What is the MOQ for wire nails from Krishna Industries?

MOQ is 100 Nos per size per type per grade for standard stock items. For non-standard sizes and custom grades (Duplex, Nickel Alloy, Copper), MOQ is 500 Nos. GST invoice on all orders. WhatsApp specification for price and availability confirmation within 2 hours.

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Wire Nails Supplier India — Krishna Industries (KELOR), Ahmedabad

B2B supplier of Stainless Steel & Copper Wire Nails — SS304 / SS316 / Duplex / Nickel Alloy / Pure Copper — Decking · Lost Head · Bullet Head · Lense Head · Roofing (Large Head) — DIA 1.6 mm to 6.00 mm — Length 20 mm to 150 mm — DIN / ISO / JIS / ASTM / IS standards.

MTC on Request · MOQ 100 Nos · GST Invoice (GSTIN: 24AKLPP6499B1ZT) · Pan India Dispatch from Ahmedabad · 2-Hour Quote

A wire nail is a fastener formed from drawn wire — pointed at one end and headed at the other — used to join wood, board, roofing, decking, and structural elements by being driven by hammer or nail gun. While plain bright wire nails (also called construction wire nails) are the most common, premium applications demand stainless steel wire nails or copper wire nails for their exceptional corrosion resistance in outdoor, marine, roofing, and coastal environments where plain iron nails rust and stain the substrate.

Krishna Industries (KELOR), based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, supplies the complete range of stainless steel wire nails and copper wire nails — all head types, all shank types, all grades, all standards — to construction contractors, EPC firms, decking fabricators, roofing contractors, and industrial buyers across India. GST invoice. MOQ 100 Nos. Pan India dispatch.

Material Selection Guide — SS304 vs SS316 vs Copper Wire Nails

The most common ordering mistake: specifying plain galvanised nails or SS304 nails for marine, coastal, or timber decking where SS316 or copper is required. Use this table before ordering.

Material	Grade / Alloy	Key Property	✅ Specify For	❌ Not For
SS304 (A2)	AISI 304 / UNS S30400 / DIN 1.4301	18% Cr + 8% Ni — general corrosion resistance	Indoor furniture, general carpentry, interior joinery, HVAC panels, food non-GMP, non-coastal construction	Marine environments, coastal roofing, pressure-treated timber, swimming pool areas — SS304 pits in chloride service above ~150 ppm
SS316 (A4)	AISI 316 / UNS S31600 / DIN 1.4401	18% Cr + 10% Ni + 2–3% Mo — chloride pitting resistance	Marine decking, coastal roofing, jetty / wharf timber, swimming pool timber structures, chemical plant cladding, offshore platforms	Budget indoor applications — SS316 is 20–30% premium over SS304
Duplex (2205)	UNS S32205 / DIN 1.4462	Austenitic + Ferritic dual-phase — high strength + chloride resistance	High-load structural connections in marine environment, desalination, aggressive chemical exposure	Standard woodworking — over-specified and uneconomical for typical nail applications
Copper	Pure Copper (Cu >99.9%)	Excellent corrosion resistance + self-healing patina — compatible with copper, zinc, lead roofing sheets	Copper roofing, slate roofing, lead flashings, cedar & redwood siding, marine timber planking, heritage restoration	Structural load-bearing — copper is softer than SS; not for structural timber framing
Nickel Alloy	Monel / Alloy 400 / Alloy 600	Extreme seawater + acid corrosion resistance	Seawater submerged timber, chemical process plant, offshore marine, acid environments	Standard construction — significant cost premium; specify only where SS316 is inadequate

⚠️ Critical for Pressure-Treated Timber (CCA / ACQ / CA): Modern preservative-treated timber contains copper compounds (ACQ, CA) that are highly corrosive to galvanised and plain steel nails. Always specify SS316 or copper wire nails for treated timber decking, fencing, and landscaping. SS304 is marginal — SS316 is the correct specification per most decking standards.

