342 tons of galvanized common nails arrived at the port of Dubrovnik in Croatia at the end of last month. The customer received the satisfactory goods on time and gave a positive comment in time. The following is the whole process of this cooperation, please refer to it.

Customer Background

The client said that he and his partners jointly owned several building materials processing factories and had cooperation with decoration companies. The raw materials of building materials were mainly wood, and the processing process required a large number of nails. Since the nails were driven into the wood, they needed to be able to withstand moisture and other factors that may cause rust or structural failure. Therefore, galvanized nails were needed. He asked for 10 sizes of nails, namely: 60d nails 50lb, 20d galvanized nails, 40d galvanized nails, 1 inch common nails (2d), 10d nails for shear wall, 16d common bright nails, 2 common nails, 30d common nails, 4 common nails, 5 inch common nails.

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What size are 40d nails?

40d: 0.177-inch shank diameter and 5-inch shank length.

50d: 0.177-inch shank diameter and 5.5-inch shank length.

60d: 0.177-inch shank diameter and 6-inch shank length.

WHAT DOES THE “D” MEAN?

In writing, the word “penny” is typically abbreviated as “d.” This is a reference to the Latin name of the most common silver coin used in ancient Rome, the denarius. When speaking, most people pronounce the “d” as “penny.”

Larger collated nails, like those used for framing and roofing, are most commonly referred to today by length and job type, such as “3-½” framing nails.” However you refer to them, make sure you have the right size nails for your job and nailer. Using the wrong length or gauge of nails can cause your nailer to jam.

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What does 16 penny nail mean?

It was associated with nails when they were hand-forged, one at a time. Some say a hundred 3-1/2 inch nails would have cost 16 pennies and thus became known as 16-penny nails. Others say that the number and the “d” indicate that one 16d (3-1/2 inch) hand-forged nail cost 16 pennies.

Why is it called a penny nail?

The term “penny” is used mainly because it originated from the ancient Roman term, and it is growing more common for pros to simply refer to the length of the nail to avoid confusion.

What does 60d mean for nails?

On the high end, six-inch nails were sold for about 60 pence per 120 nails, which is why 60-penny or 60d nails are referred to as 6-inch nails today. From 2d to 16d nails, the penny size increases by one to two for every ¼-inch of length added to the nail.

 

What size is a 60d nail?

60d: 0.177-inch shank diameter and 6-inch shank length.

 

What size is a 12d nail?

12d: 0.135-inch shank diameter and 3.25-inch shank length.

Croatian Galvanized nails Project Production Process

60d galvanized nails

60d galvanized nails refer to 6-foot-long, 4-gauge, Shank Diameter: 0.238” galvanized nails that have been hot-dip galvanized or electro-galvanized. For example, 60d galvanized ring shank nails and 60d galvanized spiral nails are commonly seen.

What are 7d nails?

Common Nails With Different Lengths and Wire Gauges

Penny Size	Length
	in.	mm
5d	1-3/4	44.4
6d	2	50.8
7d	2-1/4	57.1
8d	2-1/2	63.5
9d	2-3/4	69.8
10d	3	76.2

What is the difference between 40d and 60d nails?

The 40D and 60D nails used for artificial grass installations are similar, the only difference is that 40D nails are 1” shorter than 60D nails and a tiny bit thinner. Both nails will get the job done.

Inspection By Wanzhi QC Department

Wanzhi has a professional quality inspection team. Every product is strictly quality-controlled and every delivery is treated with care.

What are 8d common nails?

Common Nails With Different Lengths and Wire Gauges

Penny Size	Length
	in.	mm
8d	2-1/2	63.5
9d	2-3/4	69.8
10d	3	76.2

What is a 20d nail?

20d: 6-gauge shank, 0.203-inch shank diameter, 4-inch shank length and 13/32-inch head diameter.

What size is the D in nails?

Nail length is indicated by the letter “d.” Below are common nail sizes and their corresponding lengths:

• 2d – 1 inch.
• 3d – 1 1/4 inches.
• 4d – 1 1/2 inches.
• 5d – 1 3/4 inches.
• 6d – 2 inches.
• 8d – 2 1/2 inches.
• 10d – 3 inches.
• 12d – 3 1/4 inches.

