Abstract: A fastener that may be used in the construction of pallets is disclosed. The fastener includes a head having a head diameter, a single elongate shank having a nominal shank diameter, and a plurality of rings extending outwardly from the shank. Each ring has a crest and a root, with the crest being located closer to the head than the root. The fastener has a bending yield strength of about 100 ksi or greater, and a length of between about 0.5 inch and 1.75 inches. The ratio of the head diameter to the nominal shank diameter is between 2.70 and 3.37, and the plurality of rings are formed so that an average outer diameter of the crests of the rings between a middle ring and the head is greater than an average outer diameter of the crests of the rings between the middle ring and the tip.

Abstract: A pallet having wooden boards secured together by nails which achieve approved operating characteristics. The nail is embodied in a package secured together by a pair of parallel wires welded to the shanks. Each nail having a shank diameter between 0.092 in. and 0.148 in., each nail is manufactured from steel wire and has a length between 1.625 in. and 3 in. The ratio of the head diameter to the shank diameter of each nail is between 2.70 and 3.37.

Abstract: A package of collated galvanized carbon steel fasteners suitable for use in adverse environmental conditions is disclosed. The package includes a plurality of fasteners and an attachment structure. Each fastener includes a carbon steel head that has a top surface suitable for being driven into a flush relationship with a substrate, and a bottom head surface that contacts the substrate. Each fastener also includes a single carbon steel elongate shank that is integral with the head, extends from the bottom head surface, and includes a tip opposite the head. Each fastener further includes an electrodeposited coating that is deposited directly on a surface of the carbon steel head and shank. The electrodeposited coating includes zinc and has an average thickness of greater than about 1.0 mil. The top surface of the carbon steel head is textured to improve adhesion between that electrodeposited coating and the top surface.

Abstract: A pallet having wooden boards secured together by nails which achieve approved operating characteristics. The nail is embodied in a package secured together by a pair of parallel wires welded to the shanks. Each nail having a shank diameter between 0.092 in. and 0.148 in., each nail is manufactured from steel wire and has a length between 1.625 in. and 3 in. The ratio of the head diameter to the shank diameter of each nail is between 2.70 and 3.37.