Cable Staples

Cable staples help electricians, installers, and contractors secure cable during wiring work. This category includes metal staples for compatible nonmetallic (NM) cable, insulated staples for several cable types, and insulated wire staples for bell, speaker, telephone, and thermostat wire used in commercial installation projects.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose Cable Staples for the Cable and Installation Task

The right cable staple starts with the cable being secured. Compare cable compatibility, staple size, insulation needs, and pack quantity to select a practical option for the work at hand.

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Popular examples in this category

3-Conductor 9/16-Inch Metal Cable Staples, 5,000-Pack3-Conductor 9/16-Inch Metal Cable Staples, 5,000-PackWBB524440Metal Cable Staples for 2-Conductor 1/2-Inch NM Cable, 10,000-PackMetal Cable Staples for 2-Conductor 1/2-Inch NM Cable, 10,000-PackWBB5244691/2-Inch Insulated Cable Staples, 4,000-Pack1/2-Inch Insulated Cable Staples, 4,000-PackWBB524253Insulated Bell Wire Staples, Brown, 40-PackInsulated Bell Wire Staples, Brown, 40-PackWBB524711
Use Cases

Secure cable runs during wiring work

Use metal staples for compatible 2-conductor or 3-conductor NM cable. Choose insulated staples when cable protection is a priority, or select insulated wire staples for bell, speaker, telephone, and thermostat wire.

How to Choose

Match the staple to cable type and size

Review whether the staple is intended for NM cable, a broader group of cable types, or low-voltage wire. Then compare the listed 1/2-inch or 9/16-inch size, insulation design, and package count.

Applications

Options for electrical and communication wiring

The represented options support NM cable installation, as well as compatible BX, MC, AC, and UF cable with insulated 1/2-inch staples. Brown insulated staples are designed for bell, speaker, telephone, and thermostat wire.

Additional Info

Features that support installation

Recessed heads help protect cable insulation as metal staples are driven. Pointed legs and sharp tips support positioning and starting the staple, while low-oil or virtually oil-free finishes support cleaner handling.

1/2 in.Listed staple size

Available on metal staples for 2-conductor NM cable and insulated cable staples.

9/16 in.Listed staple size

Available on metal staples for 3-conductor NM cable.

10,000Largest listed pack

A high-quantity pack of metal staples for 2-conductor 1/2-inch NM cable.

5 cable typesInsulated staple compatibility

The 1/2-inch insulated option supports NM, BX, MC, AC, and UF cable.

Comparison Guide

Cable Staple Options at a Glance

Compare the represented staple types by intended cable compatibility, protection features, and package quantities.

Staple typeIntended cable compatibilityKey details
Metal cable staples2-conductor 1/2-inch NM cable or 3-conductor 9/16-inch NM cableRecessed head, pointed legs, sharp tips; 5,000 or 10,000 count.
Insulated cable staplesNM, BX, MC, AC, and UF cable1/2-inch size, polyethylene insulator, plastic cable protection; 4,000 count.
Insulated brown wire staplesBell, speaker, telephone, and thermostat wireInsulated design and brown finish; 40 count.
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start With Cable Compatibility

Select a staple designed for the wire or cable you are fastening

Metal cable staples are represented for 2-conductor 1/2-inch NM cable and 3-conductor 9/16-inch NM cable. Insulated 1/2-inch cable staples support NM, BX, MC, AC, and UF cable. For bell, speaker, telephone, or thermostat wire, choose the insulated brown wire staple option.

  • Match the staple to the listed cable type.
  • Confirm whether the cable is 2-conductor or 3-conductor NM cable.
  • Use the wire-specific insulated option for bell, speaker, telephone, and thermostat wire.
Compare Protection and Handling Features

Consider insulation protection and driving characteristics

Insulated staples include polyethylene or insulated protection around the cable. The 1/2-inch insulated cable staples also include plastic cable protection that helps prevent arc faults while protecting cable. Metal staples feature recessed heads to help protect insulation, along with pointed legs and sharp tips for starting and driving.

  • Choose an insulated design when the listed cable protection is needed.
  • Look for a recessed head on metal staples to help protect insulation.
  • Pointed legs help support straight driving and help avoid splitting wood.
Plan for the Amount of Work

Choose a package quantity that fits the installation scope

High-quantity metal and insulated cable staple packs are available in 4,000, 5,000, and 10,000 counts for ongoing cable-fastening work. A 40-pack of brown insulated wire staples provides multiple staples for smaller wire-securing tasks.

  • 4,000-count insulated cable staples support ongoing wiring work.
  • 5,000- and 10,000-count metal staple packs provide high quantities for cable fastening.
  • A 40-pack is available for bell, speaker, telephone, and thermostat wire.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What cable types can insulated 1/2-inch cable staples secure?

They support NM, BX, MC, AC, and UF cable.

What are metal cable staples designed for?

The represented metal options are designed for compatible 2-conductor 1/2-inch NM cable or 3-conductor 9/16-inch NM cable.

Why choose insulated cable staples?

Their insulation helps protect cable while it is secured. The 1/2-inch insulated option also has plastic cable protection that helps prevent arc faults.

What wire is the brown insulated staple option intended for?

It is designed for bell, speaker, telephone, and thermostat wire.

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