ASTM F680-20

Standard Test Methods for Nails

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 When specified, the tests selected for application shall be performed to assure conformance with requirements stipulated in the product specification.
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 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2020
• ICS: 21.060.50 - Pins, nails
• Technical Committee: F16 - Fasteners
• Drafting Committee: F16.05 - Driven and Other Fasteners

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D1761-20 - Standard Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood and Wood-Based Materials
• Effective Date: 15-Apr-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F680 − 20
Standard Test Methods for
1
Nails
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF680;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.
1. Scope* A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for the testing of
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
nails. The test or tests selected, and the requirements for
of Steel Products
compliance, will be as specified in the applicable product
A428/A428M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on
standard.Performancetestsfornailwithdrawalandlateralload
Aluminum-Coated Iron or Steel Articles
capabilityarenotincludedastheyarecoveredbyTestMethods
D1761 Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood and
D1761.
Wood-Based Materials
1.2 The tests described are as follows:
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Ma-
Section
terials
Dimensional tests 5
F547 Terminology of Nails for Use with Wood and Wood-
Tension test 6
Base Materials
Conventional bend test 7
Impact bend test 8
Rockwell hardness test 9
3. Terminology
Coating weight test 10
Coating adherence test for zinc-coated nails 11
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded method, refer to Terminology F547.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4. Significance and Use
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
4.1 When specified, the tests selected for application shall
be performed to assure conformance with requirements stipu-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
lated in the product specification.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Dimensional Tests
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 Dimensions to be evaluated include, but shall not be
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
limited to length, shank diameter, diameter or major dimen-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
sions of head, straightness, head concentricity to shank, and
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
length of point. For mechanically deformed nails, angle, depth,
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
and configuration of deformations and other dimensional
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical characteristics shall be measured when required. Unless
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
specified, any suitable measuring means as identified in these
test methods may be applied.
2. Referenced Documents
5.2 Measurement of smooth shank nails:
2
2.1 ASTM Standards: 5.2.1 Smooth shank nails shall be measured at the approxi-
mated mid-point of the shank length. Additional locations
along the shank may be selected as required.
5.2.2 Measurements shall not be taken across the gripper
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on
marks.
Fasteners and are the direct responsibilities of Subcommittee F16.05 on Driven and
Other Fasteners.
5.2.3 Average of two measurements taken approximately
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2020. Published January 2021. Originally
90° apart shall constitute the diameter measurement.
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F680-17. DOI:
10.1520/F0680-20.
5.3 Measurement of deformed shank nails diameters (See
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Note 1.)
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.3.1 For deformed shank nails where the deformation
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. exists along the entire length of the shank.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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5.3.1.1 Measure at the approximate mid-point of the shank specified in the product specification. The cold bending shall
length.Additional locations along the shank may be selected as be performed by any hand or power device that will deform the
requi
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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Designation: F680 − 17 F680 − 20
Standard Test Methods for
1
Nails
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F680; 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.
1. 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 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems,concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and
determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A90/A90M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Iron and Steel Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products
A428/A428M Test Method for Weight [Mass] of Coating on Aluminum-Coated Iron or Steel Articles
D1761 Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood and Wood-Based Materials
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
1
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on Fasteners and are the direct responsibilities of Subcommittee F16.05 on Driven and Other
Fasteners.
Current edition approved June 1, 2017Dec. 15, 2020. Published June 2017January 2021. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 20122017 as
F680-80(2012).F680-17. DOI: 10.1520/F0680-17.10.1520/F0680-20.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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F547 Terminology of Nails for Use with Wood and Wood-Base Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to Terminology F547.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 When specified, the tests selected for application shall be performed to assure conformance with requirements stipulated in
the product specification.
5. Dimensional Tests
5.1 Dimensions to be evaluated include, but shall not be limited to length, stockshank diameter, diameter or major dimensions of
head, straightness, head concentricity to shank, and length of point. For mechanically deformed nails, angle, depth, and
configuration of deformations shall be measured as specified. Other and other dimensional characteristics shall be measured when
required. Any Unless specified, any suitable measuring means as identified in these test methods may be applied.
5.2 Measurement of smooth shank nails:
5.2.1 Smooth shank nails shall be measured at the approximated mid-point of the shank length. Additional locations along the
shank may be selected as required.
5.2.2 Measurements shall not be taken across the gripper marks.
5.2.3 Average of two measurements taken approximately 90° apart shall constitute the diameter measurement.
5.3 Measurement of deformed shank nails diameters (See Note 1.)
5.3.1 For deformed shank nails where the deformation exists along the
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