Types of Wire Nails — Head Profiles

Head type determines the holding power, withdrawal resistance, and surface finish requirement of the nailed joint. Select the correct head before ordering.

Decking Nails

Lost Head Nails

Finish Applications

Very small head — can be punched below surface
Leaves minimal visible mark for painted/stained finish
Used in flooring, architrave, skirting, cladding, joinery
Smooth shank standard; annular ring available
Available in SS304 and SS316
DIA range: 1.6 mm to 3.75 mm

Bullet Head Nails

General Purpose

Conical / tapered head — largest volume nail type
Used in framing, formwork, general timber construction
Smooth shank standard
Strong holding power with easy driving
Available SS304, SS316
Lengths: 20 mm to 150 mm

Lense Head (Oval Head)

Hardwood / Flooring

Oval / elliptical head profile
Splits hardwood less than round-head nails
Preferred for hardwood flooring, solid timber boards
Can be set flush or punched below surface
Available SS304 and SS316

Roofing Nails — Large Head

Roofing & Cladding

Large flat head (clout head) — maximises bearing area over roofing sheet / felt
Types: Full Round / Flat Head / CSK Head / Clouts
Used with fibre cement, slate, asphalt felt, copper sheet, lead
Copper grade essential for copper and slate roofing
SS316 for coastal / marine roofing applications
Short shank — typically 20 mm to 50 mm

Types of Shank — Withdrawal Resistance Selection

The shank profile is the most critical factor for holding power (withdrawal resistance). Smooth shank nails drive easily but pull out more readily; textured shanks dramatically increase withdrawal resistance.

Shank Type	Holding Power	Drive Resistance	Specify For
Smooth	Standard baseline	Lowest — easiest to drive	General carpentry, framing, temporary fixing, formwork
Barbed	25–35% higher than smooth	Low-moderate	Pallet nails, timber frame connections, crates and packaging
Annular Ring	Up to 3× smooth — very high	High — may require gun nailing	Decking, flooring, siding, hardboard, structural connections requiring maximum withdrawal resistance
Helical / Spiral	Up to 3× smooth — very high	High — rotates as driven	Hardwood flooring, timber frame shear walls, decking boards, applications with cyclic loading or vibration

ℹ️ Decking Board Selection Rule: For timber decking boards exposed to wetting and drying cycles, specify annular ring or helical shank nails in SS316. Plain smooth shank nails in treated pine decking can withdraw by 1–2 mm per wet/dry cycle, causing board lift over 2–3 seasons. Ring/spiral shank nails eliminate this problem.

Wire Nail Size Range — DIA and Length

Diameter (mm)	Common Lengths (mm)	Common Application
1.6 mm	20, 25, 30	Fine joinery, mouldings, trim work, light panelling
2.0 mm	25, 32, 40, 50	Interior cladding, architrave, cabinet backs
2.5 mm	40, 50, 65	Hardwood flooring, stair nosing, skirting boards
3.0 mm	50, 65, 75, 90	General framing, decking, roofing battens
3.35 mm	65, 75, 90, 100	Structural timber joinery, decking boards
3.75 mm	75, 90, 100, 125	Heavy framing, LVL, structural connections
4.0 mm	90, 100, 125, 150	Heavy structural timber, post and beam
4.5 mm	100, 125, 150	Marine piling, heavy structural, hardwood post connections
5.0 mm	125, 150 + custom	Heavy marine timber, offshore platform timber decking
6.0 mm	125, 150 + custom	Maximum range — heavy structural, marine, industrial

Non-standard lengths available on request. Imperial sizes also supplied: 1″ to 6″ in all grades. Minimum order for non-standard sizes: 500 Nos. Custom development available as per customer drawings or specifications.

