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KYA 12 Gauge 1-1/2 Inch x .120 Inch Mechanical Galvanized Smooth Shank Plastic Collated Concrete Nails are hardened concrete and steel drive pins designed for pneumatic and compatible gas-powered fastening systems. The featured SD38 fastener measures 1-1/2 in. / 38mm long with a .120 in. / 3.0mm shank diameter and 6.3mm head width.
Made from No. 60 alloy steel, the nail uses a smooth shank, mechanical galvanized finish and 0° plastic strip collation. It is intended for fastening applications such as wood to concrete, light steel to concrete, drywall track, carpet tack strips, door and window components, ceiling systems, solid masonry and filled block where the nail, substrate and fastening tool are suitable for the application.
| Specification | SD38 Product Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Plastic Collated Concrete & Steel Drive Pins |
| Series / Model | SD38 |
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 1-1/2 in. / 38mm |
| Shank Diameter | 0.120 in. / 3.0mm |
| Head Width | 6.3mm |
| Material | No. 60 Alloy Steel |
| Finish | Mechanical Galvanized |
| Shank Type | Smooth Shank |
| Collation | 0° Plastic Collated Strip |
| Nails Per Strip | 10 pcs |
| Packaging | 1,000 nails/box; 10 boxes/case |
| Tool Reference | CS3040 pneumatic nailer and compatible concrete nailers; KYA also lists OrionPower, Hitachi and Ramset as tool-family references |
| Typical Substrates | Concrete, steel, solid masonry and filled block where suitable |
Tool compatibility should be confirmed by exact model rather than brand name alone. Before bulk ordering, verify nail length, shank diameter, head width, plastic-strip configuration and the fastener range specified by the nailer manufacturer.
Request a Bulk Quote12 gauge hardened steel construction for concrete and steel fastening applications.
1-1/2 in. / 38mm length for applications requiring deeper fastening than shorter SD-series pins.
.120 in. / 3.0mm smooth shank for the featured SD38 configuration.
Mechanical galvanized finish provides corrosion protection for general construction use.
0° plastic strip collation keeps nails aligned for loading and feeding through compatible concrete nailers.
10 nails per strip supports repeated fastening and quick magazine loading.
Suitable for fastening wood, light steel components, drywall track, carpet strips and construction materials to compatible concrete or masonry substrates.
Packed for professional and distributor supply at 1,000 nails per box.
Plastic collated concrete nails are hardened drive pins assembled into strips for use with compatible pneumatic, gas or other concrete fastening tools. The plastic strip keeps individual fasteners aligned at a consistent spacing so the tool can advance the next nail after each fastening cycle.
Unlike conventional loose concrete nails installed manually with a hammer, collated drive pins are intended for powered fastening systems. This makes them useful for repetitive commercial installation work such as drywall track, flooring components, door and window framing and interior fit-out.
The correct fastening application depends on the base material, attached material, fastener length, tool energy and required embedment. The following are common applications for SD-series concrete drive pins.
Plastic collated concrete pins can be used for attaching suitable light-gauge drywall track and interior framing components to concrete floors and structural substrates when the fastening system is specified for the application.
Applications can include fixing wood battens, furring strips and other compatible wood components to concrete, solid masonry or filled block.
The hardened drive pin can also be used for selected light-steel-to-concrete fastening applications when substrate hardness, steel thickness and tool energy are suitable for the fastener.
Concrete drive pins are used in flooring installation for fixing appropriate carpet strips and related flooring components to concrete subfloors.
Other applications include selected door-frame, window-frame, ceiling-system and interior construction fastening where powered concrete fasteners are permitted.
Tool matching is one of the most important purchasing considerations for plastic collated concrete nails. Two concrete nailers from the same brand can use different pin diameters, head sizes, strip designs or length ranges.
| Matching Factor | SD38 Reference |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Nail Length | 38mm / 1-1/2 in. |
| Shank Diameter | 3.0mm / .120 in. |
| Head Width | 6.3mm |
| Collation | 0° Plastic Strip |
| Strip Quantity | 10 Nails Per Strip |
| KYA Tool Reference | CS3040 Pneumatic Nailer |
| Other Listed Tool-Family References | OrionPower, Hitachi and Ramset — exact model compatibility must be verified |
Ramset, for example, offers different pin families with different shank diameters, collation systems and magazine requirements. A similar overall nail length does not by itself establish compatibility. Always compare the complete fastener specification with the tool manual.
Check Tool CompatibilityMechanical galvanizing applies a zinc coating to the steel fastener to help improve corrosion resistance compared with an uncoated steel surface. The featured SD38 uses a mechanical galvanized finish.
A galvanized coating does not automatically make a concrete nail suitable for every exterior, marine or highly corrosive environment. For exposed construction, treated materials or demanding environmental conditions, confirm the required corrosion-protection specification before ordering.
The SD38 featured on this page uses a smooth shank. Smooth hardened drive pins are designed to penetrate suitable concrete, masonry or steel substrates when driven by an appropriate fastening tool.
Other concrete fastener systems may use knurled, stepped, grooved or specially shaped shanks to achieve different penetration or holding characteristics. These configurations should be treated as separate fastener specifications rather than interchangeable versions of the .120 smooth-shank SD38.
