{"product_id":"simpson-strong-tie-strong-drive-33-degree-scn-smooth-shank-connector-nail-2-1-2-in-x-148-in-hdg-2500-pack-n10dhdgpt2500","title":"Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive 33-Degree SCN Smooth-Shank Connector Nail, 2-1\/2-in. x .148-in. HDG, 2500-Pack (N10DHDGPT2500)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade for Connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Simpson Strong-Tie N10DHDGPT2500 Strong-Drive 33 Degree SCN Smooth-Shank Connector Nail is built for structural connector installation, not general framing. That means the size, head style, and shank are matched to connector work where approved fasteners matter.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/compliance.svg\" alt=\"compliance\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior-Ready Coating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eHot-dip galvanized coating helps resist corrosion in exterior and treated-wood applications. If the job calls for a coated connector nail, this version is the right one to reach for.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaster Nail Loading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eOrange-painted tips help with quick orientation in the nailer, and the head ID stamp helps confirm size on the job. Small details, but they save time when you are loading nails all day.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie N10DHDGPT2500 Strong-Drive 33 Degree SCN Smooth-Shank Connector Nail\u003c\/strong\u003e is a collated connector nail made for installing structural metal connectors in wood construction. This is a \u003cstrong\u003ecollated connector nail designed for structural connector installation in factory-built, modular, and wood-connector fastening applications\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003eN10DHDGPT2500\u003c\/strong\u003e. This pack gives you 2,500 hot-dip galvanized nails sized at 10d, 2-1\/2 in. long, with a 0.148 in. shank diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat matters here is that this is not just a generic strip nail. Simpson designed this Strong-Drive connector nail for approved connector applications, where the nail dimensions, head style, and coating all need to line up with the hardware and the environment. The smooth shank design helps with fast, easy penetration, which is exactly what you want when you are doing high-volume connector installation and need clean, repeatable driving with a power metal connector nailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis version uses a full round head with a smooth head pattern and a hot-dip galvanized finish. In practical terms, the full round head gives the bearing surface expected for connector fastening, while the hot-dip galvanized coating makes this a better fit for exterior applications and preservative-treated wood than bright, uncoated alternatives. Simpson also notes that bright nails are not for exterior or treated-wood use, which is why the coating on this model is more than a box-checking spec. It directly affects where you can use the nail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe 33-degree collation format is another jobsite-relevant detail. These nails are intended for use with compatible 33-degree paper strip power metal connector nailers, so they are built around fast loading and efficient placement in tight connector locations. If you are installing hangers, ties, and other wood connectors with a pneumatic connector nailer, the angle and collation style matter because they affect fit, feed, and access. This nail is built around that workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSimpson added a couple of smart usability touches that are easy to overlook until you have burned through a few strips on site. The orange-painted tips make it easier to orient the strip quickly during loading, which cuts down on fumbling. The head ID stamp gives you a quick visual check for nail size on the job, which helps when multiple approved fastener types are around the gang box or trailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFrom a spec standpoint, this nail is 9 gauge with a 0.285 in. head diameter and 0.148 in. shank diameter. That combination is what ties the product back to its intended connector applications. The 2-1\/2 in. length and 10d size make it suitable for specific Simpson-approved connector installations where that size is called out. As always with connector fastening, the right move is to match the nail to the connector requirement instead of substituting by guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor buyers, the ideal user is the framing crew, modular builder, or contractor doing repetitive structural connector installation with a compatible 33-degree connector nailer. It is also a good fit for shops and crews that want a large pack count to keep production moving. If you need approved connector nails for wood connectors, want hot-dip galvanized protection, and do enough volume to justify a 2,500-pack, this is the kind of fastener that makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Real Connector Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/82hoh5gpqa\/jpeg\/F_HTT5_InstPho_Pho_Inst_TensionTie-SmoothShankConnectorNail-Collated_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie N10DHDGPT2500 Strong-Drive 33 Degree SCN Smooth-Shank Connector Nail being driven with a connector nailer into a metal tie on a wood stud and sheathing wall assembly on a jobsite\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis fastener is made for structural connector installation, where fit and approval matter more than using whatever strip nails are on the truck. It is intended for wood connector applications and factory-built or modular construction work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eTested and approved for a variety of connector applications and environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDesigned for use in wood connector installations with compatible power fastening tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCoated for Exterior and Treated Wood Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/wpsqpp2cbg\/jpeg\/F_SCN33THDG_ProdIll_Ill_Prod_33SCN-SmoothShankConnectorNail-HotDipGalvanized_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Illustration of Simpson Strong-Tie N10DHDGPT2500 Strong-Drive 33 Degree SCN Smooth-Shank Connector Nail hot-dip galvanized collated nail strip showing coated shank and painted tip details\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe