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Nails & Spikes
Brad Nails
Brad nails are thin, small-headed finishing nails, usually 18 gauge, used where the fastener head must be nearly invisible. The small head sinks below the surface and is filled over.
Used in trim, moulding, cabinetry, and light assembly where splitting and visible heads are a concern. Bought by finish carpenters and furniture makers.
Standard
ASTM F1667
Size range
5/8 – 2 1/2 in · 16 – 64 mm
MOQ
From 50 pcs
Lead time
Samples 5–10 days
What we produce
- 18 gauge thin wire for minimal splitting of trim
- Small round head sinks below the work surface
- Cold headed from drawn steel wire
- Bright, galvanized, or stainless steel 304 options
- Smooth shank drives cleanly into thin stock
Specification notes
- Common lengths from 5/8 in to 2 in (16 – 50 mm)
- Longer 2 1/2 in (64 mm) sizes for thicker trim
- Custom lengths produced per drawing
Specifications
Every line below is a starting point, not a limit. Non-standard sizes, special threads and unusual materials are what we do — send the drawing and we confirm what fits.
| Standard | ASTM F1667 |
|---|---|
| Size range | 5/8 – 2 1/2 in · 16 – 64 mm |
| Threads | Not applicable |
| Head / geometry | Small round head, smooth shank |
| Materials | Stainless steel 301 / 303 / 304 / 304L / 316 / 316L / 410 / 416 / 17-4PH · carbon steel 1045 / 1215 / 12L14 · alloy steel 4130 / 4140 · aluminium 2024 / 5052 / 6061 / 7075 · brass · bronze · copper · titanium |
| Finishes | As machined · black oxide · zinc plating · nickel plating · chrome plating · anodizing · passivation (through our vetted partner network) |
| Precision | ±0.01 mm on features that locate, seal or fit; ISO 2768-m for general dimensions |
| Marking | Head marking, grade marking or your own identification mark per drawing |
| Documents | Material certificate (MTR) with every batch, plus pre-shipment photos before dispatch |
| MOQ | From 50 pieces per type and material · samples from 1 piece |
| Sample lead time | 5–10 days |
| Production lead time | 25–35 days after sample approval |
| Quote | Within 24 hours, with DFM feedback |
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Send us the drawing
We reply within 24 hours with DFM feedback, a process route and a price. Samples from 1 piece, production from 50 pieces, shipped from Qidong City, Jiangsu Province, China.
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