KYA 20 Gauge P88 Galvanized Fine Wire Staples are glue-collated fine-wire fasteners designed for upholstery, mattress production, felt, foam, insulation and other light fastening applications where a relatively thin staple wire helps reduce visible material damage.
The featured P88 staple uses a 13.1mm / 1/2-inch crown, 1.17mm wire width, 0.62mm wire thickness and chisel point. Available leg lengths range from 6mm to 22mm, with 5,000 staples per box.
This page is specifically positioned around the electro-galvanized P88 configuration. Stainless-steel and aluminum versions may belong to the broader P88 product family, but they should be treated as separate material options rather than describing a stainless or aluminum staple as electro-galvanized.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Series | P88 / 88 Series Fine Wire Staple |
| Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Fastener Type | Fine Wire Staple |
| Featured Material | Galvanized Steel Wire |
| Surface Finish | Electro-Galvanized / Zinc Plated |
| Family Material Options | Current KYA data also lists stainless steel and aluminum; confirm availability by size before ordering |
| Crown | 13.1mm / approximately 1/2" |
| Wire Width | 1.17mm / .046" |
| Wire Thickness | 0.62mm / .024" |
| Leg Length Range | 6–22mm / approximately 1/4"–7/8" |
| Point Type | Chisel Point |
| Collation | Glue-Collated Strip |
| Quantity per Box | 5,000 pcs |
| Primary Applications | Upholstery, mattress production, felt, foam, insulation, carpet underlay and light material fastening |
| Tool Requirement | Stapler specifically rated for the required P88 / 88 Series crown, wire section and leg length |
KYA currently lists seven common P88 leg lengths. The correct staple length depends on the thickness and density of the material, the receiving substrate and the length range accepted by the exact stapler.
| P88 Size | Leg Length | Nominal Inch Reference | General Selection Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P88/6 | 6mm | 1/4" | Thin fabrics, labels, light craft materials and shallow fastening where the tool accepts 6mm staples |
| P88/8 | 8mm | 5/16" | Light upholstery, felt and thin sheet material |
| P88/10 | 10mm | 3/8" | Fabric, foam, insulation and light upholstery fastening |
| P88/12 | 12mm | 1/2" | General upholstery, mattress and light industrial stapling |
| P88/16 | 16mm | 5/8" | Thicker felt, foam, upholstery and bedding components |
| P88/19 | 19mm | 3/4" | Mattress, furniture and thicker material assemblies where the stapler accepts 19mm |
| P88/22 | 22mm | 7/8" | Longer-leg P88 applications requiring greater penetration into the receiving material |
The application examples above are general selection guidance only. Always check material thickness, receiving substrate and the stapler's minimum and maximum fastener length before production use.
Fine wire staples use a thinner wire cross-section than medium- and heavy-wire staples. This makes them useful when fastening fabric, felt, foam, thin sheet materials and other applications where minimizing visible surface damage is important.
A 20-gauge staple is not intended to replace a heavy structural staple. If the joint requires substantial wood-to-wood holding force, structural load capacity or heavy construction fastening, a heavier staple family may be more appropriate.
The approximately 13.1mm crown spreads the staple's clamping force over a relatively wide area compared with a narrow-crown staple. This is useful for fabric, felt, foam, insulation and similar materials where a wider bridge can help hold the material against the substrate.
Crown size alone does not determine stapler compatibility. Two staples can both be described as 1/2-inch crown products while using different wire thicknesses, crown profiles and magazine geometry.
The P88 staple uses a chisel point intended to support clean penetration into compatible upholstery, felt, foam and wood-based materials. Penetration performance still depends on staple length, substrate density and tool driving force.
Glue collation holds the staples together as a strip for magazine feeding. Strip width, staple pitch and wire dimensions must match the tool's magazine and driver system for reliable feeding.
The featured P88 product uses an electro-galvanized zinc finish. Zinc plating provides additional corrosion protection compared with untreated carbon steel and is appropriate for many dry indoor upholstery, furniture, mattress and general fastening applications.