Surface Finish & Point Options

Option	Type	Purpose
Plain Surface	Upper Surface	Standard smooth wire — lowest friction, easiest driving, suitable for most applications
Chequered / Diamond Surface	Upper Surface	Knurled / textured surface under head — increases grip between head and substrate, prevents head pull-through in fibre cement, slate, and asphalt products
Diamond Point	End Point	Standard faceted point — sharp entry, clean hole, suitable for most timber types including hardwood
Blunt Point	End Point	Flat or blunt tip — punches through rather than splitting — specify for hardwoods prone to splitting (teak, merbau, ironbark, jarrah) and for pallet nailing where point geometry does not matter

Standards Available

Krishna Industries supplies wire nails conforming to the following internationally recognised standards. Specify the standard on your purchase order and we will supply accordingly with MTC on request.

Standard	Full Name	Scope
DIN	Deutsches Institut für Normung	DIN 1143 (wire nails), DIN 1152 (round wire nails) — most common specification in Indian industrial procurement
ISO	International Organization for Standardization	ISO 1051 (round wire nails) — international benchmark
JIS	Japanese Industrial Standards	JIS A5508 — specified for Japanese OEM projects and joint ventures
ASME / ASTM	American Society / American Society for Testing and Materials	ASTM F1667 — specified for US-standard EPC and export projects
IS	Bureau of Indian Standards	IS 723 (steel wire nails) — Indian standard for domestic government and infrastructure procurement
BSW	British Standard Wire (Gauge)	BWG diameter reference — used in legacy specifications and some export markets

Available Grades

Grade Family	Grades Available	Key Properties	Typical Application
Austenitic	SS304 (A2), SS305, SS316 (A4), SS310, SS321	Non-magnetic, excellent corrosion resistance, good formability	General construction, marine, food, coastal, chemical plant
Martensitic	SS410, SS416, SS420, SS431	Magnetic, hardest SS grades, moderate corrosion resistance	Heavy-duty nailing into hardwood where hardness is needed; limited corrosion environments
Ferritic	SS409, SS430, SS439	Magnetic, moderate corrosion, lower cost than austenitic	Automotive trim, exhaust applications, moderate corrosion service
Duplex	2205 (Austenitic + Ferritic)	High strength + excellent chloride pitting resistance	Offshore, marine submerged, chemical, desalination structures
Nickel Alloy	Monel 400, Alloy 600, Alloy 625	Extreme corrosion resistance — seawater, acids, alkalis	Marine submerged timber, chemical plant, offshore platform decking
Copper	Pure Copper (Cu ≥99.9%)	Self-healing patina, compatible with copper/zinc/lead roofing materials	Copper roofing, slate, heritage restoration, lead flashings, marine planking

Applications — Where Wire Nails Are Specified

🏗️ Timber Decking

SS316 ring shank decking nails for treated pine, merbau, teak, and composite decking boards exposed to wetting and drying cycles.

🏠 Roofing & Cladding

Large-head roofing clout nails in SS316 (zinc/fibre cement), copper (copper/slate roofing), for fixing roof sheets, battens, and felt.

⚓ Marine & Coastal

SS316 and Monel nails for jetty, wharf, boat, and pontoon timber construction in seawater and tidal splash zones.

🪵 Furniture & Joinery

Lost head and lense head nails in SS304 for interior furniture, flooring, skirting, architrave, and cabinet making.

🏭 Industrial & EPC

SS316 nails for chemical plant cable trays, walkway grating timber inserts, and process plant structural timber connections.

🏛️ Heritage & Conservation

Copper nails for heritage building restoration, period-accurate roofing, and conservation work requiring original material compatibility.

🌿 Landscaping & Fencing

SS316 nails for treated timber garden fencing, raised garden beds, and landscaping structures in contact with CCA/ACQ preserved wood.

📦 Custom & OEM

Custom nail development per customer drawing or specification. Custom packaging and private labelling available on request.

