ideal for lightweight and decorative jobs. Masonry nails are manufactured from high carbon steel and are hardened & electro galvanised for use in concrete & brick.
The most common head flat and circular.
Small diameter deep circular barrel shaped head used where concealment is required.
Deep countersunk to facilitate flush driving.
Round or Square metal washer head applied to nail used in roofing & sheeting applications.
Similar to Brad head but with flatter top.
Circular head having convex top for rivet or screw blanks.
Flat slightly countersunk.
Pyramidal head.
Most common point having symmetrical point of four equal bevelled planes.
Point with two faces forming a V and pair of minor faces.
One directional point induces nail to diverge from straight when driven.
Point forming circular cone.
Point of thread nail.
Bullet shape point.
Point with two convergent planes forming a V.
End of point keen instead of slightly rounded.
Long needle point.
Pointless nail for application where splitting is a problem.
Round Plain Head Nails
The round plain nail is far and away the most popular nail in the UK. It is a general purpose nail and is suitable for a variety of applications. It is most often used to secure roof and floor joists, partitions and heavy duty fencing. Supplied in Bright, Galvanised and Sheradised finishes with the most popular size being 100mm x 4.5mm.
Oval Lost or Brad Head Nails
Oval nails are peculiar to the UK and are used when concealment is required or when there is danger that the use of round plain head nails would split the wood. The oval brad or lost head is tapped below the level of the timber in door jambs, floor and skirting boards. The 40mm & 50mm sizes are the most popular.
Clout or Slate Nails
These are used for securing roof tiles or slates. They are normally Galvanised for weather protection. After being struck home, a Galvanised nail "self heals" restoring its rust proof seal.
Extra Large Head or Clout Nails
These nails are ideal for securing felt or plastic roofing materials and also have a Galvanised finish.
Jagged Plasterboard Nails
Jagged Plasterboard nails are, as their name implies, designed for securing wall and ceiling plasterboard. It is essential that the nail is thoroughly Galvanised or otherwise rust proofed. When working with Plasterboard, this particular nail is the normal choice of the professional.
Staples
Staples are another popular securing device. They are best suited for securing wire fences especially in the agricultural sector.
Spring Head Nails
Spring head nails are most commonly used for securing corrugated sheeting and are always Galvanised. They absorb movement in the structure and the convex washer covers the hole made by the nail. They can also be manufactured with square washers for use in the packaging industry.
Annular Ring Shank Nails
Annular ring shank nails have a thread in the shank for extra withdrawal resistance and are mainly used in automatic pallet making machines.
Twisted or Helical Shank Nails
These are a popular alternative to annular ringed shanks used in pallet case and drum manufacture.
Masonry Nails & Panel Pins
Panel and Veneer Pins are ideal for lightweight and decorative jobs. Masonry nails are manufactured from high carbon steel and are hardened & electro galvanised for use in concrete & brick.
Nail Heads and Points
Can be formed in many different ways depending on the performance required. The following illustrates some of the various types and styles.Flat or Plain Head
The most common head flat and circular.
Brad
Small diameter deep circular barrel shaped head used where concealment is required.
Casing
Deep countersunk to facilitate flush driving.
Cap or Washer Head
Round or Square metal washer head applied to nail used in roofing & sheeting applications.
Lost Head
Similar to Brad head but with flatter top.
Oval
Circular head having convex top for rivet or screw blanks.
Sinker
Flat slightly countersunk.
Rose
Pyramidal head.
Diamond
Most common point having symmetrical point of four equal bevelled planes.
Chisel
Point with two faces forming a V and pair of minor faces.
Bevelled Square
One directional point induces nail to diverge from straight when driven.
Needle
Point forming circular cone.
Pilot
Point of thread nail.
Ballistic
Bullet shape point.
Wedge
Point with two convergent planes forming a V.
Sharp
End of point keen instead of slightly rounded.
Pencil
Long needle point.
Square
Pointless nail for application where splitting is a problem.
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