ASTM F547-17
(Terminology)Standard Terminology of Nails for Use with Wood and Wood-Base Materials
Standard Terminology of Nails for Use with Wood and Wood-Base Materials
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Designation: F547 − 17
Standard Terminology of
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Nails for Use with Wood and Wood-Base Materials
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF547;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
The terms included in these definitions are listed in alphabetical order under nine headings to
facilitate quick reference and in certain cases are sub-categorized.They are intended to apply to metal
nails. Omitted are terms relating to tacks, pins, drift pins, dowels, studs, spikes, staples, and other
fasteners, such as nail plates. Also omitted are terms relating to the testing and the performance of
nails, that is, their drivability, withdrawal resistance, lateral load transmission, creep, protrusion
resistance, and splitting; and methods of use, such as face, toe, side, and end-nailing, spacing, loading
conditions, etc. These subject matters will be covered in a separate definition of terms relating to
mechanical fasteners.
Common acceptance and usage are the basis for most of the definitions listed. In some instances,
this common usage results in more than one definition for a given term. In other cases, registered
trademarks have become generic in nature; hence, they are included among the terms listed.
Anysuchlistingcannotbecomplete.AsadditionaltermsarereferredtotheSociety’sattention,they
will be included.
An asterisk (*) behind the name of a nail indicates that this particular nail type is described in
Specification F1667.
Whereas dimensions are normally not part of a definition, they are included in this standard because
they are essential in fully describing the fastener under consideration.
The definitions are listed under the following headings:
Nail Types used in
Engineered and Nail Types used
Nail Non-Engineered in Specialized
Building Applications
Construction
Finish, Coating,
and Nail Heads
Material Terminology
Galvanization Terminology
Terms
Nail Shank Miscellaneous
Nail Points
Terminology Terms
1. Referenced Documents A510 Specification for General Requirements forWire Rods
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and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel
1.1 ASTM Standards:
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods
for Steel Products for Shipment
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on
F1667 Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and
Fastenersand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.05 on Driven and
Other Fasteners. Staples
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2017. Published October 2017. Originally
approvedin1977.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2012asF547 – 06(2012).DOI:
10.1520/F0547-17.
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2. Terminology
NAIL
having in its simplest form one or two continuous spiral threads (such
nail—straight, slender fastener, usually pointed and headed;
as a wood screw thread) or a helical thread (such as a machine screw
normally 6 in. or less in length; designed to be driven; to
thread) or combinations thereof (such as a sheet-metal screw thread).
hold two or more pieces together or to act as support. (See
screw nail; drive screw.)
DISCUSSION—In contrast to screw—fastener, usually pointed and
headed; designed to be turned with a screwdriver or other device;
NAIL TYPES USED IN ENGINEERED AND NON-ENGINEERED BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
FRAMING ROOFING
(SHINGLES, TILE, UNDERLAYEMENT)
box nail*—carbon steel bright, zinc coated or other coating as
specified, stainless steel or aluminum, smooth or deformed aluminum common nail*—smooth or square barbed shank,
shank 1 by 0.058 to 5 by 0.162-in. nails, made of lighter- aluminum-alloy, 1 by 0.099 to 4 by 0.199 in. nails with flat
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gage wire than common nails and sinkers, with flat ⁄64 to ⁄32 to 0.460 -in. head and medium diamond point
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⁄32-in. head and medium diamond point.
aluminum roofing nail* —flat head 0.438-in. diameter, round
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cooler nail*—carbon steel or stainless steel, round smooth or smooth or deformed shank ⁄4 by 0.120 to 2 ⁄2 by 0.145 with
deformed shank, bright or zinc coated or other coating as diamond point.
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specified 1 by 0.062 to 2 ⁄8 by 0.120-in. nails with flat ⁄64 to
cap-nail hand-driven roofing nail*—steel-bright or zinc
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⁄64-in. head and medium diamond point, with head diam-
coated, stainless steel, diamond p
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Designation: F547 − 06 (Reapproved 2012) F547 − 17
Standard Terminology of
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Nails for Use with Wood and Wood-Base Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F547; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
The terms included in these definitions are listed in alphabetical order under sixnine headings to
facilitate quick reference. reference and in certain cases are sub-categorized. They are intended to
apply to metal nails. Some of these terms are also applicable to plastic nails. Omitted are terms relating
to tacks, pins, drift pins, dowels, studs, spikes, staples, and other fasteners, such as nail plates. Also
omitted are terms relating to the testing and the performance of nails, that is, their drivability,
withdrawal resistance, lateral load transmission, creep, protrusion resistance, and splitting; and
methods of use, such as face, toe, side, and end-nailing, spacing, loading conditions, etc. These subject
matters will be covered in a separate definition of terms relating to mechanical fasteners.
Common acceptance and usage are the basis for most of the definitions listed. In some instances,
this common usage results in more than one definition for a given term. In other cases, registered
trademarks have become generic in nature; hence, they are included among the terms listed.
Any such listing cannot be complete. As additional terms are referred to the Society’s attention, they
will be included.
An asterisk (*) behind the name of a nail indicates that this particular nail type is described in
Specification F1667.
Whereas dimensions are normally not part of a definition, they are included in this standard because
they are essential in fully describing the fastener under consideration.
The definitions are listed under the following headings:
Nail Nail Heads Nail Threads
Miscellaneous
Nail Types Nail Points
Terms
Nail Types used in
Engineered and Nail Types used
Nail Non-Engineered in Specialized
Building Applications
Construction
Finish, Coating,
and Nail Heads
Material Terminology
Galvanization Terminology
Terms
Nail Shank Miscellaneous
Nail Points
Terminology Terms
1. Referenced Documents
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1.1 ASTM Standards:
A510 Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on Fastenersand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.05 on Driven and Other Fasteners.
Current edition approved April 1, 2012Sept. 1, 2017. Published May 2012October 2017. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 20062012 as
F547 – 06.F547 – 06(2012). DOI: 10.1520/F0547-06R12.10.1520/F0547-17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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F1667 Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples
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2. Terminology
NAIL
nail—straight, slender fastener, usually pointed and headed; normally 6 in. or less in length; designed to be driven; to hold two
or more pieces together or to act as support. (See screw nail; drive screw.)
DISCUSSION—
In contrast to screw—fastener, usually pointed and headed; designed to be turned with a screwdriver or other device; having in its simplest form one
or two continuous spiral threads (such as a wood screw thread) or a helical thread (such as a machine screw thread) or combinations thereof (such
as a sheet-metal screw thread).
NAIL TYPES USED IN ENGINEERED AND NON-ENGINEERED BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
NAIL TYPESFRAMING
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aluminum common nail*—plain-shank, aluminum-alloy, 1 by 0.072 to 6 by 0.262-in. nails with flat ⁄32 to ⁄32-in. head and
medium diamond point.
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apple-box nail—coated, regular-stock-steel, 1 ⁄8 and 1 ⁄4 by 0.080-in. nails with flat ⁄64-in. head and medium diamond point.
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asbestosboard nail—galvanized, harde
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