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KYA 17 gauge 14 Series staples are medium-crown industrial staples with a 10.6 mm / nominal 7/16" crown and a rectangular wire cross-section of approximately 1.45 × 1.30 mm. Available leg lengths range from 18 mm to 50 mm for compatible furniture, woodworking, panel, crating and general industrial fastening applications.
This fastener geometry corresponds to the established BeA 14 / PREBENA LM / Spotnails 6700-class staple platform. Tool compatibility should be confirmed by crown width, wire dimensions and staple leg length before bulk use.
17 gauge staple platform: rectangular wire approximately 1.45 mm wide × 1.30 mm thick.
10.6 mm crown: established medium-crown geometry used by BeA 14 and PREBENA LM-type systems.
18–50 mm leg lengths: multiple lengths for different wood thicknesses and fastening requirements.
Chisel point: designed for efficient penetration into compatible wood and panel materials.
Straight-strip collation: designed for compatible pneumatic 14 Series staplers.
Electro-galvanized steel option: suitable for general indoor and dry-service fastening where this level of corrosion protection is sufficient.
75 staples per strip: current KYA collation specification.
10,000 staples per box: commercial packaging for manufacturers, distributors and professional users.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Series | 14 Series |
| Fastener Type | Straight-Strip Medium Crown Staple |
| Gauge | 17 Gauge |
| Crown | 10.60 mm / nominal 7/16" |
| Wire Width | Approximately 1.45 mm |
| Wire Thickness | Approximately 1.30 mm |
| Leg Length Range | 18–50 mm |
| Point | Chisel Point |
| Featured Material | Steel Wire |
| Featured Finish | Electro-Galvanized |
| Staples per Strip | 75 pcs |
| Staples per Box | 10,000 pcs |
KYA lists 14 Series staples from 18 mm through 50 mm. Select the leg length according to the thickness and density of the materials being joined, required penetration and the fastener range of the pneumatic stapler.
| Model | Leg Length | Typical Selection | Pcs / Box |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 18 mm | Thin wood products, panels and assemblies requiring shorter penetration. | 10,000 |
| 14/22 | 22 mm | Light wood and panel fastening where this penetration depth is appropriate. | 10,000 |
| 14/25 | 25 mm / approximately 1" | Furniture components, cabinets and general wood assembly. | 10,000 |
| 14/28 | 28 mm | Medium-depth wood and panel fastening. | 10,000 |
| 14/30 | 30 mm / approximately 1-3/16" | Furniture frames, panel assemblies and light crating. | 10,000 |
| 14/32 | 32 mm / approximately 1-1/4" | Furniture, trim, panels and compatible wood assemblies. | 10,000 |
| 14/35 | 35 mm / approximately 1-3/8" | Deeper wood fastening in compatible assemblies. | 10,000 |
| 14/38 | 38 mm / approximately 1-1/2" | Furniture frames, wooden components and medium-depth industrial fastening. | 10,000 |
| 14/40 | 40 mm | Deeper fastening in compatible wood assemblies. | 10,000 |
| 14/45 | 45 mm / approximately 1-3/4" | Crating, furniture frames and thicker wood components where specified. | 10,000 |
| 14/50 | 50 mm / approximately 2" | Long-leg fastening in compatible wood, crate and industrial assemblies. | 10,000 |
The KYA 14 Series uses the same principal dimensional class as BeA 14 and PREBENA LM staples: approximately 10.6 mm crown with a rectangular wire cross-section near 1.45 × 1.30 mm.
This makes BeA 14 and PREBENA LM useful cross-reference families for distributors replacing an existing 17GA medium-crown staple. Exact compatibility should still be confirmed against the pneumatic tool's published staple range.
The 14 Series wire measures approximately 1.45 mm wide × 1.30 mm thick. KYA's staple-wire specification also lists this family at approximately 1.40 mm nominal wire class and 17 gauge.
Rectangular staple-wire dimensions are more useful than the gauge number alone when comparing replacement staples because different manufacturers can use gauge terminology differently.
The staple legs use a chisel-point profile designed to enter compatible wood and wood-based materials. Staples are assembled into straight strips for loading into pneumatic magazines designed for this fastener platform.
Consistent feeding depends on crown width, wire dimensions, leg length, strip pitch and magazine geometry. A staple described only as “7/16" crown” should not automatically be assumed to fit every medium-crown stapler.
The standard KYA 14 Series configuration uses an electro-galvanized finish. This provides basic zinc corrosion protection and is primarily suited to indoor, dry or otherwise protected service conditions.
