CHOOSE THE RIGHT NAIL

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Which nail size should I use?

Choosing the right size nail to work with your material and product can make a difference in its holding power. When nailing directly onto base materials without pre-drilled holes, the size of the nail often depends on the material used.

XHA Nails   Applications   Material guide   Videos

The advanced XHA nail

XHA nails have unmatched hold in concrete in steel

Premium collated steel nails, designed for use in hard materials such as concrete and steel, as well as softer materials. 

XHA nails are ICC ES, ETA, and E 90 fire-resistance certified
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Available lengths (in.) 

1/2",  7/8",  1-1/16"*,  1-1/8"*,  1-1/4"*,  1-1/2"*

*ETA approved

Nail shank diameter (in.) 

1/8"

Tip shape

Ballistic

Advantages

The XHA comes in collated strips of 10 nails. Each box of nails includes one high-performance gas cartridge for setting at least 800 nails when installing with the FORCE ONE+.

XHA nails have ballistic tips for easy penetration into hard materials

Ballistic tips

The shape of the tip allows for easy penetration into the material and greater ease when shooting into hard materials.

The XHA's serrations offer unmatched grip in hard materials

Serrations

The serrated surface of the nail improves grip on hard materials such as concrete and steel. 

Typical applications

XHA nails are usually paired with accessories while using the FORCE ONE+ gas nailer. Because the nails come in a variety of lengths, there are a wide range of possible certified applications.

  • Electrical installations
  • HVAC
  • Fire alarms
  • Façades
  • Highways
  • Pipes
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The NCC nylon cable clasp nailed to a ceiling with the XHA nails and FORCE ONE+ nailer
The ATV threaded rod hanger nailed to a ceiling with an XHA nail and the FORCE ONE+ nailer
The ATR clamp nailed to a ceiling with an XHA nail and the FORCE ONE+ nail gun
The CHN nylong cable clamp nailed to a wall with an XHA nail and the FORCE ONE+ nail gun
FORCE ONE+ have a variety of certifications, such as: ETA, CE, UL, KIWA, and ICC ES
XHA nails can be used in steel, concrete, brick, concrete blocks, and wood

Material guide

The length of the nail depends on the base material. The harder the base material, the shorter the nail should be to avoid bending or damaging the integrity of the nail. A full list of lengths for each base material can be found below.

Looking for more information? We can provide more detailed explanations for each base material upon request.

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Recommended lengths

XHA nails have a strong hold in steel

Steel
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1/2"

XHA nails shoot and hold perfectly into concrete with the FORCE ONE+ nailer

Concrete >C20/25
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7/8" 1-1/16" 

The XHA has strong pull-out values in concrete

Concrete C20/25
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7/8" 1-1/16" 1-1/8"

XHA nails hold firm in solid brick applications

Solid brick
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7/8" 1-1/16" 1-1/8" 1-1/4"

XHA nails are perfect for construction with concrete blocks

Concrete block
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1-1/8" 1-1/4"

XHA nails grip well in wood with their serrations

Wood
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1-1/2"

Application videos

To help you choose and visualize installation applications, we have created this playlist of videos demonstrating which nails you should use with each material.

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