Staples pack Rapid 40109514 — 970 staples, 8 mm leg length

Rapid 40109514 flatwire galvanized staples provide a wide holding area and are designed for secure fixing of insulation, thin plastics, thin cardboard and carpets. The precision-cut legs and diverging point (DP) design ensure deep penetration and improved grip in a variety of surface materials. The pack contains 970 staples with an 8 mm leg length, packed in a narrow blister.

Advantages

Galvanized finish offers corrosion resistance for indoor use. Precision-cut legs optimise penetration into soft and semi-rigid materials, while the diverging points create opposing directions for stronger anchoring. The 8 mm leg length and flatwire profile increase surface contact, reducing material pull-through.

Suitable for

• Fixing insulation material to frames and substrates
• Securing thin plastic films and vapour barriers
• Attaching thin cardboard and light packaging materials
• Laying and fixing carpets or carpet underlay

When it may not be suitable

These staples are intended for thin to medium-thickness materials and may not provide adequate holding power in very dense, hardwood or heavily compacted substrates. For thick or heavy materials, or where deep penetration into hard wood is required, longer legs or heavy-duty staples are more appropriate.

Key specifications

• Leg length: 8 mm
• Wire type: flatwire, galvanized
• Point style: diverging points (DP)
• Packing quantity: 970 staples per blister
• Gauge: 140 (flatwire gauge)

How to use

Load the staples into a compatible Rapid staple gun designed for gauge 140 flatwire staples and set the tool to the appropriate depth for the target material. Position the staple over the material and drive with steady pressure to ensure the diverging points spread correctly and the legs penetrate fully. For repetitive work, maintain consistent spacing and check staples periodically to avoid misfeeds.

What to consider before purchase

• Compatibility with your stapler model (must accept gauge 140 flatwire staples and 8 mm leg length)
• Material thickness and substrate hardness to ensure 8 mm legs are sufficient
• Corrosion resistance needs based on indoor or outdoor use

Usage recommendations

Use these staples with compatible Rapid manual or pneumatic staplers specified for 140 flatwire staples. For best results on insulation and thin plastics, apply staples at regular intervals and ensure the stapler is aligned squarely to the surface to allow the diverging points to form a secure hold.