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8 alpineitw.com (800) 521-9790 NAIL CONVERSION Catalog Nail Replacement Nail Design Load Adjustment Factor 0.162" x 3.5" (16d Common) 0.148" x 1.5" (10d x 1-1/2") 0.64 0.162" x 3.5" (16d Common) 0.148" x 3" (10d Common) 0.84 0.162" x 3.5" (16d Common) 0.148" x 3.25" (12d Common) 0.84 0.162" x 3.5" (16d Common) 0.148" x 3.25" (16d Sinker) 0.84 0.162" x 3.5" (16d Common) 0.162" x 2.5" (16d x 2-1/2") 1.00 0.148" x 3" (10d Common) 0.148" x 2.5" (10d x 2-1/2") 0.85 0.148" x 3.5" (16d Sinker) 0.148"x1.5" (10dx1 1⁄2) 0.77 0.148" x 3" (10d Common) 0.148"x1.5" (10dx1 1⁄2) 0.77 0.148" x 3.5" (16d Sinker) 0.148" x 1.25" (10d x 1-1/4") 0.64 0.148" x 3" (10d Common) 0.148" x 1.25" (10d x 1-1/4") 0.64 0.148" x 3" (10d Common) 0.148" x 3.25" (16d Sinker) 1.00 0.131" x 2.5" (8d Common) 0.131" x 1.5" (8d x 1-1/2") 0.80 0.148" x 3" (10d Common) 0.131" x 2.5" (8d Common) 0.80 PRODUCT CODE REF. NO. DESCRIPTION METRIC EQUIVALENT (mm) FINISH FASTENERS PER 50 LB CARTON DOUG FIR-LARCH / SO. PINE DESIGN LOAD (LBS) LIGHT GAUGE 3 GAUGE SHEAR (1.00) GAUGE SHEAR (1.00) N8 N8 (8d) 10 ga x 1 1 ⁄2" Smooth Shank 3.3 x 38.1 HDG 7600 86 14 105 N10 N10 (10d) 9 ga x 1 1 ⁄2" Smooth Shank 3.3 x 38.1 HDG 5900 92 14 112 N16 N16 (16d) 8 ga x 2 1 ⁄2" Smooth Shank 4.1 x 63.5 BRIGHT 3150 134 18 187 N20L N20AN (20d) 0.192 x 2 1 ⁄8" Annular Ring 4.9 x 54.0 BRIGHT 2750 145 14 174 N20 N20A (20d) .192 x 1 3 ⁄4" Annular Ring 4.9 x 44.5 BRIGHT 3150 119 14 140 N25 N54A .250 x 2 1 ⁄2" Annular Ring 6.4 x 63.5 BRIGHT 1350 167 14 188 10d Common (10d) 0.148 x 3" Annular Ring 3.8 x 76.2 BRIGHT 3350 112 18 158 16d Sinker 0.148 x 3 1 ⁄4" Smooth Shank 3.8 x 82.6 GV 3050 112 18 158 12d Common 0.148 x 3 1 ⁄4" Smooth Shank 3.8 x 82.6 BRIGHT 3050 112 18 158 16d Common 0.162 x 3 1 ⁄2" Smooth 4.1 x 88.9 BRIGHT 4400 134 14 187 10d Hardened 0.148 x 2 1 ⁄2" Smooth 3.8 x 63.5 BRIGHT NA 175 12 210 16d Hardened 0.162 x 3 1 ⁄2" Smooth 4.1 x 63.5 BRIGHT NA 207 12 245 Reference these charts and diagrams for common size substitutions, descriptions and adjustment factors. Special lengths afford economy of purchase and installation, plus depth compatibility with framing members. Nail specifications include head size, thickness, steel and shank design, and point configuration to ensure conformity to published values. Alpine recommends nails are purchased through hardware retailers. N25 N20L N20 N16 N10 N8 Actual Size GAUGE TABLE U.S. Standard Steel Gauge Equivalents in Nominal Dimensions 1 GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET STEEL GAUGE IN DECIMALS 2 IN APPROXIMATE FRACTIONS GAUGE IN DECIMALS 2 IN APPROXIMATE FRACTIONS 3 — — 3 0.239" (6.0 mm) 1 ⁄4" 7 — — 7 0.179" (4.5 mm) 3 ⁄16" 10 0.138" (3.5 mm) 1 ⁄8" 10 0.134" (3.4 mm) 1 ⁄8" 11 0.123 (3.1 mm) 1 ⁄8" 11 0.120" (3.0 mm) 1 ⁄8" 12 0.108" (2.7 mm) 3 ⁄32" 12 0.105" (2.6 mm) 3 ⁄32" 14 0.078" (2.0 mm) 3 ⁄32" 14 0.075" (1.9 mm) 1 ⁄16" 16 0.063" (1.6 mm) 1 ⁄16" 16 0.060" (1.5 mm) 1 ⁄16" 18 0.052" (1.3 mm) 1 ⁄16" 18 0.048" (1.2 mm) 1 ⁄16" 20 0.040" (1.0 mm) 1 ⁄32" 20 0.036" (0.9 mm) 1 ⁄32" 22 0.034" (0.8 mm) 1 ⁄32" 22 0.030" (0.7 mm) 1 ⁄32" 1 The actual steel dimensions will vary from nominal dimensions according to industry tolerances 2 mm = millimeters Nail Penny Sizes Common Length (in) 3d 1.25 4d 1.50 6d 2.00 8d 2.50 9d 2.75 10d 3.00 12d 3.25 16d 3.50 For optimal performance, use Paslode ® Positive Placement ® pneumatic tools and nails. See pages 126 and 127 for additional information.