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BECK's distribution policy is primarily aimed at resellers, i.e. dealers and other producers. From Europe to overseas we only ship goods in full containers (20ft or 40ft). In principle, customers are only supplied directly if they can accept at least 4 such containers per year. American Customers who are not able or do not wish to buy directly from Europe in full containers can purchase from our Distribution Center in Alabama (BECK AMERICA). In addition, this warehouse serves to handle fill-in orders from existing container customers to rectify possible customer supply problems.

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As an open system provider, we enable customers to freely choose fasteners and tools and thereby to decide which best suit your requirements. For this reason, our opinion is that product expertise should not be limited to our own range. At BECK we always make sure we are familiar with the specific nature of our market competitors to provide the best assistance in any case.

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A chemical-metallurgical surface treatment of the nails is absolutely necessary where nails are used in climates with increased or heavy corrosion exposure. Depending on the requirements, we offer different grades for corrosion protection.

RUSTPROOF: A2 & A4 (1.4301 & 1.4401) or SS304 & SS316HOT-DIP GALVANISED: min. 400 g/m² (50 µm) ELECTRIC GALVANIC (YELLOW, BLUE or BLACK): blank -70 g / m (9 µm) - 120 g / m² (15 µm) - 160 g / m² (20 µm)

We can say in good conscience that we produce one of the world's best qualities of hot-dip galvanized finishes. Our products are tested by means of the salt spray test (according to ASTM B117 and DIN50021).

The enormous breadth of our product range of around 17,000 different staples, approximately 3000 pins and 10,000 magazine nail types is also due to the wealth of different materials and coatings that we can offer our customers. Please see below an overview of the most important materials and coatings. Please note that a host of other materials are additionally available on request.

STAPLES

Materials (Standard):

Steel: the classes C1006 (carbon content = 0.06%) or C1010 (carbon content = 0.10%): Tensile strength: between 600 – 1200N/mm²

Stainless steel: Classes A2 or A4 (= SS304 or SS316):
A2 (DIN 1.4301 or AISI304): among other things C=max. 0.08%; Ni=8-11%; Tensile strength: 750-850N/mm²
A4 (DIN 1.4401 or AISI316): among other things C=max. 0.08%; Ni=10-14%; ; Mo=2-3%; Tensile strength: 750-850N/mm²
Aluminium: grades Al99.5, AlMg1.5, AlMgSi0.5 or AlMg5: tensile strength depending on material between 140 – 450N/mm

Metallurgical surfaces:
Electro galvanised: Standard 5 – 25 g/m², Class 1 min. 46 g/m², 84 g/m² = 12 µm (ac. Eurocode 5, Service Class 2), Class 2 min. 92 g/m², Class 3 min. 200 g/m²
Copper -plated: Standard 1 – 5 g/m²
Bronze-plated (LF/Liquor Finish): Standard 1 – 5 g/m²
Hot-dip galvanised: min. 350 g/m²
GALFAN™ (Zn 95%, Al 5%): min. 200 g/m²
PVC coated: (Ø coating: 0.2 mm, core standard galvanised)

NAILS (PINS/BRADS/ANGLE BRADS/T-NAILS)

Materials (Standard):

Steel: the classes C1006 (carbon content = 0.06%) or C1010 (carbon content = 0.10%): Tensile strength: between 600 – 1200N/mm²

Stainless steel: Classes A2 or A4 (= SS304 or SS316):
A2 (DIN 1.4301 or AISI304): among others C=max. 0.08%; Ni=8-11%; Tensile strength: 750-850N/mm²
A4 (DIN 1.4401 or AISI316): C=max. 0,08%; Ni=10-14%; Mo=2-3%; Tensile strength: 750-850N/mm²
Aluminium: grades Al99.5, AlMg1.5, AlMgSi0.5 or AlMg5: tensile strength depending on material between 140 – 450N/mm

Metallurgical surfaces:
Galvanised: Standard 5 – 25g/m²

COLLATED NAILS

Materials (Standard):

Standard structural steel: As a standard material we use C9D structural steel acc. to DIN DIN EN 16120-2 (or ASTM A510) for the production of our nails. C=0.04-0.08% tensile strength: 700-850 N / mm² are also possible high-strength steels with tensile strength 900-2000 N / mm².

Stainless steel:
A2 (according to DIN 1.4301 or AISI 304): The high nickel content in the alloy leads to the excellent applicability in outdoor applications because of the corrosion protection. Among other things, C=max. 0.08%; Ni=8-11%; Tensile strength: 750-850N/mm²
A4 (in accordance with DIN 1.4401 or AISI 316): In addition to the nickel content, especially the molybdenum content results in excellent rust protection for extreme climatic conditions. Among others, C=max. 0.08%; Ni=10-14%; Mo=2-3%; Tensile strength: 750-850N/mm²
Aluminum: Aluminum is often used where aesthetic reasons influence the choice of material, or when connected wood has to be sawn again after mounting. The aluminium used is
AlMg5 (standard: EN-AW5019) and consists of 95% aluminium and 5% magnesium. Tensile strength: 340-450N/mm²

Metallurgical surfaces:
I. GALVANISED:
a) ELECTRO-GALVANISED YELLOW (= CHROMATED): 5µm (= 35g/m²) - 9µm (=63g/m²) - 12µm (=84g/m²) – 15µm (=105g/m²) – 20µm (=140g/m²) thickness (= heavy coating)+ additional sealing (on request of customer)
b) ELECTRO-GALVANISED BLUE (= CHROMATED + POSSIBLE PASSIVATED): 5µm (=35g/m²) - 9µm (=63g/m²) – 12µm (=84g/m²) – 15µm (=105g/m²) – 20µm (=140g/m²) thickness (= heavy coating)+ additional sealing (on request of customer)
c) ELECTRO-GALVANISED BLACK (= CHROMATED): 5µm (=35g/m²) - 9µm (=63g/m²) - 12µm (=84g/m²) - 15µm (=105g/m²) - 20µm (=140g/m²) thickness (= Heavy Coating)+ Extra-sealing (at customer request)

II. PHOSPHATED: => 3µm (=21g/m²) + yellow galvanised

III. Copper plated: => 5 - 9µm (=40 - 72g/m²)

IV. HOT-DIP GALVANISED: => min. 50µm (= min. 350g/m²) zinc coating. The quality of our hot dip galvanised coating is one of the most robust and best on the market. In salt spray tests (according to ASTM B117 and DIN50021) we guarantee protection of at least 200 hours until initial rust spots appear. Our hot dip galvanised quality is produced in a two-step process, i.e. the zinc layer is applied only after forging. In a 1-step process, hot-dip galvanised wire is already used when the nail is forged, causing the rust protection to be reduced (as a result of the pounding process).

V. FASCOAT® FINISH: only used for SCRAIL® products.

VI. STAINLESS STEEL GRADES A2 (1.4301) & A4 (1.4401) or SS304 & SS316 (see main materials)