Coil Wire Nails
Coil wire nails are a type of fastener used in a variety of construction, woodworking, and manufacturing applications. They are nails that are connected together in a coil, typically with wire, allowing them to be used in a pneumatic (air-powered) nail gun. Below are the key details and characteristics of coil wire nails:
Purpose:
- Fastening: Primarily used to join wood, metal, or other materials securely.
- Efficiency: Designed to be used in a coil nailer or pneumatic nail gun, which increases the speed and efficiency of nailing large quantities.
- Reduced Downtime: The coil format holds many nails in a compact space, allowing operators to fire more nails before needing to reload.
Construction:
- Material: Coil wire nails are commonly made of steel, but they may also be coated or treated to improve their performance in specific environments.
- Bright Steel: Standard untreated nails used for general indoor applications.
- Galvanized Steel: Coated with zinc to resist corrosion, making them ideal for outdoor use or in environments exposed to moisture.
- Stainless Steel: Used in highly corrosive environments, such as coastal areas, because they offer excellent rust resistance.
- Vinyl or Epoxy Coated: Some coil nails are coated with vinyl or epoxy to reduce friction when being driven, making them easier to install and improving holding power.
Design:
- Collation Wire: The nails are held together with thin wire or plastic strips, which keep them organized in a coil and ready to be fed into a nail gun.
- Coiled Formation: Nails are tightly packed in a coil, allowing a large number of nails (usually between 150 to 350) to be loaded into a coil nailer at once. This reduces the need for frequent reloading during operation.
