ASTM C514-04(2020)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:C514 −04 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Specification for
Nails for the Application of Gypsum Board
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C514; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope for the purpose intended. Before fabrication it shall be suffi-
ciently ductile to withstand cold-bending, without fracture,
1.1 This specification covers requirements for steel wire
through 180° over a radius not greater than the diameter of the
nails suitable for use in the application of gypsum board.
wire (see Section 8).
1.2 Details of construction for a specific assembly to
achieve the required fire resistance shall be obtained from
4. Physical Properties
reports of fire-resistance tests, engineering evaluations, or
4.1 Ductility—The nail shall be sufficiently ductile to with-
listings from recognized fire testing laboratories.
stand cold bending without fracture when tested according to
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Section 8.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4.2 Withdrawal Resistance—The average withdrawal
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
resistance, both immediate and delayed, shall be at least equal
and are not considered standard.
to that provided by 12.5 gauge, 0.099 6 0.003 in.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
(2.515 6 0.08 mm), bright, smooth shank nails with a medium
testmethodportion,Sections7and8,ofthisspecification: This
diamond point, when tested according to 8.2.
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
5. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
environmental practices and determine the applicability of 5.1 Heads—Shall be not less than 0.2375 in. (6.0 mm) and
regulatory limitations prior to use. not more than 0.3875 in. (9.8 mm) in diameter, shall be not
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor- morethan ⁄64in.(0.4mm)thickattheperipheraledge,shallbe
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- uniformly tapered to a small fillet around the shank, shall be
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
either flat or concave, and shall be free from protrusions and
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- sharp, irregular edges.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.2 Shanks—Diameter shall not vary more than 6 0.003 in.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
(0.08 mm) for shank diameters 0.076 in. (1.93 mm) or larger.
2. Referenced Documents
5.3 Points—The nails shall have medium to long diamond
or needle points.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
5.4 Clearance—Where a deformation process produces
other than a smooth shank nail, a clearance area (round and
3. Materials
smooth), measured from the top of the head to the deformed
3.1 Steel Wire, used in the manufacture of nails, shall be of
section, shall be provided equal to the nominal thickness of the
hard-drawn low or medium-low-carbon steel, entirely suitable
gypsum board for which the nails are specified.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C11 on
6. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems and is the direct responsibility
of Subcommittee C11.02 on Specifications and Test Methods for Accessories and
6.1 The nails shall be bright, or chemically treated, or
Related Products.
coated with rust inhibiting material provided that such chemi-
Current edition approved April 1, 2020. Published April 2020. Originally
cal treatment or rust inhibitor does not adversely affect the
approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as C514 – 04 (2014).
DOI: 10.1520/C0514-04R20.
performance of the nail as specified in Section 4. The nails
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shall also be compatible with the joint compound and decora-
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tion. Nails shall be neatly formed and free from injurious
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the ASTM website. defects or deformations.
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C514−04 (2020)
7. Number of Tests 16 %, but not more than 19 %, free moisture as determined by
a suitable moisture meter. Required wood blocks for a test
7.1 At least five nails from each lot of 100 individual
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