Staples Rapid Tools 40109512, type 53, leg length 12 mm, galvanized steel, 1080 pcs

Rapid Tools 40109512 staples are type 53 galvanized steel staples with a 12 mm leg length. Supplied in a pack of 1,080 pieces, these staples are made from galvanized metal to resist corrosion and provide consistent performance for light to medium stapling jobs in offices and furniture or fabric fastening tools that accept 12 mm legs.

Advantages

The galvanized steel construction offers improved corrosion resistance compared with plain steel, while the 12 mm leg length is suitable for fastening thin to medium-thickness materials. A large pack of 1,080 staples reduces the need for frequent refills and is compatible with many staplers and upholstery tackers designed for type 53 staples.

Suitable for

• Office stapling of documents and reports
• Upholstery and fabric fastening on thin-to-medium materials
• Light workshop or craft fastening tasks

When it may not be suitable

These staples are intended for light to medium stapling applications; they are not designed for heavy-duty construction or for fastening very thick materials where longer legs or heavy-duty staples would be required. They also require staplers or tackers that accept type 53 staples with 12 mm leg length.

Key specifications

• Staple type: 53
• Leg length: 12 mm
• Material: galvanized steel
• Quantity: 1,080 pieces per pack

How to use

Load the staples into a compatible stapler or upholstery tacker following the tool manufacturer’s instructions. Position the material to be fastened, align the stapler over the fastening point, and apply steady pressure or operate the tacker mechanism to drive the staple legs through the material and clinch them as appropriate for the tool in use. Replace the refill when the pack is depleted.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm that your stapler or tacker accepts type 53 staples with 12 mm leg length.
• Check that a galvanized finish meets your corrosion resistance needs for the intended environment.
• Ensure 12 mm leg length is appropriate for the combined thickness of materials to be fastened.

Usage recommendations

Use these Rapid Tools type 53, 12 mm galvanized staples for routine office stapling and light upholstery jobs. For thicker materials or heavy-duty fastening, select staples with longer legs or heavy-duty specification.