What does the number mean on staples?

Staples are often described as X/Y (e.g. 24/6 or 26/6), where the first number X is the gauge of the wire (AWG), and the second number Y is the length of the shank (leg) in millimeters. Some exceptions to this rule include staple sizes like No. 10.

How do you read staples sizes?

Often, the size will appear in the metric, two-number form, for example, 23/6. The first number refers to the gauge of the staple, and the second number refers to the length of the staple's legs. Generally, for office use, it's the leg length that will vary, depending on how many pages you need to staple at once.

What number are standard staples?

The most widely recognised standard for staple sizes reads wire gauge/shank length, such as 23/8, for example, where the gauge of the wire (23) is the former, and the shank length (8 mm) is the latter. One example of an exception to this rule is the standardised size No. 10 staple, which is used for mini staplers.

Are T50 staples the same as 140?

Introducing the fantastic 140 Series Staples! Known also as T50 staples, these are a great addition to any upholsterer's kit.

What size is a No 10 staple?

10 (Fit Rexel Stapler) Staples x 1000 in Box 4mm x 9mm.

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Are there different size staples?

Common sizes for the home and office include: 26/6, 24/6, 24/8, 13/6, 13/8 and No. 10 for mini staplers. Common sizes for heavy duty staplers include: 23/8, 23/12, 23/15, 23/20, 23/24, 13/10, and 13/14.

What gauge is a T50 staple?

Product Description. Arrow Fastener T50 3/8-inch crown 16-gauge stainless-steel staples (1000-pack) are designed to resist rust when used in high-moisture environments. These staples are made from durable 16-gauge stainless steel and feature a 3/8-inch crown size.

What are 140 staples?

140 Series Staples are popular in the building trade as the large surface area of the flatwire 140 series staple is ideal for holding up plastic sheeting and insulation. These high strength staples are made from flat galvanized steel wire for the best strength fixing. Also available in stainless steel.

What size are 140 series staples?

Tacwise 140 Series Heavy Duty Staples Galvanised 10 x 10.6mm 5000 Pack (21772)

What are 80 series staples?

80 Series Fine Wire Staples

A quality general purpose staple most commonly used in upholstery for use in fastening thin material to wood.

What size is standard staple size?

The most popular staple for office staplers is the 26/6. A standard 6mm staple. Most manufacturers produce a 26/6 staple and as long as your stapler says it uses 26/6 staples, you can usually use any brand version.

Can you use 18 gauge staples for upholstery?

At 18-19 gauge, medium wire staples can be used for heavier upholstery, cabinet assembly, paneling, trim, sheathing, underlayment, siding and soffits. Heavy wire staples are the strongest, ranging from 15-17 gauge.

What size are Type 5 staples?

Length: 6mm. Width: 9.5mm.

What size is 18 gauge staples?

Available Sizes

These 18 gauge staples are available in a range of crown sizes including 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 5/16", and 3/8", with lengths ranging from 1/4" all the way to 1 1/2".

What are Type 13 staples?

The 13 Series staples have a crown width of 10.65mm, placing them in the middle of the other fine wire staples according to width. This means they have decent holding power, but while not being overly bulky – the perfect size you could say.

What are Type 55 staples?

What does Series mean in staples?

Companies create these numbers as a reference to the type of staple that they supply. For example, the 80 series is larger than the 71 series, and the 140 series is larger than both of those.

What is the difference between JT21 and T50 staples?

JT21 staples are the T50's little brother. Although often referred to as light-duty, there's really nothing “light” about them. Built with the same quality and precision as the T50, these staples utilize a thinner wire in a smaller staple format to deliver great holding power.

What does T50 mean for staples?

A T50 staple is defined by its flat top (the “crown”) which is 10mm wide (3/8″). The staples then come in a wide variety of lengths including: 6mm (1/4″) 8mm (5/16″) 10mm (3/8″)

Are T50 staples 20 gauge?

Product Description

3PLUS T50/10 20 Gauge Galvanized Fine Wire Staples, 5,000 per box. Crown Size: 3/8-Inch (10.6 mm), Leg Length: 3/8-Inch (10 mm).

What are 1/4 crown staples used for?

Narrow crown staplers are 1/4-inch wide staples and range in length up to 1.5-inch long. They are great at holding across the grain on thin strips like lattice without splitting the wood. Because of their shape, they provide a lot of holding power if you go across the grain.

What size staples does my staple gun take?

Light duty staple guns load three sizes of staples: 1/4, 5/16- and 3/8-inch staples. Since the heavy duty stapler can handle a greater variety of staple sizes, it might seem that there's really no need for the light duty model. There are, however, other factors to consider beside staple capacity.

Are Staple Gun staples universal?

The right staples aren't necessarily determined just by the manufacturer. More important than the brand of staples is the size. Check your stapler or staple gun to see what size staples you need. If you find those at your local Westlake and they're made by a different manufacturer, they should still work fine.