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The Skinny on Staples

The Skinny On Staple Families

Your tool leads to your staple family. Each family has different lengths depending on the project and different finishes depending on the environment you are stapling in.

Check out each tool family below to get the skinny on staples for that tool.

Print Staple Guide
T50

T50 

Heavy Duty General Use

Available in:

  • Steel
  • Stainless Steel
  • Monel
JT21

JT21 

Light Duty General Use

Available in:

  • Steel
T59

T59 

Insulated Cable

Available in:

  • Steel
  • Stainless Steel
T25

T25 

Low Voltage Cable

Available in:

  • Steel
P22

P22 

Paper

Available in:

  • Steel
T50

T50  Family

T50  Heavy Duty Staples

Available in: Steel, Stainless Steel, Monel

T50 staples are the world’s best-selling heavy duty staple platform. Made to deliver exceptional holding power, these staples are used for all heavy duty stapling applications.

Learn More About T50  Staples

= Fastened Material

What is being stapled to the base material.

Base Material

The harder the base (Oak, Plywood, MDF) the shorter the staple, the softer (Pine, Douglas Fir and Foam) the base, the longer the staple.

3/16” of the staple must be in the base material.

Staple Finishes

  • Steel

    Low Corrosion Resistance. Ideal for indoor applications.

  • Stainless Steel

    Corrosion Resistant. Ideal for outdoor applications.

  • Monel

    Corrosion Proof. Ideal for marine and harsh saltwater applications where fighting the elements is a must.

Manual

T50

T50 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (504  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 5/16" (505  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 3/8" (506  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 1/2" (508  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 9/16" (509  Series) Steel
T50R.E.D.

T50R.E.D. 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (504  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 5/16" (505  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 3/8" (506  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 1/2" (508  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 9/16" (509  Series) Steel
T50X

T50X 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (504  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 5/16" (505  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 3/8" (506  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 1/2" (508  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
T50PBN

T50PBN 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (504  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 5/16" (505  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 3/8" (506  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 1/2" (508  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 9/16" (509  Series) Steel

Forward Action

5700

5700 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (504  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 5/16" (505  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 3/8" (506  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 1/2" (508  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 9/16" (509  Series) Steel
T50HS

T50HS 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (504  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 5/16" (505  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 3/8" (506  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 1/2" (508  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 9/16" (509  Series) Steel

Pneumatic

PT50

PT50 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (504  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 5/16" (505  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 3/8" (506  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 1/2" (508  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 9/16" (509  Series) Steel

Electric

T50ACD

T50ACD 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (504  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 5/16" (505  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 3/8" (506  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 1/2" (508  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
T50AC

T50AC 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (504  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 5/16" (505  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 3/8" (506  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 1/2" (508  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 9/16" (509  Series) Steel

Cordless

T50DCD

T50DCD 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (504  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 5/16" (505  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 3/8" (506  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 1/2" (508  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel

Hammer Tacker

HT50

HT50 

Sizes:

  • 5/16" (505  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 3/8" (506  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 1/2" (508  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
HTX50

HTX50 

Sizes:

  • 5/16" (505  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 3/8" (506  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 1/2" (508  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
HT55BL

HT55BL 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (504  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 5/16" (505  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 3/8" (506  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
HT55

HT55 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (504  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 5/16" (505  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
  • 3/8" (506  Series) Steel, Stainless, Monel
T50 Package
JT21

JT21  Family

JT21  Light Duty Staples

Available in: Steel

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. They are exceptionally easy to fire, making JT21 staples a favorite with crafters, DIYers, and those with limited grip strength. Used for general home repairs, crafting, art projects, and upholstery.

Learn More About JT21  Staples

= Fastened Material

What is being stapled to the base material.

Base Material

The harder the base (Oak, Plywood, MDF) the shorter the staple, the softer (Pine, Douglas Fir and Foam) the base, the longer the staple.

3/16” of the staple must be in the base material.

Staple Finishes

  • Steel

    Low Corrosion Resistance. Ideal for indoor applications.

Manual

JT21CM

JT21CM 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (214 Series) Steel
  • 5/16" (215 Series) Steel
  • 3/8" (276 Series) Steel
JT27

JT27 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (214 Series) Steel
  • 5/16" (215 Series) Steel
  • 3/8" (276 Series) Steel

Forward Action

TT21

TT21 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (214 Series) Steel
  • 5/16" (215 Series) Steel
  • 3/8" (276 Series) Steel
JT21 Package
T59

T59  Family

T59  Staples for Insulated Cable

Available in: Steel, Stainless Steel

Made for fastening low voltage wires and communication cables without damaging sensitive communication wires. Perfect for any data, video, or communications wires up to 5/16”. The insulators come in clear or black to match the wires being fastened.

Learn More About T59  Staples

= Fastened Material

What is being stapled to the base material.

Base Material

The harder the base (Oak, Plywood, MDF) the shorter the staple, the softer (Pine, Douglas Fir and Foam) the base, the longer the staple.

3/16” of the staple must be in the base material.

For Insulated Cable

For Insulated Cable

Staple Finishes

  • Steel

    Low Corrosion Resistance. Ideal for indoor applications.

  • Stainless Steel

    Corrosion Resistant. Ideal for outdoor applications.

Manual

T59

T59 

Sizes:

  • 1/4” x 1/4” (591168 Series) Steel, Stainless
  • 1/4” x 5/16” (591188 Series) Steel, Stainless
  • 5/16” x 5/16” (591189 Series) Steel, Stainless
T59 Package
T25

T25  Family

T25  Staples for Low Voltage Cable

Available in: Steel

T25 staples feature a round crown design that secures wires without damaging them. The leading choice for low voltage wire applications such as garage door openers, thermostat wire, doorbell wire, alarm systems, and much more.

Learn More About T25  Staples

= Fastened Material

What is being stapled to the base material.

Base Material

The harder the base (Oak, Plywood, MDF) the shorter the staple, the softer (Pine, Douglas Fir and Foam) the base, the longer the staple.

3/16” of the staple must be in the base material.

For Low Voltage Cable

For Low Voltage Cable

Staple Finishes

  • Steel

    Low Corrosion Resistance. Ideal for indoor applications.

  • Monel

    Corrosion Proof. Ideal for marine and harsh saltwater applications where fighting the elements is a must.

Manual

T25

T25 

Sizes:

  • 3/8" (256 Series) Steel, Monel
  • 7/16" (257 Series) Steel, Monel
  • 9/16" (259 Series) Steel, Monel
T25 Package
P22

P22  Family

P22  Staples for Paper

Available in: Steel

Designed specifically for stapling paper, P22 staples are used on desktops and counters in restaurants, dry cleaners, floral shops, schools, and homes around the world. The P22 staple is specially designed to fit the Arrow P22 plier stapler and is great for use on bags, tags, papers, and labels.

Learn More About P22  Staples

= Fastened Material

What is being stapled to the base material.

Base Material

The harder the base (Oak, Plywood, MDF) the shorter the staple, the softer (Pine, Douglas Fir and Foam) the base, the longer the staple.

3/16” of the staple must be in the base material.

Staple Finishes

  • Steel

    Low Corrosion Resistance. Ideal for indoor applications.

Manual

P22

P22 

Sizes:

  • 1/4" (224 Series) Steel
  • 5/16" (225 Series) Steel
P22 Package

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