Can I use any staples in a staple gun?
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.
What sizes do staples come in?
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. Stapleless staplers cut and bend paper without using metal fasteners.
Why are staples getting stuck in stapler?
The two most common causes of stapler jams are using the wrong sized staples for the gun, or inserting them incorrectly into the load chamber.
What size staples does my stapler use?
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.
What are the different types of staples?
Staple Sizes Chart
| Staple Type | Staple Length | Uses |
|---|---|---|
| 23/8 | 8mm leg length (5/16 inch) | up to 50 sheets at a time |
| 23/10 | 10mm leg length (3/8 inch) | up to 70 sheets at a time |
| 23/13 | 13mm leg length (1/2 inch) | up to 100 sheets at a time |
| 23/15 | 16mm leg length (9/16 inch) | up to 140 sheets at a time |
What staples does a staple gun use?
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.
What size staples do I need for a staple gun?
How do I know what size staples my staple gun takes?
Most staplers will say on the bottom what size staple they take, so before you make a purchase, check the bottom of your stapler first. Often, the size will appear in the metric, two-number form, for example, 23/6.
What kind of Staples does the Staples One Touch stapler use?
Keep papers tightly fastened by stapling them with this black and gray stapler. This stapler holds 420 standard staples (1/4″ leg length) and has a visible staple reload window so you never run out unexpectedly.
Why do staplers never work?
Originally Answered: Why do staplers jam? Cheap staples that are made of thin, softer wire and have blunt points are most likely to bend, crumple and fail to penetrate the layers of paper. Harder paper also resists the staple and causes crumpling.
What size staples does Swingline stapler use?
Swingline® Heavy Duty Stapler features a precision alignment guide and staples as many as 160 sheets at a time is ideal for large stapling jobs….About this product.
| Attribute name | Attribute value |
|---|---|
| Staple Size | 1/4″ up to 3/4″ |
| Staple Type | Paper |
| Stapler Capacity | Full-Strip Capacity |
| Stapler Type | Desktop |