ASTM F680-80(1993)

Standard Test Methods for Nails

SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for the testing of nails. The test or tests selected, and the requirements for compliance, will be as specified in the applicable product standard. Performance tests for nail withdrawal and lateral load capability are not included as they are covered by Test Methods D1761.  
1.2 The tests described are as follows:  Section Dimensional tests 5 Tension test 6 Conventional bend test 7 Impact bend test 8 Rockwell hardness test 9 Coating weight test 10 Coating adherence test for zinc-coated nails 11
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-1992
• Technical Committee: F16 - Fasteners
• Drafting Committee: F16.05 - Driven and Other Fasteners

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F680-80(2002) - Standard Test Methods for Nails
• Effective Date: 26-Sep-1980
• Referred By: ASTM D1185-98a(2017) - Standard Test Methods for Pallets and Related Structures Employed in Materials Handling and Shipping
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-1993
• Referred By: ASTM F1575/F1575M-21 - Standard Test Method for Determining Bending Yield Moment of Nails
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-1993
• Referred By: ASTM F1667/F1667M-21a - Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-1993

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 680 – 80 (Reapproved 1993)
Standard Test Methods for
Nails
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 680; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope F 592 Terminology of Collated and Cohered Fasteners and
Their Application Tools
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for the testing of
nails. The test or tests selected, and the requirements for
3. Terminology
compliance, will be as specified in the applicable product
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
standard. Performance tests for nail withdrawal and lateral load
method, refer to Terminology F 547 and F 592.
capability are not included as they are covered by Test Methods
D 1761.
4. Significance and Use
1.2 The tests described are as follows:
4.1 When specified, the tests selected for application shall
Section
be performed to assure conformance with requirements stipu-
Dimensional tests 5
Tension test 6 lated in the product specification.
Conventional bend test 7
Impact bend test 8
5. Dimensional Tests
Rockwell hardness test 9
Coating weight test 10 5.1 Dimensions to be evaluated include, but shall not be
Coating adherence test for zinc-coated nails 11
limited to length, stock diameter, diameter or major dimensions
of head, straightness, head concentricity to shank, and length of
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
point. For mechanically deformed nails, angle, depth, and
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
configuration of deformations shall be measured as specified.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Other dimensional characteristics shall be measured when
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
required. Any suitable measuring means may be applied.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
6. Tension Test
as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for
6.1 Nails are not subject to tension testing. However, wire
information purposes only.
used to make the nails may be tested as required by prior
2. Referenced Documents
agreement or to affect mill product control. The testing of wire
2.1 ASTM Standards: is covererd in the general section of Test Methods A 370 and
Supplement IV, Round Wire Products.
A 90 Test Method for Weight of Coating on Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) Iron or Steel Articles
7. Conventional Bend Test
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
7.1 This test is used as a means of testing the ductility of
of Steel Products
certain types of nails or of the wires used in the manufacture of
A 428 Test Method for Weight of Coating on Aluminum-
nails. The angle of bend and the mandrel diameter will be
Coated Iron or Steel Articles
specified in the product specification. The cold bending shall
D 1761 Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood
be performed by any hand or power device that will deform the
E 18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness and Rockwell
sample closely about a mandrel of specified diameter through
Superficial Hardness of Metallic Materials
the required angle without causing damage to the nail surface.
F 547 Terminology of Nails for Use with Wood and Wood-
The sample shall be considered to have failed if fracture occurs
Base Materials
prior to attainment of the required minimum bend angle.
Unless otherwise specified, the conventional bend test shall not
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-16 on
be applied to annularly threaded nails or to the region of a nail
Fasteners and are the direct responsibilities of Subcommittee F16.05 on Driven and
exhibiting gripper marks.
Other Fasteners.
Current edition approved Sept. 26, 1980. Published December 1980.
8. Impact Bend Test
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.06.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03.
8.1 The impact test is primarily applicable to the testing of
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.09.
pallet nails to assess their suitability for that application. The
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.08. testing device is shown in Fig. 1 and its operation is described
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F 680
NOTE—This device is available from The National Wooden Pallet and Container Assn., 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Washington, DC 20036
FIG. 1 A Typical Impact Bend Tester for the Impact Bend Testing of Nails
in Annex A1. For any given diameter, the data from this test 9.2 An alternate method for determining Rockwell hardness
can be correlated with Rockwell hardness used to specify the is to cut the nail off about ⁄2 in. (13 mm) from the head. Grind
mechanical properties of the nail. The impact bend test is the top of the head to remove scale and obtain a flat surface.
intended as a convenient test that may be used in manufactur- Grind the transversely cut end flat, using proper precautions
ing and consumer quality monitoring of mechanical properties. not to alter the tempered hardness of the nail. Place the sample
However, in the case of dispute, the Rockwell hardness test, head down on the anvil of the hardness testing machine and
supplemented by the conventional bend test, will be considered determine the hardness on the transverse section.
the governing test.
10. Coating Weight Test
9. Rockwell Hardness Test
10.1 This test
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