ASTM F547-22

Standard Terminology of Nails for Use with Wood and Wood-Base Materials

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2022
• ICS: 21.060.50 - Pins, nails
• Technical Committee: F16 - Fasteners
• Drafting Committee: F16.05 - Driven and Other Fasteners

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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
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Standard Terminology of
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Nails for Use with Wood and Wood-Base Materials
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF547;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.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
facilitatequickreferenceandincertaincasesaresub-categorized.Theyareintendedtoapplytometal
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/F1667M.
Whereasdimensionsarenormallynotpartofadefinition,theyareincludedinthisstandardbecause
theyareessentialinfullydescribingthefastenerunderconsideration.Nailsizedesignationsareshown
as length x shank diameter (example 3 × 0.131) All nail and wire dimensions referenced in this
standard are in inches only. For SI dimension, reference F1667/F1667M where applicable.
The definitions are listed under the following headings:
2.1 Nail
2.2 Nail Types used in Engineered and Non-Engineered Building Construction
2.2.1 Framing Nails
2.2.2 Roofing (Shingles, Tile, Underlayment) Nails
2.2.3 Roof Sheathing, Wall Sheathing, Wall Siding Nails
2.2.4 Interior and Flooring Nails
2.2.5 Miscellaneous Construction Nails
2.3 Nail Types use in Specialized Applications
2.4 Finish, Coating and Galvanization Terms
2.4.1 Finish and Coating Terms
2.4.2 Galvanization Terms
2.5 Material Terminology
2.6 Nail Heads Terminology
2.7 Nail Points
2.8 Nail Shank Terminology
2.9 Miscellaneous Terms
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1. Referenced Documents Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel, and
2 Alloy Steel
1.1 ASTM Standards:
A1040Guide for Specifying Harmonized Standard Grade
A510/A510MSpecification for General Requirements for
Compositions forWrought Carbon, Low-Alloy, andAlloy
Steels
A1059/A1059M Specification for Zinc Alloy Thermo-
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F16 on
Diffusion Coatings (TDC) on Steel Fasteners, Hardware,
Fastenersand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F16.05 on Driven and
and Other Products
Other Fasteners.
Current edition approved June 1, 2022. Published June 2022. Originally F1667/F1667MSpecification for Driven Fasteners: Nails,
approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F547–17. DOI:
Spikes, and Staples
10.1520/F0547-22.
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2. Terminology
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.
2.1 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;
2.2 NAIL TYPES USED IN ENGINEERED AND NON-ENGINEERED BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
2.2.1 FRAMING NAILS sinker*—steel-bright or coated as specified, smooth shank,
1 3 11 1
1 ⁄8 × 0.067 to 5 ⁄4 × 0.244 nails with ⁄64 to ⁄2 sinker head
box nail*—carbon steel b
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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 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.
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 F1667F1667/F1667M.
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. Nail size designations are shown
as length x shank diameter (example 3 × 0.131) All nail and wire dimensions referenced in this
standard are in inches only. For SI dimension, reference F1667/F1667M where applicable.
The definitions are listed under the following headings:
Nail Nail Types used in Engineered and Non-Engineered Building Construction Nail Types
used in
Specialized
Applications
Finish, Coating, and Galvanization Terms Material
Nail Heads Terminology
Terminology
NailNailShankPointsTerminologyMiscellaneous Terms
2.1 Nail
2.2 Nail Types used in Engineered and Non-Engineered Building Construction
2.2.1 Framing Nails
2.2.2 Roofing (Shingles, Tile, Underlayment) Nails
2.2.3 Roof Sheathing, Wall Sheathing, Wall Siding Nails
2.2.4 Interior and Flooring Nails
2.2.5 Miscellaneous Construction Nails
2.3 Nail Types use in Specialized Applications
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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 Sept. 1, 2017June 1, 2022. Published October 2017June 2022. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 20122017 as
F547 – 06F547 – 17.(2012). DOI: 10.1520/F0547-17.10.1520/F0547-22.
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2.4 Finish, Coating and Galvanization Terms
2.4.1 Finish and Coating Terms
2.4.2 Galvanization Terms
2.5 Material Terminology
2.6 Nail Heads Terminology
2.7 Nail Points
2.8 Nail Shank Terminology
2.9 Miscellaneous Terms
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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 (Metric) A0510_A0510M
A700 Guide for Packaging, Marking, and Loading Methods for Steel Products for Shipment
F1667 Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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1. Referenced Documents
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1.1 ASTM Standards:
A510/A510M Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel, and Alloy Steel
A1040 Guide for Specifying Harmonized Standard Grade Compositions for Wrought Carbon, Low-Alloy, and Alloy Stee
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