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Nail Plant LLC We handle brand name products such as Maze Nails, Pneu-Fast, Buildex, FastenMaster and Grip-Fast.
Who makes grip fast?
They require no tools, work with one hand and come with a one year manufacturer’s warranty. Designed to increase production and safety it reduces downtime and the potential of repetitive motion injury. Specialized Marketing Intl., Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the Grip Fast™ shaft collar/fastener.
Where are Grip Rite nails manufactured?
The Product is manufactured in China.
What are Grip Rite nails for?
“Used for general construction where thinner shank for driving ease is desired. Thinner than a common nail, but slightly heavier than a box nail of comparable length.”.
Where are grip fast screws made?
We handle brand name products such as Maze Nails, Pneu-Fast, Buildex, FastenMaster and Grip-Fast. The Nail Plant is located in South Eastern Minnesota. The Nail Plant offers excellent pricing on a wide range of construction fasteners.
What does GRK screws stand for?
oK – stupid question – whats GRK stand for? Green River Killer. BUIC Sep 01, 2007 02:55pm #16. GRK is a brand of high quality screws.
What are Grip Rite nails made of?
Nails are made of higher carbon steel for greater stiffness. Made to conform to ASTM 1667.
What do ring shank nails look like?
Ring shank nails are those with ridges or spirals around the shank; those little ridges can increase the holding power of the nail by 40 percent or more. The ridges on the ring shank nails act as little barbs or wedges that lock the nails firmly into the wood once it’s driven.
What is ASTM f1667?
This specification covers nails, spikes, staples, and other fasteners driven by hand tool, power tool, or mechanical device in single or multiple strikes and are positioned by hand, tool, or machine.
Are Grip-Rite galvanized nails hot dipped?
From the Manufacturer. Box nail for outdoor construction, hot galvanized primarily used for construction, carpentry and framing. Hot-Dipped Galvanized coating with a thin shank reduce splitting. Meets or exceeds ASTM A 153 for use in ACQ and other treated lumber.
What is grip fast?
The Grip Fast® drywall screws are a multiuse fastener for interior projects.
Where are GRK fasteners made?
Founded in 1990, the company makes high-quality screws used in wood, metal and concrete construction which are distributed at GRK’s 40,000-square-foot facility on Rosslyn Road. Though designed in Thunder Bay, GRK uses exclusive manufacturers in Taiwan, Switzerland and Germany.
Will GRK r4 screws rust?
GRK’s Climatek™ coating meets or exceeds standards, including AC257, approved for use in various types of preservative treated wood. Designed for interior/exterior use, the golden finish nicely matches most wood finishes. GRK’s Stainless Steel Screws are made from 305 grade wire which will not rust.
Can GRK screws be used in pressure treated wood?
GRK fasteners are ICC code approved for exterior use in ACQ pressure treated lumber and have the strength to meet all your general construction needs. A building inspector will be able to use an ESR report to code approve your construction projects.
What are chamfer nails?
Extra-thin shank with standard head suitable for working with thin pieces of wood, such as crates or furring. Electrogalvanized nail commonly used to apply chamfer strips.
What are concrete nails?
Concrete nails are made of high-carbon hardened steel and have fluted shafts that help them sink into the concrete. You can also use masonry nails, which have a square cross-section and are tapered from the head to the tip. Masonry nails are cheaper than concrete nails and are less likely to break or bend.
What is a finishing nail?
Finish nails, or finishing nails, are generally made of 15- or 16-gauge steel wire, making them slightly thicker in diameter than brad nails. The added thickness means that finishing nails create a stronger hold than brads. The greater diameter of finish nails leaves a wider hole after fastening a piece of wood.
Is it better to nail or screw fence boards?
Nails are faster than screws to install, meaning less labor for you or your builder (which may translate into lower installation cost). Screws, on the other hand, secure the fence better than nails. They also ensure easier rework should you need to replace a damaged picket.
What are spiral screw nails?
Galvanized screw nails, also known as spiral shank nails are popular due to their strong bonding powder. They have helical shanks, resembling screws, and sharp point making penetrating easier just by turning and twisting the nail. The nail works best with hard wood and other dense materials.
What are twisted nails called?
The Maze Nails mill designed and produced the world’s first spiral shank nails – also called screw thread, Screw-Down® or “drive” nails. These nails have a spiral thread which causes them to turn when they are driven – much like wood screws – and they actually form their own thread in the wood fibers.
What are 8d nails?
Nails. For historical reasons, nails are sold both by a number followed by d and (less confusingly) by length. The “d” stands for penny, so 8d refers to an 8-penny nail, 16d to a 16-penny nail and so on. Others say that the number and the “d” indicate that one 16d (3-1/2 inch) hand-forged nail cost 16 pennies.
What are roofing nails?
: a short nail usually with a large flat head and a barbed shank used for securing roofing paper or asphalt shingles to roof boards.
What kind of nails do you use for a fence?
The most appropriate nail for fence rails are 16-d (3 1/2-inch) nails. A ring-shank nail has concentric ridges (rings) all the way down the nail’s shank, allowing the embedded nail to grip the wood so firmly that it is tough to pull out. The proper nail material is determined by the type of wood you’re using.
Are GRK screws for exterior use?
GRK products are Climatek™ coated, approved for use in treated lumber, and designed for both interior and exterior use.
What are GRK fasteners used for?
GRK RSS Screws are used for structural applications including ledger boards, carrying beams, deck posts, stair rails, and other interior and exterior structures.