KYA supplies the SD concrete nail family in several lengths. The table below is a series reference. The featured product on this page is the SD38 38mm / 1-1/2 inch, .120 inch configuration. Confirm the exact shank diameter for the individual SKU being ordered.
| Item | Series Specification | Length (mm) | Length (inch) | Pcs/Stick | Pcs/Box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD19 | 12 Gauge Series, 0.109-0.118 in. Reference Range | 19 | 3/4 in. | 10 | 1,000 |
| SD22 | 12 Gauge Series, 0.109-0.118 in. Reference Range | 22 | 7/8 in. | 10 | 1,000 |
| SD25 | 12 Gauge Series, 0.109-0.118 in. Reference Range | 25 | 1 in. | 10 | 1,000 |
| SD32 | 12 Gauge Series, 0.109-0.118 in. Reference Range | 32 | 1-1/4 in. | 10 | 1,000 |
| SD38 | Featured SKU: .120 in. / 3.0mm Smooth Shank | 38 | 1-1/2 in. | 10 | 1,000 |
Because different SD-series listings can use different nominal shank diameters, buyers should specify both length and shank diameter rather than ordering only by the SD item number.
Concrete fastener length should be selected according to the thickness of the material being attached and the required penetration into the base material. A longer nail is not automatically stronger or more suitable.
Excessive penetration may damage the substrate or reduce fastening quality, while insufficient penetration can result in inadequate holding performance. Substrate hardness and tool power also affect final embedment.
| Selection Factor | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Attached Material | Wood, drywall track, light steel, carpet strip or other component |
| Material Thickness | Thickness of material being fastened |
| Base Material | Concrete, steel, masonry or filled block |
| Required Embedment | Determine according to fastening-system and project requirements |
| Tool Model | Confirm supported fastener diameter and length |
| Required Loads | Use tested or engineered fastening data where structural load capacity is required |
Concrete density, aggregate, age, compressive strength, steel thickness and masonry condition can all affect penetration and holding performance. A drive pin that performs well in one concrete substrate may behave differently in harder concrete or steel.
Where the fastening is load-critical, structural or safety-related, use applicable engineering data, tool-manufacturer recommendations and, where required, jobsite testing rather than relying on nail dimensions alone.
The plastic carrier holds each concrete nail in position and maintains consistent spacing between pins. This supports organized magazine loading and repeatable advancement through a compatible concrete nailer.
For reliable feeding, the strip width and geometry must match the tool magazine. Using nails that have the correct length but an incompatible plastic carrier can result in poor feeding or jams.
Watch the video below for a closer look at KYA concrete nails, plastic strip collation and powered fastening applications.
For distributors, hardware suppliers and construction-fastener buyers, provide the complete nail specification and tool information rather than only requesting “12 gauge concrete nails.”
| Purchasing Parameter | Example for This SKU |
|---|---|
| Series | SD38 |
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 1-1/2 in. / 38mm |
| Shank Diameter | .120 in. / 3.0mm |
| Shank | Smooth |
| Finish | Mechanical Galvanized |
| Collation | 0° Plastic Strip |
| Tool | Provide exact concrete nailer model |
| Substrate | Concrete / Steel / Masonry / Filled Block |
| Application | Drywall Track / Wood / Flooring / Light Steel / Other |
| Order Requirement | Quantity, packaging, labeling and destination market |
This SD38 product is 1-1/2 inches / 38mm long with a .120 inch / 3.0mm smooth shank and approximately 6.3mm head width.
They are used for powered fastening applications including wood to concrete, drywall track to concrete, light steel to concrete, carpet strips, door and window components, ceilings, masonry and filled block where the fastening system is suitable.
The SD-series pins are intended for selected concrete and steel fastening applications. Suitability depends on substrate hardness, steel thickness, nail dimensions and the power of the fastening tool.
.120 inch refers to the nominal shank diameter of the featured nail. It is approximately 3.0mm.
Plastic collated means the individual nails are held together in a plastic strip for loading and automatic feeding through a compatible nailer. The featured product uses a 0° strip with 10 nails per strip.
KYA lists the CS3040 pneumatic nailer as a tool reference and also lists OrionPower, Hitachi and Ramset tool families. Compatibility must be checked using the exact tool model and its specified nail dimensions.
No. Brand name alone does not confirm compatibility. Different tool models use different pin diameters, lengths, heads and collation systems. Check the exact tool specification before ordering.
Mechanical galvanizing adds a protective zinc coating that helps reduce corrosion of the steel fastener during general construction use. The required corrosion class should still be confirmed for exposed or aggressive environments.
The SD-series configuration shown on this page contains 10 nails per plastic strip.
The featured product is listed at 1,000 nails per box and 10 boxes per case.
Drywall track is a common powered-fastening application, but nail length must be selected according to track thickness, required embedment, concrete condition and the fastening-system specification. Do not select nail length based only on the application name.
Do not assume structural load capacity from gauge or nail length alone. Structural or safety-critical fastening should use applicable tested load data, engineering requirements and jobsite verification where required.
Possible causes include overly hard concrete, unsuitable aggregate, thick or hard steel, incorrect nail dimensions, insufficient tool energy, excessive nail length or an incompatible fastening system. Test the combination of tool, fastener and substrate before production use.
These item numbers primarily represent different nail lengths from 19mm to 38mm. Choose according to the material being attached, required embedment, substrate and the nailer's accepted fastener range. Also confirm the shank diameter of the individual SKU.
Contact KYA Fasteners with the required quantity, box configuration, labeling, carton marks and other packaging requirements for confirmation.
Contact KYA Fasteners regarding current sample availability. Testing the nails with the buyer's actual nailer and substrate is recommended when changing tool systems or replacing an existing concrete pin.
Ask About SD38 Concrete NailsKYA supplies plastic collated concrete nails and related fastening products for fastener distributors, hardware wholesalers, construction suppliers, drywall suppliers, flooring suppliers and professional fastening users.
For quotations on the 12 Gauge 1-1/2 in. x .120 in. mechanical galvanized SD38 concrete nail, send your nailer model, substrate, application, required quantity, destination market and packaging requirements so the fastener specification can be confirmed before ordering.
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