hot-dip galvanized coating is the big differentiator on this model. If the connector schedule calls for a coated nail, this version helps you stay on spec without stepping down to an interior-use fastener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eHot-dip galvanized per ASTM A153\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eBetter suited than bright nails for exterior and preservative-treated wood applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFaster Loading, Easier Size Checks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ssttoolbox.widen.net\/content\/ikbq6wog2k\/jpeg\/F_SCN33T_ProdPho_Pho_Prod_33SCN-SmoothShankConnectorNail-Strip_C0.jpeg?position=c\u0026amp;color=ffffffff\u0026amp;u=cjmyin\" alt=\"Simpson Strong-Tie N10DHDGPT2500 Strong-Drive 33 Degree SCN Smooth-Shank Connector Nail strip showing collated paper strip, full round heads, and orange-painted tips for loading in a connector nailer\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eWhen you are loading strips repeatedly, little details matter. The painted tips make orientation easier, and the head ID stamp helps you confirm you grabbed the right size before you start driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eOrange-painted tips help speed up nail orientation\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eHead ID stamp provides a quick size check on the jobsite\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e(2500) Simpson Strong-Tie N10DHDGPT2500 33 Degree SCN Smooth-Shank Connector Nails\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eFastener Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eCollated Nail\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eCollation Angle\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e33°\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2-1\/2 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eShank Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e0.148 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eGauge\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eHead Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e0.285 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eShank Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSmooth Shank\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eHead Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eFull Round Head\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eHot-Dip Galvanized\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePenny Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e10d\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003ePackaging Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e31.8 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth\u003eAPI Approval\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eApproved - Full\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/angle.svg\" alt=\"angle\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eNailer Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for compatible 33-degree paper strip power metal connector nailers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eApplication Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eIntended for wood connector installations and structural connector applications where this nail size and type are specified.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eTool Verification\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie recommends confirming compatible tool models through its Fastener Finder or tool compatibility matrix.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFactory-Built Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eModular Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eStructural Connectors\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWood Connector Installation\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eFraming Crews\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eIf you keep multiple connector nail sizes on site, use the head ID stamp before loading the magazine. It is a quick way to avoid mixing sizes when the right nail is tied to the connector approval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eSimpson Strong-Tie N10DHDGPT2500 Strong-Drive 33 Degree SCN Smooth-Shank Connector Nail Gets the Important Stuff Right\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of connector nail you buy when you want the approved fastener, the right coating, and a big enough pack to keep the crew moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Framing and modular construction crews using compatible 33-degree connector nailers for repetitive wood connector installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e It combines the right connector-focused format with hot-dip galvanized protection, full round heads, and practical touches like painted tips and head ID stamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a substitute-for-anything nail. Match it to the connector requirements and verify your nailer compatibility before you stock up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of nail is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a 33-degree collated smooth-shank connector nail with a full round head for structural connector applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan this nail be used in exterior applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. This model has a hot-dip galvanized finish, and Simpson states hot-dip galvanized nails are for exterior applications, unlike bright nails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is this nail?\u003c\/strong\u003e The nail is 10d, 2-1\/2 in. long, with a 0.148 in. shank diameter and a 0.285 in. head diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tools does it work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed for compatible 33-degree paper strip power metal connector nailers. Simpson recommends verifying fit through its Fastener Finder or compatibility matrix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Simpson Strong-Tie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52999303790886,"sku":"N10DHDGPT2500","price":177.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/N10DHDGPT2500_00707392784869_Feature_Closeup_Photo_01_2f035d2a-bf73-4c25-b3e2-a1bf8c7f9916.jpg?v=1779135448","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/simpson-strong-tie-strong-drive-33-degree-scn-smooth-shank-connector-nail-2-1-2-in-x-148-in-hdg-2500-pack-n10dhdgpt2500","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}