Specification summary of DIN 1160 as applied to clout (slate) nails, standard and wide head: the dimensions the standard fixes, the full size range supplied, and the related designations commonly cross-referenced.
DIN 1160 — Scope
DIN 1160 is "Clout or slate 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 1160 does not divide clout (slate) nails, standard and wide head 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 1160
| Size | Type | d_1 (mm) | l (mm) | d_2_min (mm) | d2_max (mm) | d_3_min (mm) | d3_max (mm) | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25x25 | Clout or slate nails | 2.5 | 25 | 7 | 8 | DIN 1160 | ||
| 28x35 | Clout or slate nails | 2.8 | 35 | 8 | 9 | DIN 1160 | ||
| 20x20 | Clout or slate wide head nails | 2.5 | 20 | 7.5 | 8 | DIN 1160 | ||
| 25x25 | Clout or slate wide head nails | 2.5 | 25 | 9 | 10 | DIN 1160 | ||
| 28x25 | Clout or slate wide head nails | 2.5 | 25 | 10 | 11 | DIN 1160 | ||
| 28x35 | Clout or slate wide head nails | 2.8 | 30 | 10 | 11 | DIN 1160 | ||
| 28x35 | Clout or slate wide head nails | 2.8 | 35 | 10 | 11 | DIN 1160 | ||
| 28x35 | Clout or slate wide head nails | 2.8 | 40 | 10 | 11 | DIN 1160 |
Equivalent Standards
Where direct equivalents exist (ISO ↔ DIN, ISO ↔ ASME), they are listed on the parent Clout (Slate) Nails, Standard and Wide Head page.
Always confirm against the dimensions on this page, since some "equivalent" standards differ in tolerances and head geometry.
Companion Standards
DIN 1160 controls only the geometry of clout (slate) nails, standard and wide head. 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).
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need a nail to this standard in a non-standard size?
Parts built to DIN 1160 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.
