Specialty Nails (Industry standard) are specified where the joint requires fast fixing in timber and packaging. The sections below cover the typical end-uses by industry, the size and material decisions for each, assembly practice, and the applications this fastener type is not suited to.
Typical Applications for Specialty Nails
The most common settings where these are specified:
- Construction & framing: fixing timber framing, sheathing and battens.
- Packaging & crating: closing cases and pallets at speed.
- Fencing & landscaping: outdoor timber fixing.
- General machine building: fastening covers, brackets, motors and sub-assemblies on production equipment.
- Maintenance & repair (MRO): a stocked size for servicing existing plant where the original fastener spec must be matched.
How to Specify Specialty Nails for Your Application
- Size: Match the size to the mating part — see the dimension table below for each option.
- Material: Choose the material and finish for the service environment — plated steel for general use, stainless for corrosion resistance.
- Environment: For damp, coastal or chemical exposure prefer A4/316 stainless or a suitable coating; indoors, plated steel or A2 is usually sufficient.
- Standard: This product is supplied to Industry standard. Quoting the standard on your order guarantees interchangeable dimensions between suppliers.
Where Specialty Nails Are Not the Right Choice
Not for joints needing later removal or high withdrawal resistance — a screw holds far better in tension.