DIN 1152 is the standard cited for lost head wire 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 1152 — Scope
DIN 1152 is "Round lost head wire nails".
Material, property class, surface finish and packaging are governed by separate documents — ISO 898-1 and ISO 898-2 for mechanical property classes, ISO 4042 for electroplated finishes.
Tolerance & Product Grades
DIN 1152 does not divide lost head wire nails into product grades. Tolerances are given as limits on the individual dimensions in the table.
Where a general-tolerance class is cited on the drawing instead, it applies to the dimensions not otherwise toleranced.
Dimensions Specified by DIN 1152
| Size | d (mm) | l (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x15 | 1.0 | 15 | DIN 1152 |
| 12x20 | 1.2 | 20 | DIN 1152 |
| 14x25 | 1.4 | 25 | DIN 1152 |
| 16x30 | 1.6 | 30 | DIN 1152 |
| 18x35 | 1.8 | 35 | DIN 1152 |
| 20x40 | 2.0 | 40 | DIN 1152 |
| 22x45 | 2.2 | 45 | DIN 1152 |
| 22x50 | 2.2 | 50 | DIN 1152 |
| 22x55 | 2.2 | 55 | DIN 1152 |
| 25x55 | 2.5 | 55 | DIN 1152 |
| 25x60 | 2.5 | 60 | DIN 1152 |
| 28x65 | 2.8 | 65 | DIN 1152 |
| 31x80 | 3.1 | 80 | DIN 1152 |
| 34x90 | 3.4 | 90 | DIN 1152 |
| 38x100 | 3.8 | 100 | DIN 1152 |
Companion Standards
DIN 1152 controls only the geometry of lost head wire nails. The mechanical strength is set by ISO 898-1 (bolts, screws and studs) or ISO 898-2 (nuts); the surface finish is governed by separate finish standards such as ISO 4042 for electroplating. For corrosion testing, the relevant document is ISO 9227 (neutral salt spray).
When to Specify DIN 1152
DIN 1152 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 1152 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.