Electro-galvanized staples should not automatically be specified for continuously wet, coastal, chemically aggressive or preservative-treated wood applications. Where greater corrosion resistance is required, confirm an appropriate stainless steel or heavier protective finish for the exact staple length.
Furniture frames: fastening compatible wooden frame and furniture components.
Cabinet and woodworking assemblies: medium-crown fastening where the 17GA wire and selected leg length are appropriate.
Wood panels: attaching non-structural panels, backing and compatible sheet materials.
Crating: assembling light and medium-duty wooden crates where staples are specified.
Packaging components: fastening compatible wooden packaging parts.
Underlayment: selected flooring underlayment products where the underlayment manufacturer permits this staple size.
Trim and soffit components: selected wood-based components when the material manufacturer permits staple fastening.
General industrial wood assembly: repetitive production fastening using BeA 14 / PREBENA LM-class pneumatic tools.
The combination of a 10.6 mm crown and 17GA rectangular wire makes the 14 Series suitable for many furniture and woodworking operations where more holding area is required than a narrow-crown staple provides.
Choose leg length according to the thickness of the component being fastened and the required penetration into the base material. Avoid selecting a longer staple solely for additional holding power if it can penetrate through the workpiece or damage the finished surface.
Longer 14 Series staples can be used for selected wooden crate and industrial packaging assemblies where the joint design calls for medium-crown staples.
For structural pallets, load-rated packaging or export packaging subject to a defined engineering specification, confirm the required fastener type, penetration and joint performance rather than assuming a 17GA staple is interchangeable with pallet nails or heavier staples.
Medium-crown staples can be used with selected flooring underlayment and panel products when staple fastening is permitted by the material manufacturer.
Do not automatically substitute 14 Series staples for structural subfloor or structural sheathing fasteners. Structural assemblies can require specific nail, screw or staple dimensions, spacing and approved fastener materials.
This standard 17GA electro-galvanized 14 Series staple should not be treated as a universal cedar roofing or siding fastener.
Professional cedar shake and shingle systems can require a larger staple gauge and corrosion-resistant stainless steel fasteners. Always follow the cedar product manufacturer's installation requirements, local building requirements and project specification when selecting fasteners.
Roofing membranes, underlayments and house-wrap products can have manufacturer-specific fastening requirements involving staple crown, fastener length, cap fasteners or corrosion-resistant materials.
Use 14 Series staples for these products only when the membrane or wrap manufacturer permits an un-capped 17GA medium-crown staple of the selected length.
The strongest cross-reference for KYA 14 Series is based on the complete 10.6 mm crown and 1.45 × 1.30 mm wire geometry.
| Staple Platform | Published Reference |
|---|---|
| BeA 14 Series | 10.60 mm crown with approximately 1.45 × 1.30 mm wire; multiple leg lengths through 50 mm. |
| PREBENA LM | 10.60 mm crown with approximately 1.45 × 1.30 mm wire; established cross-reference for this fastener geometry. |
| Spotnails 6700 / O-Type Class | 17GA, 7/16" medium-crown platform marketed as interchangeable with BeA 14 and PREBENA LM. |
Brand-family equivalence does not guarantee that every leg length fits every stapler. Always check the maximum and minimum fastener length of the exact tool model.
BeA's 14 Series uses the same approximately 10.60 mm crown and 1.45 × 1.30 mm wire profile. Published BeA tool families include different maximum staple lengths, so the selected KYA 14 Series leg length must remain within the exact tool's operating range.
Examples of BeA 14 Series tool references include 14/32, 14/40 and 14/50-class staplers. A tool designed only for staples up to 32 or 40 mm should not be loaded with a 45 or 50 mm staple.
PREBENA LM is a close dimensional cross-reference with approximately 10.6 mm crown and 1.45 × 1.30 mm wire. When replacing PREBENA LM staples with KYA 14 Series, confirm the leg length and tool magazine specification before production use.
Spotnails 6712PG is a 17GA, 7/16" crown, 1-1/2" staple marketed as interchangeable with BeA 14, PREBENA LM and Senco O-type staples.
Spotnails tool references for this platform include MS6650i, X1S6650, XS6650LM, XS6650A and related 6600/6700-class medium-crown staplers. Confirm each tool's permitted leg-length range before use.
