24/6 European Staple vs. Brass Fasteners
Comparing 2 standards across 13 specifications. 13 key differences identified.
The 24/6 staple (standardized under DIN 7405) is the primary European office stapler standard, featuring a 24-gauge wire (approx. 0.51 mm diameter) with a 6 mm leg length and 12.7 mm crown width. Utilizing thicker steel wire than 26/6, it provides superior column strength to penetrate dense, high-grammage coated paper without leg buckling.
Brass Fasteners (also known as Paper Brads or Split Pins) are malleable metal binding pins featuring a round domed head and two flexible flat prongs. Sized from 0.5 inches (13 mm) to 2.0 inches (51 mm), they are passed through punched holes and spread flat against the back of the document, serving as the industry standard for Hollywood film screenplay binding.
Specification Comparison Table
13 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Crown Width
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12.7 mm (0.50 in) | — |
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Leg Length
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6.0 mm (0.24 in) | — |
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Conductor Wire Gauge (AWG)
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24 AWG (approx. 0.511 mm / 0.0201 in wire diameter) | — |
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Standard Sheet Capacity
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25 to 35 sheets (80 gsm paper) | — |
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Buckling Resistance
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+58% greater wire cross-sectional area compared to 26/6 | — |
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Stapler Compatibility
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Standard European desk staplers (Novus, Leitz, Rapid, Kangaro marked '24/6–26/6') | — |
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Shank Length 1/2 in (No. 1)
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— | 13 mm — capacity approx. 30 to 40 sheets |
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Shank Length 3/4 in (No. 2)
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— | 19 mm — capacity approx. 50 to 75 sheets |
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Shank Length 1.0 in (No. 3)
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— | 25 mm — capacity approx. 80 to 110 sheets |
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Shank Length 1.5 in (No. 5)
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— | 38 mm — capacity approx. 120 to 175 sheets (Standard 1.25" Hollywood Script Brad) |
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Shank Length 2.0 in (No. 7)
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— | 51 mm — capacity approx. 200+ sheets |
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Head Diameter
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— | 8.0 mm (approx. 5/16 in domed brass cap) |
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Hollywood Script Tradition
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— | Bound with two No. 5 brass brads placed in top and bottom holes (middle hole left empty) |