Brass Fasteners vs. No. 10 Mini Staple
Comparing 2 standards across 13 specifications. 13 key differences identified.
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.
The No. 10 staple (standardized under Japanese JIS S 6036 and international formats as 10-1M) is the premier compact staple format measuring 9.3 mm crown width and 4.8 mm leg length. Engineered for compact, pocket, and ergonomic palm staplers, it is the dominant everyday staple in Japan and across East Asia.
Specification Comparison Table
13 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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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) | — |
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Crown Width
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— | 9.3 mm (0.366 in) |
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Leg Length
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— | 4.8 mm (0.189 in) |
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Conductor Wire Gauge (AWG)
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— | Approx. 0.50 mm × 0.28 mm flat rolled wire |
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Standard Sheet Capacity
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— | 15 to 20 sheets (64 to 80 gsm paper) |
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Strip Length Standard
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— | 50 staples per stick (1000 staples per box: 10-1M) |
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Benchmark Staplers
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— | Max HD-10 series, Kokuyo Power Latch, Plus Flat Clinch mini |