Strong-Drive® Connector Nail Quantities
Simpson Strong-Tie nails and structural fasteners have been developed as the optimum fasteners for connector products. Special lengths afford economy of purchase and installation, and depth compatibility with framing members.
Material: Carbon steel, stainless steel
For power-driven nails, see note “L” in General Instructions for the Installer.




Strong-Drive SCN Smooth-Shank Connector Nail — Hot-Dip Galvanized

Strong-Drive SCNR Ring-Shank Connector Nail — Hot-Dip Galvanized

Strong-Drive SCNR Ring-Shank Connector Nail — Bright

Strong-Drive SCNR Ring-Shank Connector Nail — 316 Stainless Steel

- Use HDG nails with ZMAX® and HDG products. Use stainless-steel nails with stainless-steel products.
- HDG nails sold by Simpson Strong-Tie meet the specifications of ASTM A153 Class D. Stainless-steel nails are Type 316 stainless steel.
Collated Strong-Drive Connector Nails
Simpson Strong-Tie carbon-steel Strong-Drive 33° SCN Smooth- Shank Connector nails and stainless-steel Strong-Drive 33° SCNR Ring-Shank Connector nails are designed to provide installers with a power-driven alternative to hand-driven nails. The nails are approved for use in many popular Simpson Strong-Tie products and serve as a replacement for ring-shank hand-driven common nails in a variety of Simpson Strong-Tie connector applications. Available in 25-nail, paper-tape collated strips.
Material: Carbon steel, hot-dip galvanized, bright (no coating), stainless-steel, ring shank
Finish: Hot-dip galvanized, bright (no coating), 316 stainless steel
Installation:
- Use all specified fasteners; see General Notes.
- For power-driven nails, see note “L” in General Instructions for the Installer.
- Follow the tool manufacturer’s instructions and use the appropriate safety equipment.
- Tools with nail hole-locating mechanisms should be used.
- Paper-tape collated nails are compatible with a variety of popular power nailers. For more information, access our Fastener Finder software.
- For applications involving alternate nails, refer to Fastener Types and Sizes Specified for Simpson Strong-Tie Connectors.



Strong-Drive Connector Nails — Collated 33°

- Use HDG nails with ZMAX® and HDG products.
- HDG nails sold by Simpson Strong-Tie meet the specifications of ASTM A153 Class D. Stainless-steel nails are Type 316 stainless steel..