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Staples 1 X 1/2 Insul Cbl Stpl (Jar 500)
Additional Notes
- other sizes and quantities available by request
Features
- For better cable protection!
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Arra Compliant:
- C
- Buy American Compliant:
- C
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Field Application:
- Special Purpose Electrical
- Language Code:
- EN
- Order Minimum Imperial:
- 500
- Order Minimum Uom Imperial:
- EA
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Height:
- 7.25 in
- Product Length:
- 4.5 in
- Product Weight:
- 2.74 lbs
- Product Width:
- 4.5 in
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Wire Size:
- #10, #12, #14
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Type:
- Insulated Cable Staple
- Type2:
- Insulated Cable Staple
- Product Details:
- Insulated Cable Staple
- Product Material:
- Steel/Plastic
Metallics FST40I – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What wire sizes does the Metallics FST40I insulated cable staple hold?
The FST40I is sized for #10, #12 and #14 conductors, which covers the common 14/2, 12/2 and 10/2 NM cable runs in residential and light commercial rough-in. The staple body measures 1 x 1/2 inch. If your cable is larger, or you are stacking multiple runs under one staple, you need a bigger crown size rather than this one.
2) Is the FST40I staple insulated so it won't cut the cable jacket?
Yes. It is built from steel with a plastic insulating saddle, so the bearing surface against the cable is plastic rather than bare metal. That is what keeps the staple from biting through NM jacket when it is driven tight to the stud.
3) Do these cable staples qualify for a Buy American or ARRA-funded project?
They do. The FST40I is flagged both ARRA compliant and Buy American compliant, with country of origin United States. That matters for federal, school district and municipal work where domestic sourcing has to be documented down to the fastener line items.
4) How many staples come in a jar, and is there a minimum order?
These ship in a jar of 500 pieces, and 500 each is the order minimum, so a jar is the smallest buy. The filled jar weighs 2.74 lbs. Metallics does make other sizes and quantities on request if your job needs a different crown width or a larger count.
5) Are these hand-driven staples or do they go in a staple gun?
The FST40I is a hand-driven insulated staple with two legs, set with a hammer. It is not a magazine-fed gun staple. If you are stapling long NM runs with a cable tacker, you want gun-type insulated staples instead; these are the loose jar staples electricians use for box-to-box tacking and corrections.
6) What size is the jar the 500 staples come in?
The packaged jar measures 7.25 inches by 4.5 by 4.5 inches and weighs 2.74 lbs, so it sits fine in a van bin or on a cart shelf without repacking.
How fast can I get the Metallics FST40I delivered?
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Does the Metallics FST40I come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics FST40I is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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