Types of collated staples
Below are ten categories of collated staple varieties, which are provided in A-Z order. Read through these to learn more about the types of staple gun staples.
1) Carton staples
Find carton closing staples for mail rooms and packaging environments. A lineup of alternatives is available including, 32 series, 35 series and specialist Bostitch range options such as SW7437, SW9040, SW9060 and SWC7437 coil carton staples. These are competitively priced and choosing these will massively improve mailroom efficiency.
2) Fencing staples
We have two main staples for fencing products available. These are
KMR Fencing Staples 40mm (2,520) and M18FF/40 Galvanised Fencing Staples 40mm (960) *Fits Milwaukee M18FFUS*. These suit a variety of important fencing applications including barbed wire, chicken wire, and stock fencing, etc.
3) Fine wire staples
Our collection of fine wire staples is used in second fix applications such as automotive trim work, cabinet backing, crafts, furniture manufacturing, picture framing, screening and upholstery, etc.
Manufactured from a thin gauge of wire and featuring a narrow crown, our selection includes:
4) Flooring staples
Staple flooring securely with this range of flooring staples. Available choices include hammer tacker staples as well as Maestri ME4000 staples and Maestri ME606 staples. Potential uses include carpet, with grippers, hardboard and plywood.
5) Hand tacker staples
A hand tacker is used because it provides portable, manual power for quickly fastening materials like fabric, insulation, or wire mesh without needing an external power source or air compressor. We have four staple selections for hand tackers, which are 13 series, 140 series, 26 series, and BOSTITCH SP staples. Possible uses include:
- Attaching breathable building membranes or insulation
- Fastening wire mesh to wooden posts
- Fixing posters or displays to backing boards
- Securing upholstery fabric to furniture frames
6) Heavy-duty & Wide crown staples
Betco Fasteners supplies a robust selection of heavy-duty and wide crown staples, featuring industrial-grade thicker wire options such as 14 series, 17 series, and specialised Bostitch fasteners. These heavy-duty fasteners are typically used for structural timber framing, packaging crates, pallet building, and securing insulation or heavy membranes.
7) Josef Kihlberg staples
This Swedish brand is a world-renowned brand of collated staples. These precision-crafted fasteners are suitable for both manual and pneumatic tools. We stock three main groupings from their selection:
- JK 53 series – these fine wire staples are primarily used in upholstery and are available in leg lengths from 9mm to 15mm. Other uses include furniture manufacturing and fabric-to-timber fixing
- JK 590 series – these are durable narrow-crown staples with leg lengths between 16mm and 32mm. This series is popular in structural framing, cabinetry, and demanding woodworking tasks where deeper penetration and a stronger hold are needed
- JK 779 series galvanised staples – these precision-formed galvanised staples are available with leg lengths of between 10mm and 16mm. These can be used in many ways, particularly in packaging
8) Narrow crown staples
These staples are commonly used for timber framing, sub-flooring, cabinetry, joinery, and securing panelling or secondary building components. Featuring the distinctive “narrow crown design”, which features a compact, slender bridge (or crown) connecting the two staple legs. This makes the fastener much less visible once driven into the material.
Examples of narrow crown staples available from us are: 690 series, 90 series, 92 series and 97 series. We also have brand narrow crown staples available, like the buy Bostitch SX5035 series and Tacwise 91 series staples
9) Plier staples
Plier staples are robust, specially formed staples designed to be used with manual or pneumatic stapling pliers. Complementing our plier staplers perfectly, staples in this collection are all branded:
Potential applications include stapling thick corrugated cardboard boxes, packaging tags, or fabric edges.
10) Upholstery staples
We have touched on some of these before in the fine wire staples category. Usually manufactured from galvanised steel, these are mainly series 71 staples but can also include 53 series and 80 series. Where aesthetics matter, upholstery staples are suitable both for manufacturing and repairing furniture. They prevent damage when working with dust covers, linings, padding, soft furnishings, and even thin fabrics.
Materials used in manufacturing staple gun staples
Choose staples manufactured from galvanised steel, stainless steel or plastic.
Galvanised steel staples
We have over 100 different types of galvanised steel staples available. These all feature a protective zinc coating layer, which protects against rust. They are frequently used in outdoor work such as fencing and roofing projects.
Galvanised steel finishes are available for almost all the collated staples categories above and are routinely used in agricultural fencing, building membranes, carpet underlay fixing, decorative fabric work, exhibition displays, furniture upholstery and garden netting, etc.
Stainless steel staples
Buyers of stainless steel are ensuring ultimate protection from corrosion, which makes them perfect for outdoors and in salty and coastal settings.
Staples with stainless steel finishes available include 53 series, 71 series fine wire upholstery staples, 73 series plier staples, and narrow crown staples such as 80 series and 90 series. We also sell Firefly staples, such as Firefly stainless steel staples 12mm (boxes of 5,000) and Bostitch 92 series (in sizes from 20mm to 35mm).
Raptor plastic staples
We also have Raptor plastic staples as another option. Thickness options include 6mm, 10mm and 14mm and are available in pack sizes of 5,040. Plastic staples are popular options in boat construction, timber wrapping, and any application where metal staples are unsuitable.
Buying staples and staple guns at Betco Fasteners
Avoid stapler jams when you buy branded and compatible staples from Betco Fasteners. Every staple we sell is manufactured to top-quality standards, with an assortment of applications and materials to choose from (as explained above).
Browse a large selection of staplers including air staple guns (pneumatic staplers), carton & packaging staplers, combi models (staples & nails combined), cordless staple guns, electric-powered models, fencing staplers, flooring tackers and staplers, hand models, plier staplers and specialist models for upholstery and fabric. Our prices exclude VAT, free UK mainland delivery is available on all orders over £50.
Contact information
As you can see, Betco Fasteners are a reliable source for a variety of different types of indoor and outdoor industrial staple gun staples. View our available stock online and buy branded and compatible staples, which are perfect for any upcoming project. Why not contact us to discuss your requirements?
Contact methods available are:
- Telephone – 0121 552 8400
- Emails – send these to sales@betcofasteners.com
- Message us – complete our contact form here