Custom Wire Nail Development

Standard wire nails cover most applications — but Krishna Industries also supports full custom nail development for OEM, contractor, and specification-driven projects:

Nails manufactured to customer drawings or technical specifications — non-standard DIA, length, head geometry, or shank profile
Customised stainless steel grade and property class — specify SS310, SS321, SS431, or Duplex 2205 for specialised environments
Anti-galling coated fasteners for high-friction and high-load nailing applications
Non-standard material finish — electro-polished, passivated, black oxide, or plain
Customised packing and labelling available on request — bulk bag, small box, retail blister packs
Engineering support for application-specific product development and performance validation

How to Order Wire Nails from KELOR

Share on WhatsApp or Email:
1. Material — SS304 / SS316 / Duplex / Copper / Nickel Alloy
2. Head Type — Decking / Lost Head / Bullet Head / Lense Head / Roofing (Large Head)
3. Shank Type — Smooth / Barbed / Annular Ring / Helical
4. Diameter (mm) — e.g. 3.0 mm
5. Length (mm or inches) — e.g. 75 mm
6. Quantity (Nos)
7. Standard required — DIN / ISO / ASTM / IS / JIS
8. MTC / test certificate required? Yes / No
9. Delivery location (for freight calculation)

📱 WhatsApp: +91 93135 43530 | 📧 Email: [email protected]

Why Buy Wire Nails from Krishna Industries?

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B2B Industrial Supplier

Dedicated B2B supplier for EPC contractors, construction firms, OEMs, and MRO stores. Not a retail outlet. GST invoice on every order.

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MTC & Test Certificates

Mill Test Certificate (MTC) available on request for all stainless steel and copper nail orders. Conformance to DIN / ISO / ASTM documented.

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2-Hour Quote

Send inquiry on WhatsApp — price, availability, and delivery timeline confirmed within 2 business hours. No lengthy tender process for standard items.

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Pan India Dispatch

Dispatch from Ahmedabad via VRL Logistics, DTDC, and Professional Courier to all major cities. Same-day dispatch for stock items on orders received before 2 PM.

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Full Fastener Range

One-stop supplier for nails, stud bolts, hex nuts, washers, and industrial valves. Combine orders to reduce freight cost and paperwork.

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GSTIN Verified

GSTIN: 24AKLPP6499B1ZT | IEC: AKLPP6499B. Registered under GST since 2017. All invoices valid for ITC (Input Tax Credit) claims.

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Quick Specification Summary

Parameter	Details
Product	Stainless Steel Wire Nails / Copper Wire Nails / Construction Wire Nails
Materials	SS304, SS305, SS316, SS310, SS321, SS410, SS416, SS420, SS430, SS409, SS439, Duplex 2205, Nickel Alloy (Monel), Pure Copper
Head Types	Decking, Lost Head, Bullet Head, Lense Head (Oval Head), Roofing / Clout (Full Round / Flat / CSK)
Shank Types	Smooth, Barbed, Annular Ring, Helical / Spiral
Upper Surface	Plain / Chequered (Diamond)
End Point	Diamond / Blunt
Diameter Range	1.6 mm to 6.00 mm
Length Range	20 mm to 150 mm & 1″ to 6″
Standards	DIN (1143, 1152), ISO (1051), JIS (A5508), ASTM (F1667), IS 723, BSW
MOQ	100 Nos (standard stock items) \| 500 Nos (non-standard / custom)
HSN Code	73170010 (iron/steel nails) / 74152100 (copper nails)
GST Rate	18% (HSN 7317 / 7415)
MTC	Available on request
Dispatch	Ahmedabad — Pan India via VRL Logistics, DTDC, Professional Courier
GSTIN	24AKLPP6499B1ZT

Frequently Asked Questions — Wire Nails

What is the difference between SS304 and SS316 wire nails?

SS304 (A2) contains 18% chromium and 8% nickel — it provides good general corrosion resistance for indoor, non-chloride, and non-coastal applications including furniture, interior joinery, and general construction. SS316 (A4) adds 2–3% molybdenum to the SS304 base, which dramatically increases resistance to chloride pitting and crevice corrosion. Specify SS316 wire nails for all marine, coastal, outdoor, decking in treated timber (ACQ/CA), swimming pool structures, chemical plant, and any application where chloride levels may be elevated. SS304 wire nails will pit, stain, and eventually fail in chloride service — the extra cost of SS316 is negligible compared to the cost of nail replacement and timber staining.

