KYA 22 Gauge 1306 Hammer Tacker Staples are 13 Series fine-wire staples with a 6mm / nominal 1/4-inch leg length, 10.5mm crown and 0.75 × 0.54mm wire section. The 1306 designation corresponds to the 13/06 size: 13 Series staple format with a 6mm leg.
The featured 13/06 configuration is designed for compatible hammer tackers, manual staple guns and other No.13 / 13 Series fastening tools that accept the same crown, wire section and 6mm leg length. Its fine-wire profile is suitable for textiles, insulation, plastic sheeting, felt, upholstery and other light-duty fastening where a low-visibility staple is useful.
The featured product uses electro-galvanized steel wire, a chisel point and glue collation. Standard KYA packing for 13/06 is 125 staples per stick, 5,000 staples per box and 50 boxes per carton.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Fine Wire Hammer Tacker Staple / 13 Series Staple |
| Model | 1306 / 13-06 / 13/06 |
| KYA Product Code | KYA-1306 |
| Series | 13 Series / No.13-Type Fine Wire Staple |
| Gauge | 22 Gauge |
| Featured Leg Length | 6mm / nominal 1/4" |
| Crown | 10.5mm / nominal 3/8-inch class |
| Wire Width | 0.75mm / .030" |
| Wire Thickness | 0.54mm / .021" |
| Legacy KYA Wire Designation | 0.67#; use the 0.75 × 0.54mm physical wire section for dimensional tool matching |
| Featured Material | Galvanized Steel Wire |
| Surface Finish | Electro-Galvanized / Zinc Plated |
| Point Type | Chisel Point |
| Collation | Glue-Collated Straight Strip |
| Staples per Stick | 125 pcs |
| Staples per Box | 5,000 pcs |
| Boxes per Carton | 50 boxes |
| Primary Tool Type | Hammer tacker or staple gun specifically designed for matching 13 Series / No.13 dimensions and 6mm leg length |
| Primary Applications | Insulation, plastic sheeting, roofing felt where permitted, textile, labels, upholstery, felt and light fastening |
Dimensional note: 10.5mm is the actual crown dimension published by KYA. The market description “3/8-inch crown” should be treated as a nominal product-class description rather than an exact metric conversion.
In the 13 Series naming system, 13/06 identifies a No.13-type staple with a 6mm leg length. The same family includes 13/04, 13/08, 13/10, 13/12 and 13/14.
The 1306, 13/06 and 13-06 designations all identify the featured 6mm leg-length staple in the KYA 13 Series. Other 13 Series sizes use the same staple family format with different leg lengths, so the required size should be selected according to material thickness, required penetration and the accepted range of the hammer tacker or staple gun.
Hammer tackers are designed for fast repetitive stapling where speed is more important than the precise positioning provided by a conventional trigger-operated staple gun. Short fine-wire staples are commonly used for attaching thin sheet materials to wood and similar substrates.
A 6mm leg is useful for thin insulation, plastic film, labels, textile, roofing felt and similar light materials when the receiving substrate provides sufficient penetration. Longer staples are not automatically better because excessive leg length can cause breakthrough or require a different tool.
Rapid currently uses the No.13 designation for a fine-wire staple family and sells a dedicated 6mm No.13 staple. Rapid also specifies No.13 staples for several manual tackers and hammer tackers. This makes No.13 a useful industry cross-reference when identifying the KYA 13/06 size.
Cross-brand compatibility should still be verified from actual crown, wire section, strip geometry and leg length. A matching “13” designation alone should not be treated as proof of interchangeability.
| Industry Tool Reference | Published No.13 Length Range | 1306 / 6mm Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid R19 / R19E Hammer Tacker | 4–6mm No.13 | 6mm falls within the published tool length range; verify KYA strip dimensions before cross-brand use |
| Rapid R13 | 4–10mm No.13 | 6mm is within the published length range |
| Rapid R23 | 4–8mm No.13 | 6mm is within the published length range |
| Rapid R30 | 6–8mm No.13 | 6mm is within the published length range |
| Rapid R33 / R33E | 6–14mm No.13 | 6mm is within the published length range; longer 13 Series sizes may also be supported depending on exact model |
| Rapid R83 / R83E | 6–14mm No.13 | 6mm is within the published length range |
| Other 13 Series Tools | Varies by manufacturer | Confirm crown, 0.75 × 0.54mm wire section, strip geometry and required leg length |
The 1306 / 13-06 staple is only one member of the wider KYA 13 Series. The physical crown and wire section remain the same in the current KYA table, while leg length changes from 4mm to 14mm.
| Item | Leg Length | Nominal Inch | Pcs / Stick | Pcs / Box | Boxes / Carton | General Selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/04 | 4mm | 5/32" | 125 | 5,000 | 50 | Very thin sheet materials, labels, textile and shallow fastening |
| 13/06 / 1306 | 6mm | 1/4" | 125 | 5,000 | 50 | Featured SKU; common short No.13 size for hammer tackers and light sheet fastening |
| 13/08 | 8mm | 5/16" | 125 | 5,000 | 50 | Textile, upholstery and slightly thicker light materials |
| 13/10 | 10mm | 3/8" | 125 | 5,000 | 50 | Upholstery, insulation and light board fastening with compatible tools |
| 13/12 | 12mm | 1/2" | 125 | 5,000 | 50 | Thicker upholstery, insulation and trim where the tool supports 12mm |
| 13/14 | 14mm | 9/16" | 125 | 5,000 | 50 | Longest current KYA 13 Series option; requires a tool explicitly accepting 14mm No.13 staples |
Tool note: a hammer tacker that accepts 1306 / 6mm staples does not necessarily accept 13/10, 13/12 or 13/14. Always check the tool's published staple-length range.
