Bulk Roofing Nails at Factory Prices—Ready to Ship?

If you buy roofing fasteners by the keg or pallet, you already know the difference a good nail makes on the roof. For pros asking about bulk roofing nails, here’s a straight-from-the-field look at the Screw Roofing Nail from Yiszhe Wire Mesh—made in Business building Tongxiang, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province. It’s a helical (screw) shank nail with a broad head, built for grip and longevity. And yes, it’s one of those items that quietly saves callbacks.

What’s changing in the market

Pricing stabilized this year, but coating specs are trending up—more contractors are insisting on hot-dip galvanized (HDG) or even stainless for coastal jobs. Sustainability talk is real too: mills are publishing EHS and ISO 9001 documents more openly, and packaging is getting leaner. Surprisingly, the most asked question we hear is still withdrawal strength on OSB.

Core specs at a glance

The Screw Roofing Nail uses low-carbon steel wire, cold-headed umbrella head, and a twisted/helical shank for extra bite. Coatings include electro-galv for interiors and HDG for exterior roofs; stainless is available on request. In real-world use, the screw shank reduces shingle lift on windy ridges—seen it myself during a coastal tear-off.

How it’s made (and tested)

• Materials: low-carbon steel wire, optional 304/316 stainless.
• Methods: wire drawing → cold heading → helical twist → trimming → surface prep → coating (electro or hot-dip) → inspection.
• Testing: dimensions (ASTM F1667), coating mass (ASTM A153), salt spray (ISO 9227), withdrawal on SPF/OSB (ASTM D1761), lot QA under ISO 9001.

Sample lab data: screw-shank withdrawal ≈ 450–650 N in SPF, 20–35% higher than smooth; HDG nails passed ≥ 480 h neutral salt spray without red rust. Your mileage will vary with substrate moisture and density.

Where they’re used

Asphalt shingles, underlayment, plywood/OSB sheathing, light-gauge trims. Industries: residential roofing, modular homes, agricultural sheds, light commercial. In coastal zones, pick HDG or stainless; service life can be 15–30 years depending on exposure and maintenance.

Why screw-shank matters

The helical thread bites into fibers, resisting uplift and thermal cycling. On steep-slope reroofs, I’ve seen fewer nail pops and cleaner shingle lines. Many customers say they notice it most after the first big wind.

Customization & packaging

• Lengths, head diameters, and shank patterns (smooth/ring/screw).
• Coatings: electro, HDG (Class C/D), or stainless for severe exposure.
• Packaging: 20–25 kg cartons, OEM labels, palletized export wrap.

Quick case notes

Coastal hotel reroof (Category 3 wind zone): HDG screw-shank nails cut uplift-related callbacks to near zero over the first storm season, according to the GC. Another: a school reroof specified HDG per ASTM A153; field pulls averaged ≈ 520 N on OSB—solid for the spec.

If you’re sourcing bulk roofing nails for shingle or underlayment work, the helical-shank option is, to be honest, a low-cost upgrade with high upside. Spec HDG where salt or acid rain are factors and lock down QA with ASTM/ISO references in the PO.

References

1. ASTM F1667 – Standard Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples.
2. ASTM A153/A153M – Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.
3. ISO 9227 – Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres – Salt spray tests.
4. ASTM D1761 – Mechanical Fasteners in Wood – Withdrawal and Lateral Resistance.
5. EN 14592 – Timber structures — Dowel-type fasteners — Requirements.