When should I use copper nails instead of stainless steel nails?

Specify copper wire nails when: (1) the substrate is copper, lead, or zinc roofing sheet — galvanic compatibility is essential and stainless steel nails in contact with copper sheet create a galvanic pair that accelerates corrosion of the sheet; (2) the application is slate roofing — copper is the traditional and still-preferred material for slate fixing and is compatible with slate weathering chemistry; (3) heritage or conservation work requires period-accurate materials; (4) the timber is cedar, redwood, or other naturally preservative-treated species where tannins react with iron-based nails causing dark staining — copper is inert to these tannins. For standard marine decking and structural applications where copper compatibility is not required, SS316 is preferred as it is harder and provides better structural holding.

What is the difference between a smooth shank and annular ring shank wire nail?

A smooth shank wire nail has a plain cylindrical shank between the head and point — it drives easily but can be withdrawn (pulled out) with relatively modest force. An annular ring shank nail has a series of sharp circumferential ridges (rings) machined or rolled into the shank — these rings bite into the timber fibres when driven and create mechanical interlock that resists withdrawal. Annular ring nails have up to 3× the withdrawal resistance of smooth shank nails of the same diameter and length. Specify annular ring shank nails for decking boards, structural sheathing, flooring, and any connection where withdrawal under cyclic loading, moisture movement, or vibration is a concern. For temporary fixing or formwork where the nail must be removed, specify smooth shank. Helical (spiral) shank nails provide similar high withdrawal resistance to annular ring but are preferred in hardwood flooring because the rotation during driving reduces splitting.

Can I use SS304 nails in pressure-treated timber (ACQ, CCA, CA)?

No — SS304 is not recommended for ACQ (Alkaline Copper Quaternary), CA (Copper Azole), or similar copper-based preservative-treated timber. Modern preservative formulations (which replaced CCA/arsenic) contain elevated copper compounds that are significantly more corrosive to lower-grade stainless steels, zinc-plated fasteners, and galvanised nails than the old CCA. Most timber treatment industry standards and building codes now require SS316 (or hot-dipped galvanised Class 3 as a minimum, HDG Class 4 for coastal) for all treated timber connections. Specify SS316 annular ring or helical shank nails for all ACQ and CA treated timber decking, fencing, and landscaping timber. Using SS304 or galvanised nails in ACQ treated timber will result in accelerated corrosion, nail head rusting, and brown staining of the timber surface within 2–3 years in normal exposure conditions.

What standards are available and can you supply with MTC?

Krishna Industries supplies wire nails to DIN 1143, DIN 1152, ISO 1051, JIS A5508, ASTM F1667, and IS 723 standards. Specify the required standard on your purchase order. Mill Test Certificate (MTC) confirming material grade (chemical composition and mechanical properties) and standard conformance is available on request for all stainless steel and copper wire nail orders. MTCs are issued by the mill of origin and are forwarded with the shipment or sent by email. For government / PSU procurement or quality-plan-controlled projects requiring third-party inspection or test reports, please advise at time of inquiry so we can arrange accordingly.

What is the MOQ and lead time for wire nails?

MOQ is 100 Nos per size per type per grade for standard stock items (SS304 and SS316 bullet head and lost head nails in common sizes). For roofing clout nails, decking nails, and copper nails, MOQ is 100 Nos with 3–7 days lead time from order confirmation. For non-standard sizes, custom grades (Duplex, Nickel Alloy, Monel), or custom shank/head combinations, MOQ is 500 Nos with 2–4 weeks lead time depending on mill availability. WhatsApp the specification (material, head type, shank type, DIA, length, quantity) for a confirmed price and availability response within 2 hours.