23-Series Heavy-Duty Staples vs. 26/6 Standard Staple
Comparing 2 standards across 12 specifications. 12 key differences identified.
The 23-Series staple family (standardized under DIN 7405) uses ultra-stout 23-gauge high-tensile steel wire (approx. 0.57 mm diameter) with a 12.8 mm crown and graduated leg lengths from 8 mm (23/8 for 50 sheets) up to 24 mm (23/24 for 210+ sheets). It is the industrial standard for legal briefs, financial prospectuses, and thick catalog binding.
The 26/6 staple (standardized under DIN 7405) is the most common standard for desktop office staplers worldwide. The numbering designates a 26-gauge wire (approx. 0.40 mm diameter) with a 6 mm (1/4 inch) leg length and a 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) crown width, engineered to fasten 20 to 30 sheets of standard 80 gsm paper.
Specification Comparison Table
12 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Crown Width
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12.8 mm (0.504 in) | 12.7 mm (0.50 in / 1/2 in) |
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Conductor Wire Gauge (AWG)
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23 AWG (approx. 0.57 mm high-tensile carbon steel) | 26 AWG (approx. 0.404 mm / 0.0159 in wire diameter) |
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23/8 Capacity (8 mm leg)
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20 to 50 sheets (up to 5 mm stack thickness) | — |
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23/10 Capacity (10 mm leg)
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40 to 70 sheets (up to 7 mm stack thickness) | — |
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23/13 Capacity (13 mm leg)
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60 to 100 sheets (up to 10 mm stack thickness) | — |
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23/17 Capacity (17 mm leg)
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100 to 140 sheets (up to 14 mm stack thickness) | — |
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23/24 Capacity (24 mm leg)
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140 to 210+ sheets (up to 20 mm stack thickness) | — |
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Leg Length
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— | 6.0 mm (0.24 in / approx. 1/4 in) |
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Standard Sheet Capacity
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— | 20 to 30 sheets (80 gsm bond paper) |
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Strip Quantity Standard
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— | Full strip (210 staples) or Half strip (105 staples) |
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Comparison to 24/6
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— | 26/6 has thinner wire (0.40 mm) than 24/6 (0.51 mm), providing lower stapling effort on normal stacks |
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Primary Applications
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— | Universal desktop office staplers (Swingline 747, Bostitch, Rexel, Rapid) |