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KYA 16 Gauge Straight Galvanized Finish Nails are glue-collated finishing fasteners for trim, molding, cabinetry, furniture, window and door casing, baseboards and other interior finish-carpentry applications. The KYA product family uses a 2.9mm head width, approximately 1.58 × 1.35mm shank section, smooth shank and chisel point.
Available lengths run from 15mm to 64mm / 5/8" to 2-1/2". The nails are arranged in straight glue-collated strips with 50 nails per stick and 2,500 nails per box.
This product is supplied with a galvanized finish. KYA also lists stainless steel as an available material option; buyers requiring stainless fasteners should confirm the exact grade and size availability before ordering.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Straight Finish Nail / T Brad Nail |
| KYA Code | KYA-F30 |
| Model | T Brads Nails |
| Gauge | 16 GA |
| Head Width | 2.9mm |
| Shank Width | 1.58mm |
| Shank Thickness | 1.35mm |
| Length Range | 15–64mm / approximately 5/8"–2-1/2" |
| Shank Type | Smooth |
| Point Type | Chisel Point |
| Collation | Glue-Collated Straight Strip |
| Featured Finish | Galvanized |
| Other Material Option | Stainless steel is also available; confirm the exact grade and size availability before ordering |
| Nails per Stick | 50 pcs |
| Nails per Box | 2,500 pcs |
| Primary Applications | Trim, molding, cabinetry, furniture, baseboards, casing, window beading, panels and picture frames |
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The KYA range includes fifteen lengths from 15mm to 64mm. All listed sizes use 50 nails per stick and 2,500 nails per box. Carton quantity changes according to nail length.
| Item | Length | Inch | Pcs / Stick | Pcs / Box | Boxes / Carton | Cartons / Pallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T15 | 15mm | 5/8" | 50 | 2,500 | 20 | 50 |
| T16 | 16mm | 5/8" | 50 | 2,500 | 20 | 50 |
| T19 | 19mm | 3/4" | 50 | 2,500 | 20 | 50 |
| T22 | 22mm | 7/8" | 50 | 2,500 | 20 | 50 |
| T25 | 25mm | 1" | 50 | 2,500 | 20 | 50 |
| T28 | 28mm | 1-1/8" | 50 | 2,500 | 20 | 50 |
| T30 | 30mm | 1-3/16" | 50 | 2,500 | 20 | 50 |
| T32 | 32mm | 1-1/4" | 50 | 2,500 | 20 | 50 |
| T35 | 35mm | 1-3/8" | 50 | 2,500 | 10 | 50 |
| T38 | 38mm | 1-1/2" | 50 | 2,500 | 10 | 50 |
| T40 | 40mm | 1-9/16" | 50 | 2,500 | 10 | 50 |
| T45 | 45mm | 1-3/4" | 50 | 2,500 | 10 | 50 |
| T50 | 50mm | 2" | 50 | 2,500 | 10 | 50 |
| T57 | 57mm | 2-1/4" | 50 | 2,500 | 10 | 50 |
| T64 | 64mm | 2-1/2" | 50 | 2,500 | 10 | 50 |
A 16 gauge straight finish nail is a collated finishing fastener designed for compatible straight-magazine finish nailers. Compared with a thinner brad nail, the 16GA format is commonly selected for trim and woodworking applications where a larger finish fastener is appropriate.
The KYA product uses a small finish-style head, smooth shank and chisel point. The straight glue-collated strip allows the nails to feed through compatible straight 16 gauge finish nailer magazines.
| Feature | 16GA Straight Finish Nail | Angled Finish Nail |
|---|---|---|
| Magazine Format | Straight | Angled |
| Featured KYA Product | 16GA KYA-F30 / T Brad family | Different fastener system; do not substitute by gauge alone |
| Tool Selection | Requires a compatible straight 16GA finish nailer | Requires the specified angled nailer and matching collation geometry |
| Interchangeable? | No. Straight and angled finish nails should not be treated as interchangeable without the nailer manufacturer's specification. | |
| Feature | 16 Gauge Finish Nail | 18 Gauge Brad |
|---|---|---|
| Fastener Section | Thicker finish fastener | Thinner brad fastener |
| Typical Applications | Baseboards, casing, molding, cabinets, furniture and heavier trim | Lighter trim, small decorative pieces and applications where a smaller nail hole is preferred |
| Nail Hole | Typically larger than an 18GA brad hole | Typically smaller |
| Tool | 16GA finish nailer | 18GA brad nailer |
A 16GA finish nail and an 18GA brad are different fastener systems. Do not load 18GA brads into a nailer specified only for 16GA straight finish nails.