Electro-galvanized staples should not be described as universally suitable for permanent exterior exposure. Persistent moisture, salt, chemicals or aggressive outdoor conditions may require stainless steel or another corrosion-resistant specification.
| Material | General Characteristic | Selection Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Electro-Galvanized Steel | Zinc-coated carbon-steel staple | Featured configuration for general dry interior upholstery and industrial fastening |
| Stainless Steel | Higher corrosion resistance than standard electro-galvanized steel | Confirm exact stainless grade and P88 size availability for corrosion-sensitive applications |
| Aluminum | Non-ferrous staple material with different mechanical properties from steel | Confirm tool, application and required holding performance before substitution |
P88 fine wire staples can be used to attach suitable fabrics, upholstery materials and trim to compatible wood or engineered-wood substrates while keeping the staple crown relatively unobtrusive.
Longer P88 staple sizes are used in mattress and bedding manufacturing for fastening compatible felt, foam, coir mat and other layers where the staple gun and material stack are designed for the P88 / 88 Series format.
The fine-wire profile and broad crown make P88 staples relevant for fixing felt, foam and similar compressible materials to suitable substrates.
P88 staples can be considered for carpet underlay, weather-stripping and related interior installation where the selected leg length and tool are appropriate for the substrate.
Fine-wire staples are used for selected insulation and membrane applications. For house wrap or building membranes, follow the membrane manufacturer's fastening instructions because some systems require cap staples or other specified fasteners.
P88 staples may be used for temporary positioning or applications where the roofing system specifically permits staples. Do not assume a fine-wire P88 staple is an approved permanent roofing fastener for every roofing assembly.
Shorter P88 staples can be used for selected craft, fabric and light decorative fastening when the stapler accepts the selected size.
Do not determine compatibility only from the words “P88,” “88 Series” or “1/2-inch crown.” Published dimensions vary between tool manufacturers. Compare crown profile, wire width, wire thickness, leg length and magazine geometry before using a cross-brand staple.
| Tool / System | Published Fastener Reference | Compatibility Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| KYA P88A Plier Stapler | 20GA 88 Series, 13.1mm crown, approximately 1.2 × 0.5mm wire, 12–22mm legs | Closest current KYA tool-family reference for P88 staples from 12–22mm, but KYA's published tool wire dimensions differ from this P88 staple page. Confirm production dimensions before volume use. |
| OMER PL 88 SJ | 20GA, 0.50 × 1.25mm wire, 12mm internal crown, 12–25mm legs | Same 88-family naming but not an exact published dimensional match to KYA 13.1mm / 1.17 × 0.62mm data. |
| Meite P88U | 88 Series, 13.2mm crown, approximately 1.27 × 0.55mm wire, 18–25mm legs | Similar 88 Series format, but published wire section and leg range differ from this KYA P88 page. |
| Manual / Electric Staplers | Varies by manufacturer | Do not state universal compatibility. Use only tools whose manual specifies matching P88 / 88 Series dimensions. |
| Other Pneumatic Staplers | Varies by crown, wire and leg range | Provide the exact tool manufacturer and model when cross-brand compatibility needs to be confirmed. |
Staple series names are not always standardized across manufacturers. P88, 88 Series and 12J can be used by different suppliers for fasteners with similar dimensions, but the name alone does not prove interchangeability.
| Reference | Current KYA Published Data | SEO / Purchasing Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| P88 | 20GA, 13.1mm crown, 1.17 × 0.62mm, 6–22mm | Primary entity for this page |
| 88 Series | Used by KYA tool pages and other manufacturers, but published wire dimensions vary | Useful secondary keyword; verify actual physical dimensions before treating as interchangeable |
| 12J | KYA currently publishes a separate 12J page with the same 13.1mm crown, 1.17 × 0.62mm and 6–22mm range | Confirm whether P88 and 12J are truly the same production fastener under alternative market names or whether another dimensional / tool-system difference exists |
SEO note: if KYA's P88 and 12J products are physically identical and target the same buyers, maintaining two near-duplicate product pages can create keyword cannibalization. If they serve different tool ecosystems, add the exact dimensional or compatibility difference to both pages.
