DIN 1052 is the standard cited for specialty nails. This page sets out what the standard controls for this part, reproduces the dimensional table supplied against it, and notes the related designations referenced on drawings.
DIN 1052 — Scope
The table below lists the dimensions catalogued for specialty nails under DIN 1052. The scope of DIN 1052 itself is not summarised here — where a figure matters, confirm it against the published document.
Tolerance & Product Grades
Product grade is a concept from dimensional fastener standards and does not apply to DIN 1052. Tolerances for this part are the limits shown against each dimension in the table.
Dimensions Specified by DIN 1052
| Nail type | Diameter (mm) | Common length range (mm) | Head diameter (mm) | Point form | Application | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round steel nail | 1.8 | 32~65 | 4.5 | Pointed | General woodworking | DIN 1151 |
| Round steel nail | 2.5 | 45~90 | 6.5 | Pointed | General woodworking | DIN 1151 |
| Round steel nail | 3.1 | 60~120 | 7.5 | Pointed | Structural woodworking | DIN 1151 |
| Round steel nail | 3.8 | 80~150 | 9.5 | Pointed | Structural woodworking | DIN 1151 |
| Spiral nail | 2.5 | 45~90 | 5.5 | Pointed | Pallet / crate | Industry standard |
| Spiral nail | 3.1 | 60~120 | 7.5 | Pointed | Pallet / crate | Industry standard |
| Ring-shank nail | 2.5 | 45~75 | 6.5 | Pointed | Pull-out resistant | DIN 1052 |
| Ring-shank nail | 3.1 | 60~100 | 7.5 | Pointed | Pull-out resistant | DIN 1052 |
| Concrete steel nail | 2.5 | 20~50 | 5.5 | Hardened taper | Concrete / masonry | Industry standard |
| Concrete steel nail | 3.0 | 30~60 | 6.5 | Hardened taper | Concrete / masonry | Industry standard |
| Pneumatic nail | 1.6 | 15~50 | 3.0 | D-head | For nail gun | Industry standard |
| Pneumatic nail | 2.0 | 25~65 | 3.5 | D-head | For nail gun | Industry standard |
| Staple | 1.4 | 10~20 | - | Double-pointed | Cable / hose fixing | Industry standard |
| Staple | 1.8 | 14~25 | - | Double-pointed | Cable / hose fixing | Industry standard |
| Staple | 2.0 | 16~32 | - | Double-pointed | Cable / hose fixing | Industry standard |
Companion Standards
A complete specification for specialty nails normally cites several documents: one for the geometry, one for the material or mechanical properties, and one for the finish. DIN 1052 is one of them, not all of them.
When to Specify DIN 1052
DIN 1052 is still widely used in European mechanical engineering and as a cross-reference on legacy drawings; its ISO equivalent is preferred for new designs.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need a nail to this standard in a non-standard size?
Parts built to DIN 1052 are already in the catalog, so a special is usually a variation on existing tooling rather than a new design — which is what keeps the cost down.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.