The product uses a smooth shank, a common geometry for 16 gauge finish nails used in trim, molding, cabinetry and other finish-carpentry applications.
The product uses a chisel point for controlled penetration into suitable wood materials. Actual splitting and driving performance depends on the wood species, edge distance, nail length, tool setting and installation conditions.
| Option | Product Specification | Selection Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Galvanized | Galvanized finish | Appropriate for many interior and protected finish-carpentry applications; environmental requirements should be checked before exterior use |
| Stainless Steel | Listed as a product option by KYA | Confirm the exact stainless grade, size availability and required environment before ordering |
Zinc coating thickness, salt-spray duration and stainless-steel grade are not specified in the available product data. Confirm the required coating performance or stainless grade before ordering when corrosion resistance is critical.
16 gauge straight finish nails are commonly used for installing baseboards, decorative molding and similar interior trim where the selected nail length provides suitable penetration into the receiving material.
The product can be used for suitable window beading, window casing, door casing and other trim assemblies where a straight 16GA finish nail is specified.
KYA lists cabinetwork and furniture making among the primary applications. Select nail length according to the thickness of the attached component and receiving wood.
Suitable applications can include trim panels, decorative strips, scribe molding and other non-structural interior woodwork where a compatible 16GA straight finish-nail system is used.
Picture-frame assembly is another suitable application. Fastener length and placement should be matched to the frame profile to reduce the risk of visible breakthrough.
Selected lengths are also listed for upholstered trim panels and rattan assemblies. Test the nail length and tool setting on the actual workpiece where the material is thin or visually sensitive.
| Selection Factor | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Trim Thickness | The nail must pass through the molding, casing or panel and retain sufficient penetration in the receiving material. |
| Substrate | Wood species, density and engineered-wood composition can affect driving and nail-length selection. |
| Tool Length Range | The nailer must explicitly accept the selected nail length. |
| Risk of Breakthrough | Excessively long nails can exit thin workpieces or appear on visible surfaces. |
| Required Finish | Match the galvanized or stainless option to the environmental and project requirement. |
Do not determine compatibility from “16 gauge” alone. The nailer must accept the required straight-strip format, nail cross section, head dimensions, collation and selected length.
| Tool / System | Reference Fastener Range | KYA Compatibility Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| KYA T64 | 16GA straight finish nails, approximately 1.6 × 1.4mm shank, approximately 2.8mm head, 25–65mm length | The KYA T64 is specified for approximately 25–65mm straight 16GA finish nails. The 25–64mm KYA-F30 lengths fall within that stated length range, but KYA-F30 is listed at approximately 1.58 × 1.35mm with a 2.9mm head, so actual feed fit should still be confirmed before ordering. |
| BOSTITCH SB16 System | BOSTITCH SB16 data lists 0° straight 16GA fasteners around 1.6mm diameter, 3mm head and 25–64mm length | Useful dimensional reference only. Do not claim universal BOSTITCH compatibility without checking the exact nailer model and strip geometry. |
| Paslode Straight 16GA System | Paslode straight galvanized finish nails are listed from 1-1/4" to 2-1/2" | Use as an industry size reference; cross-brand KYA compatibility is not established solely by gauge and length. |
| Metabo HPT Straight 16GA System | Metabo HPT straight 16GA finish nails are listed as 0° straight, smooth-shank, galvanized and glue-collated fasteners | Similar market class does not automatically prove interchangeability with every Metabo HPT nailer. |
| Other 16GA Finish Nailers | Varies by manufacturer and model | Compare gauge, straight or angled format, head width, shank section, length range and collation before use. |
The KYA finish-nail family includes 15mm, 16mm, 19mm and 22mm lengths. These sizes are below the 25mm minimum stated for the KYA T64 finish nailer and require a tool that specifically accepts these shorter fasteners.
