No. 10 Mini Staple vs. Paper Clips
Comparing 2 standards across 12 specifications. 12 key differences identified.
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.
The Gem Paper Clip (introduced by The Gem Manufacturing Company in the 1890s) is a single looped piece of galvanized spring-steel wire that binds loose sheets using torsional elastic deflection. Available in standard No. 1 (33 mm / 1.3 in) and Jumbo (50 mm / 2.0 in) sizes, alongside specialized Butterfly/Trefoil wire clamps for thick 50-sheet reports.
Specification Comparison Table
12 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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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 | — |
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Standard No. 1 Gem Clip
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— | 33 mm (1.30 in) length — capacity 10 to 15 sheets (0.8 mm to 0.9 mm wire) |
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No. 2 Gem Clip
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— | 28 mm (1.10 in) length — capacity 5 to 10 sheets |
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Jumbo Gem Clip
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— | 50 mm (2.00 in) length — capacity 20 to 35 sheets (1.0 mm to 1.2 mm wire) |
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Butterfly / Trefoil Clip
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— | Large circular loops (up to 50 sheets without fiber indentation) |
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Surface Finishes
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— | Smooth zinc galvanized, vinyl color-coated, serrated 'non-skid' grooves |
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Elastic Limit Physics
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— | Operates strictly in the steel's elastic zone without permanent plastic deformation |