Pro-Drive Fasteners®
Flooring Fasteners

L-Cleats Engineered
Not To Jam.

Precision-formed 16 GA and 18 GA L-Cleats for solid hardwood and engineered flooring. Guaranteed compatibility with every major brand of cleat nailer.

Made in USAMADE IN USA · PREMIUM GRADE RECYCLED US STEEL
JAM-FREE GUARANTEE
PRECISION FORMED
PRECISE ANGLE ON BARBS FOR SUPERIOR HOLDING POWER
INDUSTRY-LEADING HEAVY DUTY PACKAGING WITH EASY-TO-RESEAL BOXES HELPS REDUCE WASTE FOR CONTRACTORS
Pro-Drive Fasteners® L-Cleat strip — vertical product detail
Pro-Drive Fasteners® 16 Gauge L-Cleat packaging
16 Gauge Packaging — 1,000ct box, 5 per master carton
16 Gauge L-Cleats

Heavy-duty hold for solid hardwood — 1-1/2", 1-3/4", and 2" lengths.

Made in USAMADE IN USA
Gauge
16
Lengths
1-1/2" · 1-3/4" · 2"
Pack
1,000 ct × 5 boxes
Application
3/4" Solid Hardwood
Packaging: All L-Cleats are shipped in 1,000ct boxes and packed in master cartons of 5 (1,000ct × 5 = 5,000ct per master carton).
L-Cleats installed in hardwood flooring
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Pro installers trust Pro-Drive Fasteners®.

Patent Pending Head Design on 16GA L-Cleats GUARANTEED NOT TO JAM.

Engineered to produce Flexible Collated Nail Strips, using Worthen Industries USA Made Collation Tape that Provides greater Strip Flexibility – to increase Installers efficiency in Using full strips. ALLOWS for Jam free performance on any major Brands’ Tools in the market.

Heavy-duty hold for solid hardwood — 1-1/2", 1-3/4", and 2" lengths.

Made with premium grade recycled US steel.

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Reference

L-Cleat Subfloor Depth Chart

Select the correct cleat length and gauge for your flooring thickness. Every diagram is drawn to the same scale — cleat length, flooring thickness, and penetration are directly comparable across cards.

1-1/4" L-Cleats

18 or 20 Gauge
5/16" floor3/4" pen · 3/4" sub
3/8" floor11/16" pen · 3/4" sub
1/2" floor5/8" pen · 3/4" sub

1-1/2" L-Cleats

16 or 18 Gauge
1/2" floor13/16" pen · 3/4" sub
9/16" floor3/4" pen · 3/4" sub
5/8" floor11/16" pen · 3/4" sub
3/4" floor5/8" pen · 3/4" sub

1-3/4" L-Cleats

16 or 18 Gauge
1/2" floor31/32" pen · 3/4" sub
9/16" floor29/32" pen · 3/4" sub
5/8" floor7/8" pen · 3/4" sub
3/4" floor13/16" pen · 3/4" sub

2" L-Cleats

16 Gauge
5/8" floor1-1/16" pen · 3/4" sub
3/4" floor1" pen · 3/4" sub
Actual fastener depth can vary based on wood milling or tongue profile. This chart is for reference purposes only. Consult wood manufacturers for correct fastener length before installation.
Dimensions

L-Cleat Profile — 16 GA & 18 GA

Elevation view of the Pro-Drive Fasteners® L-cleat: a flat barbed shank with a perpendicular L-head flange bent off the top. Both gauges are drawn at the same scale — 16 GA runs a heavier shank and wider head flange than 18 GA.

16 Gauge
16 GA · L-Head · Barbed · Chisel Point
18 Gauge
18 GA · L-Head · Barbed · Chisel Point