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Nails 16D Coated Sinker Steel (Box 2600)
Features
- Coating allows faster penetration
Additional Notes
- other sizes and quantities available by request
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Arra Compliant:
- C
- Buy American Compliant:
- C
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Language Code:
- EN
- Order Minimum Imperial:
- 1
- Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
- EA
- Pack Type:
- Box
- Product Group:
- Fasteners
- Product Height:
- 6.13 in
- Product Length:
- 9 in
- Product Weight:
- 50 lbs
- Product Width:
- 9 in
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Nails
- Product Type:
- Coated Sinker Nail
- Type2:
- Coated Sinker Nail
- Product Finish:
- Coated
- Product Details:
- Coated Sinker Nail
- Product Material:
- Steel
Metallics MN16S50B – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is 16D the right nail size for framing 2x4 walls?
Yes. 16D is the standard size for face nailing and end nailing 2x dimensional lumber, which covers wall plates, studs, and headers. The MN16S50B is a 16D steel sinker, so it's the framing nail, not a sheathing or trim nail. For thinner stock or sheathing you'd step down to an 8D.
2) Are these Metallics nails suitable for exterior or treated lumber?
No, pick something else. The MN16S50B is plain steel with a drive coating, not galvanized or stainless, so it belongs in dry interior framing. Outdoors, in treated lumber, or anywhere moisture reaches it, use a hot dip galvanized or stainless fastener instead.
3) What is a coated sinker nail used for versus a plain common nail?
A sinker has a thin resin or cement coating and a slightly sunken, textured head meant to be driven flush in framing work. The coating on the MN16S50B heats as the nail drives and lets it penetrate faster, then sets to add withdrawal grip. A plain common nail of the same 16D size has a thicker shank and a flat full head that stands proud, which is fine for rough work but not where you want the head sunk level with the sheathing or plate.
4) Do these nails meet Buy American requirements for a federally funded job?
The MN16S50B is flagged both ARRA compliant and Buy American compliant, which is what a government or institutional procurement officer needs on the submittal. Country of origin is listed as multiple, so if your spec requires a single named origin per lot, that is worth confirming with your order.
5) Are these loose nails or collated for a nail gun?
Loose, bulk nails. The MN16S50B comes as a 50 lb box of individual 16D sinkers for hand driving. Collated strip or coil nails for a pneumatic framing gun are a different product, so don't order this one expecting to load a magazine.
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Does the Metallics MN16S50B come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics MN16S50B is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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