Not every staple marketed as 7/16" crown uses the same wire geometry. For example, other medium-crown staples can be 16GA and use a different wire cross-section or strip configuration.
| Characteristic | KYA 14 Series | Other Medium-Crown Series |
|---|---|---|
| Gauge | 17GA | May be 16GA, 17GA or another wire class |
| Crown | 10.60 mm | Can be similar nominal width but dimensionally different |
| Wire | 1.45 × 1.30 mm | Varies by fastener family |
| Direct Interchangeability | BeA 14 / PREBENA LM dimensional class | Must be checked by complete dimensions |
KYA lists galvanized steel, stainless steel and aluminum within the broader 14 Series range. Material availability can vary by staple length and production specification.
| Material / Finish | Selection Guidance |
|---|---|
| Electro-Galvanized Steel | General indoor and protected applications. |
| Stainless Steel | For applications requiring increased corrosion resistance; confirm exact grade and available staple length. |
| Aluminum | Lightweight non-ferrous option for compatible applications; confirm mechanical requirements before substitution. |
The current KYA specification lists 75 staples per strip and 10,000 staples per box. This packing format is intended for production users, hardware distributors, furniture manufacturers and woodworking businesses.
Confirm carton weight, pallet quantity, material, finish and available leg lengths with the quotation, particularly for stainless steel or aluminum configurations.
| Selection Item | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Stapler Model | Confirm the tool accepts BeA 14 / PREBENA LM-type 10.6 mm crown staples. |
| Wire Cross-Section | Approximately 1.45 × 1.30 mm. |
| Leg Length | Select 18–50 mm according to workpiece thickness and the exact stapler's permitted range. |
| Material | Select galvanized steel, stainless steel or another available option according to the application. |
| Environment | Confirm whether indoor electro-galvanized corrosion protection is sufficient. |
| Application Specification | Check any manufacturer, engineering or building requirements before substituting fasteners. |
They are 17 gauge medium-crown staples with a 10.6 mm crown and approximately 1.45 × 1.30 mm rectangular wire. Leg lengths range from 18 to 50 mm.
The industry commonly markets this fastener family as a 7/16" medium-crown staple. For tool matching, use the published 10.6 mm crown dimension and wire cross-section rather than relying only on the nominal inch designation.
The KYA 14 Series uses the same principal 10.6 mm crown and approximately 1.45 × 1.30 mm wire geometry as BeA 14 staples. Confirm that the selected leg length is within the exact BeA tool's permitted range.
PREBENA LM uses approximately 10.6 mm crown and 1.45 × 1.30 mm wire, making it a close dimensional cross-reference. Confirm leg length and tool magazine requirements before bulk use.
Spotnails markets its 17GA 7/16" medium-crown staples as interchangeable with BeA 14 and PREBENA LM. Match the exact leg length and tool range before using a replacement staple.
No. Other 7/16" crown fastener families can use different gauges, wire dimensions and strip geometry. Confirm the exact stapler specification.
KYA currently lists 18, 22, 25, 28, 30, 32, 35, 38, 40, 45 and 50 mm leg lengths.
14/38 identifies a 14 Series staple with an approximately 38 mm / 1-1/2" leg length.
Choose the leg length according to the thickness and density of the material being fastened, the required penetration into the base material and the staple range of the pneumatic tool.
Do not treat the standard 17GA electro-galvanized version as a universal cedar shingle fastener. Cedar shake and shingle systems can require at least 16GA stainless steel staples and specific penetration. Follow the cedar product manufacturer's installation requirements.
Electro-galvanized staples are primarily suited to indoor or protected environments. For exterior, wet, coastal or preservative-treated wood applications, confirm the required corrosion-resistant material or finish.
Yes. Furniture and wood-frame assembly are typical applications for this medium-crown staple family when the selected leg length provides suitable penetration.
Yes, for compatible light and medium-duty wooden crate assemblies where a 17GA medium-crown staple is specified. Load-rated packaging may require a different fastener.
Only when the specific structural assembly permits this staple size and fastening schedule. Do not substitute a 17GA staple for specified structural nails, screws or heavier staples without appropriate documentation.
The current KYA specification lists 75 staples per strip.
KYA currently lists 10,000 staples per box.
KYA lists stainless steel within the broader 14 Series material range. Confirm the exact stainless grade, available leg length and required corrosion performance when requesting a quotation.
KYA lists aluminum as another material option within the 14 Series. Confirm availability for the required leg length and whether aluminum provides sufficient mechanical performance for the application.
Provide the required leg length, quantity, material or finish, pneumatic stapler model, workpiece materials, intended application and destination market.
KYA supplies 17GA 14 Series 10.6 mm medium-crown staples for furniture manufacturers, woodworking businesses, crate and packaging producers, hardware distributors and professional industrial users. Send your required staple length, material, quantity and stapler model to confirm the correct configuration.