When purchasing short 16GA finish nails, provide the exact tool model and minimum fastener length so compatibility can be checked before use.
| Parameter | KYA Reference |
|---|---|
| Gauge | 16 GA |
| Magazine Format | Straight |
| Head Width | 2.9mm |
| Shank | Approximately 1.58 × 1.35mm |
| Point | Chisel |
| Shank Type | Smooth |
| Collation | Glue-Collated Straight Strip |
| Strip Count | 50 nails per stick |
| Length | Select one of the current 15–64mm configurations and verify it is within the tool's rated range |
| Ordering Information | What to Provide |
|---|---|
| Fastener | 16GA Straight Finish Nail / KYA-F30 family |
| Length | Specify T15 through T64 or required metric / inch length |
| Finish / Material | Specify galvanized or required stainless-steel option and confirm exact availability |
| Nailer | Provide exact manufacturer and model when compatibility must be confirmed |
| Application | Trim, molding, cabinetry, furniture, casing, panels or other finish-carpentry application |
| Workpiece | Provide material and thickness when nail-length selection needs to be checked |
| Quantity | Boxes, cartons, pallets or required purchasing volume |
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The KYA product family ranges from 15mm to 64mm / approximately 5/8" to 2-1/2".
The specified head width is 2.9mm.
The product specification lists approximately 1.58mm width × 1.35mm thickness.
They are straight-strip 16 gauge finish nails. They should not be treated as interchangeable with angled 15GA or angled 16GA finish-nail systems.
The nails use a chisel point.
The nails use a smooth shank.
They are supplied as glue-collated straight strips.
The size table lists 50 nails per stick across T15 through T64.
The packing specification lists 2,500 nails per box.
Yes. The specified finish is galvanized. KYA also lists stainless steel as another material option.
The exact stainless grade is not specified in the available product data. Confirm the required stainless-steel grade before ordering instead of assuming 304 or 316.
The galvanized version is primarily suited to interior and protected applications. For exterior, wet or corrosion-sensitive conditions, confirm the required coating or stainless-steel specification for the project.
Typical applications include baseboards, molding, door and window casing, cabinetry, furniture, decorative trim, panels, window beading and picture-frame assembly.
The KYA T64 specification lists 16GA straight finish nails from 25mm to 65mm with approximately 1.6 × 1.4mm shank dimensions. The 25–64mm KYA-F30 sizes fall within the stated length range, but KYA-F30 is listed at approximately 1.58 × 1.35mm, so exact feed fit should still be confirmed before ordering.
The T64 specification starts at 25mm. Therefore, the 15mm, 16mm, 19mm and 22mm members of this finish-nail family are below the tool's stated minimum length.
Universal compatibility should not be assumed. Check the nailer's accepted gauge, head dimensions, shank dimensions, straight-strip geometry, collation and nail-length range.
They belong to the same general 16GA straight finish-nail market, but the dimensions are not identical. BOSTITCH SB16 data lists approximately a 1.6mm shank and 3mm head, while KYA-F30 is listed at approximately 1.58 × 1.35mm with a 2.9mm head. Verify the exact nailer before substitution.
No. A 16GA finish nail has different dimensions and requires a compatible 16GA finish nailer. Use the fastener gauge specified by the tool manufacturer.
Choose the nail length according to trim thickness, receiving material, required penetration and the length range of the nailer. Do not select a longer nail solely for greater length because excessive penetration can cause breakthrough.
KYA supplies 16 gauge straight finish nails for fastener distributors, pneumatic-tool distributors, furniture manufacturers, cabinet factories, woodworking suppliers and professional finish-carpentry buyers.
For quotations on 16GA straight galvanized finish nails, provide the required length, finish or material, exact nailer model, application, workpiece thickness, packing requirement and purchasing quantity.
