Side-by-Side Comparison
Staples & Clips
No. 10 Mini Staple vs. Prong Paper Fasteners
Comparing 2 standards across 11 specifications. 11 key differences identified.
Comparing:
No. 10 Mini Staple
Prong Paper Fasteners
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.
Two-Prong Metal Paper Fasteners (standardized with a 2.75-inch / 69.85 mm center-to-center prong spacing) are heavy-gauge tin-plated steel compressors used with self-adhesive prong bases inside classification folders, legal case files, and medical patient charts to secure up to 500 hole-punched sheets.
Specification Comparison Table
11 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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Center-to-Center Prong Spacing
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— | 2.75 in (69.85 mm standard) |
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Standard Prong Capacities
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— | 1.0 in (approx. 200 sheets) or 2.0 in (approx. 400 to 500 sheets) |
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Compressor Bar Function
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— | Slotted steel slide bar locks over prongs and folds prongs flat under tension |
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Mounting Styles
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— | Factory heat-bonded to pressboard folder or peel-and-stick self-adhesive base |
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Primary Applications
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— | Legal court exhibits, hospital medical records, mortgage closing packets, human resources personnel files |
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