Croatian Galvanized Nails Project  Packaging & Storage

Wanzhi Steel uses standard packaging, whether galvanized wire, barbed wire, PVC wire, or Gabion Netting, all do a good job of moisture protection measures, the internal plastic film, the external woven bag, or the bottom of the wooden pallet, the outside are fixed with a rope, to ensure that the transport process is firm.

What is the difference between 8d and 10d nails?

1/2-inch Plywood or OSB: Use 8d common nails or 8d ring-shank nails. These nails are typically around 2 1/2 inches long. 5/8-inch Plywood or OSB: Use 10d common nails or 10d ring-shank nails. These nails are typically around 3 inches long.

How many 20d nails per pound?

Hot Dip Galvanized Common
Passed through a hot galvanizing line for a superior galvanized finish. For use with ACQ lumber.

Size	Nail Length	Gauge	Head Dia.	Count per Lb.	SKU
3d	11/4″	14	7/32″	546	114-030
4d	11/2″	12	1/4″	296	114-040
5d	13/4″	12	1/4″	194	114-050
6d	2″	11	17/64″	181	114-060
8d	21/2″	10	9/32″	99	114-080
10d	3″	9	5/16″	69	114-100
12d	31/4″	9	5/16″	63	114-120
16d	31/2″	8	11/32″	49	114-160
20d	4″	6	13/32″	31	114-200
30d	41/2″	6	7/16″	24	114-300
40d	5″	6	15/32″	18	114-400
60d	6″	4	17/32″	11	114-600

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What size is a 10d nail?

For many years, building codes defined 10d common nails as 0.148″ in diameter and 3″ in length, and this definition only appears once in the code. Sometimes you will see 3 common nails with a 3″ shank, such as: 3″ 10D Hot-Dipped Galvanized Smooth Shank Common Nail.

What does 10d mean for nails?

From 2d to 16d nails, the penny size increases by one to two for every ¼-inch of length added to the nail. For 20d nails and longer, the penny size increases by 10 per ½-inch of length. Here is a handy chart for reference – if you’re new to penny sizes, you can print it out and place it on your toolbox.

THE PENNY SYSTEM
2d = 1”	10d = 3”
3d = 1-¼”	12d = 3-¼”
4d = 1-½”	16d = 3-½”
5d = 1-¾”	20d = 4”
6d = 2”	30d = 4-½”
7d = 2-14”	40d = 5”
8d = 2-½”	50d = 5-½”
9d = 2-¾”	60d = 6”

What is a 16d common nail?

Framing nails are designated using a system that includes two numbers. The first number specifies the length of the nail, while the second number indicates the diameter of the shank. For example, a 16d nail is 3 1/2 inches long and has a diameter of 0.162 inches.

Can I use 12d nails for framing?

Yes. General construction and framing nails use 10d and 12d nails, 16d nails are usually only used in framing applications, and the smaller 8d nails are used for decorative nailing or baseboard use.

What does 21° mean in 21 degree galvanized framing nails?

21° galvanized ring shank nails are compatible with 21° pneumatic nailers and are suitable for outdoor construction, woodworking, and framing applications. For example, the ring shank round head framing nails are galvanized on the outside to resist corrosion, durable, and strong.

Why is it 21°, what does 21° mean? So here comes a question.

What are degrees in nails?

When we talk about the nail angle we are talking about the number of degrees from the vertical. In other words, a 15 degree angle means that the nails seem to lean back from the vertical by 15 degrees. The angle at which the nails are collated is important.

1) 28 degree framing nailer used for: framing, sheathing, flooring, subflooring, furring, etc.
2) 21 degree framing nailer: ideal for softwoods.
3) 30 degree framing nailer: a good choice for hardwoods.
4) 18 gauge nailer: can fire thin nails 3/8-2 inches long, suitable for fastening casing to window and door frames, installing stop moldings and baseboards, and fastening cove moldings and chair rails.

Get Galvanized nails price From Wanzhi Steel

Wanzhi Steel not only has galvanized coil, roofing nail coils, and stainless steel nails but also has hot dipped galvanized nails, galvanized framing nails, galvanized ring shank nails, and galvanized brad nails.

Besides these, hot dipped galvanized roofing nails, galvanized siding nails, galvanized finish nails, 2inch/3 inch galvanized nails, casing nails and hot dipped galvanized ring shank nails are also available for sale.

The minimum order quantity(MOQ): 1 ton

If you would like to know the price of our nails in various sizes, please feel free to contact us.

 

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