| Selection Factor | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Material Thickness | The staple legs must pass through the attached material while leaving sufficient penetration into the receiving substrate. |
| Material Density | Dense wood can require different staple length and driving force than foam, felt or soft wood. |
| Stapler Length Range | Some P88 tools accept only part of the 6–22mm KYA family. Check the exact tool minimum and maximum length. |
| Required Holding | Longer legs can provide greater available penetration, but excessive length can cause breakthrough or poor clinching. |
| Appearance | Fine-wire staples are often selected where visible disturbance to fabric or trim should be minimized. |
| Ordering Information | What to Provide |
|---|---|
| Staple Series | P88 / required 88 Series reference |
| Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Crown | 13.1mm nominal |
| Wire Section | Current KYA P88 specification: 1.17 × 0.62mm |
| Leg Length | 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 19 or 22mm |
| Material / Finish | Specify electro-galvanized steel or another required material and confirm availability |
| Stapler Model | Provide exact manufacturer and model for compatibility checking |
| Application | Upholstery, mattress, felt, foam, insulation, carpet underlay or other material |
| Quantity | Boxes, cartons, pallets or annual purchasing volume |
Send Your P88 Staple Requirements
P88 staples are fine-wire staples used in compatible P88 / 88 Series staplers. The KYA product on this page is 20 gauge with a 13.1mm crown, 1.17 × 0.62mm wire section and 6–22mm leg range.
KYA currently specifies the P88 series as 20 gauge.
The KYA P88 page lists a 13.1mm / approximately 1/2-inch crown.
The current KYA specification lists approximately 1.17mm width × 0.62mm thickness.
The current range includes 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm, 19mm and 22mm.
The current KYA product specification lists 5,000 staples per box.
The featured product on this page uses an electro-galvanized / zinc-plated finish. KYA also lists stainless-steel and aluminum material options within the broader product data, which should be confirmed separately by size.
They are best positioned for dry interior and lower-corrosion applications. Permanent exterior, coastal or highly humid environments may require stainless steel or another specified corrosion-resistant fastener.
A chisel point forms the staple leg tip to support penetration into compatible materials such as wood, felt, foam and upholstery substrates.
Yes. Upholstery is one of the primary applications for fine-wire staples because their relatively thin wire helps reduce visible disturbance to fabric and trim materials.
Yes. P88 / 88 Series staples and plier staplers are widely used in mattress and bedding production. Match the staple length and wire dimensions to the exact stapler and material stack.
KYA currently identifies the P88A as an 88 Series tool accepting 13.1mm crown staples from 12–22mm. However, KYA's published P88A wire dimensions and this P88 staple page are not identical, so confirm the current production specification before bulk use.
Do not assume exact interchangeability from the 88 name alone. OMER publishes different wire and crown dimensions for the PL 88 SJ system, so compare the actual staple dimensions first.
Meite's published P88U fastener specification is close but not identical to KYA's P88 data. Verify crown, wire section and accepted leg length before substitution.
No universal compatibility should be assumed. The staple gun must accept the correct crown profile, wire cross-section, strip geometry and leg length.
KYA currently publishes P88 and 12J pages with the same nominal 13.1mm crown, 1.17 × 0.62mm wire and 6–22mm range. However, series names can vary by supplier and tool system, so confirm whether the specific products are intended as exact cross-references before substitution.
Only when the house-wrap manufacturer permits that fastening method. Some building-membrane systems require cap staples or other fasteners rather than plain fine-wire staples.
Use them only where the roofing or underlayment specification permits staples. A P88 staple should not automatically be treated as a permanent roofing fastener.
Do not use a standard metal P88 staple as a generic electrical cable staple unless the cable and fastening system specifically permit it. Incorrect metal staples can damage cable insulation.
Choose according to material thickness, substrate density, required penetration and the length range accepted by the tool. Longer staples are not automatically better because excessive penetration can cause breakthrough or poor fastening.
Contact KYA Fasteners to confirm current sample availability. For a new tool or cross-brand replacement, test the exact staple length and material in the intended stapler and workpiece before bulk purchasing.
Ask About P88 Fine Wire Staples
KYA supplies P88 fine wire staples for upholstery manufacturers, mattress factories, furniture producers, pneumatic-tool distributors, fastener wholesalers, insulation suppliers and other industrial buyers.
For quotations on 20GA P88 galvanized fine wire staples, provide the required leg length, exact stapler model, material or finish, application, quantity, packaging requirements and destination market.
