BS 1202-3:1974

What is BS 1202-3 - Aluminium nail specifications about?  

BS 1202-3 is the third part of the BS 1202 series that focuses on aluminium nails and their type. 02-2 provides specifications for aluminium nails. 

BS 1202-3 specifies requirements, including dimensions and finish, for the following types of aluminium nails: 

• Round plain head nails 
• Round lost head nails 
• Clout, slate and tile nails 
• Extra-large head felt nails 
• Nipple head roofing nails 
• Panel pins 
• Gimp pins 
• Tile pegs, sharp and round points 
• Annular ring shank flat head nails 
• Helical threaded shank flat head nails 

Who is BS 1202-3 - Aluminium nail specifications for? 

BS 1202-3 on aluminium nail specifications is useful for: 

• The hardware and Ironmongery Industry 
• Manufacturers of nails 
• Design engineers 
• Mechanical engineers 
• Organizations that design, build and maintain nails 
• Industries that make use of nails (I.e., construction, roofing, etc) 
• Research and development team 
• Quality control personnel 
• Inspection bodies 

Why should you use BS 1202-3 - Aluminium nail specifications?  

Aluminium nails can be used for a wide range of projects and are commonly used in roofing to attach metal roofs and shingles. Because of their lightweight characteristics, combined with better rust resistance than galvanised nails, we prefer to use aluminium nails. 

BS 1202-3 covers all the requirements, dimensions and tolerance specifications for Aluminium nails and their type. As a manufacturer, you need to adhere to quality standard specifications provided in BS 1202-3 and you will be able to maintain and design the quality level of Aluminium nails. 

Following guidelines in BS 1202-3, you can maximize the efficiency or effectiveness of Aluminium nails and lets you manufacture and deliver standardized, high-quality and seamless finish Aluminium nails to your customers.