The 0.75 × 0.54mm wire section is relatively thin compared with medium- and heavy-wire staples. This helps reduce visible disturbance when fastening textiles, felt, plastic sheet and other thin materials.
Fine-wire staples are intended for light fastening rather than structural joints. They should not be substituted for heavy construction staples where substantial load capacity or structural resistance is required.
The chisel-point legs concentrate the driving force at the staple tips and support penetration into compatible wood, felt, fabric, insulation and light sheet materials.
Actual penetration depends on the receiving material, staple length and the impact energy of the hammer tacker or staple gun. Dense wood may require testing before production use.
KYA 13 Series staples are glue collated into straight strips. The 13/06 configuration contains 125 staples per stick. Correct strip width and staple spacing are important for reliable magazine feeding.
Do not assume that every fine-wire staple with a similar crown will feed correctly. Crown profile, wire dimensions, collation spacing and magazine geometry must match the tool.
The featured 1306 staple uses an electro-galvanized zinc finish. This provides more corrosion protection than untreated bright steel and is suitable for many dry interior and limited-exposure applications.
For humid, permanently wet, marine or other corrosion-sensitive conditions, select the fastener material according to the environmental requirement. The broader KYA 13 Series data also lists stainless-steel and aluminum options, but availability should be confirmed for the exact required leg length.
| Material | General Characteristic | Selection Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Electro-Galvanized Steel | Zinc-coated steel with general corrosion protection | Featured 1306 configuration for normal dry interior and limited-exposure applications |
| Stainless Steel | Higher corrosion resistance than standard electro-galvanized steel | Useful for damp or corrosion-sensitive conditions when the required stainless grade and size are available |
| Aluminum | Non-ferrous staple material with different strength and corrosion characteristics | Use only where the tool and application specification permit aluminum staples |
The 6mm 13 Series staple can be used for selected insulation materials where a short staple provides sufficient penetration into the receiving wood substrate.
Hammer tackers using short No.13-type staples are commonly used for quickly attaching plastic sheet and wrap material. Avoid excessive impact that can tear thin film around the staple crown.
Fine-wire staples are useful for textile and fabric applications because the thin wire profile can reduce visible surface disturbance compared with heavier staples.
Short 13 Series staples can be used for labels, posters and temporary display materials attached to suitable wood-based substrates.
The 13 Series family is also used for upholstery and furniture trim. For thicker fabric stacks or foam, a longer 13/08, 13/10, 13/12 or 13/14 staple may be more appropriate if the tool supports it.
Hammer tackers are commonly used to position roofing felt and similar sheet materials. Whether staples are acceptable as temporary or permanent fasteners depends on the roofing system and local installation specification.
For house wrap and weather-resistive barriers, follow the membrane manufacturer's fastening instructions. Some systems require cap staples or another approved fastening method rather than plain fine-wire staples.
The 1306 / 13-06 staple is the 6mm leg-length version of KYA's 22 Gauge 13 Series fine-wire staple family. Other 13 Series sizes share the same 10.5mm crown and 0.75 × 0.54mm wire section but use different leg lengths from 4mm to 14mm.
Choose the leg length according to the thickness of the material being fastened, the required penetration into the substrate and the staple-length range supported by the tool. A hammer tacker that accepts 13/06 staples may not accept longer 13/10, 13/12 or 13/14 staples.
| Staple Option | Typical Selection Guidance |
|---|---|
| 1306 / 13-06 / 13/06 | 6mm leg length; suitable for compatible hammer tackers and staple guns used for thin insulation, plastic sheeting, textile, felt, labels and other light fastening. |
| Other 13 Series Sizes | Available in other leg lengths within the 4–14mm family for thicker materials or applications requiring greater penetration, provided the selected tool supports the required staple length. |
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| Compatibility Item | 1306 Specification to Check |
|---|---|
| Staple Family | 13 Series / No.13-type |
| Gauge | 22 Gauge |
| Crown | 10.5mm actual KYA specification |
| Wire Section | 0.75 × 0.54mm |
| Leg Length | 6mm for 1306 / 13-06 |
| Collation | Glue-collated straight strip |
| Strip Quantity | 125 staples per stick |
| Magazine Geometry | Must accept the actual KYA strip dimensions and staple spacing |
Do not describe 1306 staples as compatible with “most staple guns.” Many staple guns use T50, 71 Series, 80 Series, 90 Series or other formats with different crowns and wire dimensions.
| Selection Factor | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Attached Material Thickness | Thicker felt, fabric or insulation uses more of the staple leg before the staple reaches the substrate. |
| Receiving Material | Soft wood and dense wood can require different staple lengths and driving force. |
| Tool Range | A Rapid R19-type hammer tacker is a 4–6mm system, while other No.13 tools can accept longer staples. |
| Required Penetration | Enough leg should enter the substrate to hold the attached material without excessive breakthrough. |
| Application Precision | Hammer tackers prioritize rapid placement; trigger staple guns may provide greater positioning control for upholstery or decorative work. |
| Ordering Information | Featured Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 1306 / 13-06 / 13/06 |
| Gauge | 22 Gauge |
| Leg Length | 6mm / nominal 1/4" |
| Crown | 10.5mm |
| Wire | 0.75 × 0.54mm |
| Material / Finish | Electro-Galvanized Steel for the featured product; confirm stainless-steel or aluminum availability separately |
| Stapler Model | Provide exact hammer tacker or staple-gun manufacturer and model |
| Application | Insulation, plastic film, textile, roofing felt, upholstery or other material |
| Packing | 125/stick, 5,000/box, 50 boxes/carton according to current KYA specification |
| Quantity | Boxes, cartons, pallets or annual purchasing volume |
Send Your 1306 Staple Requirements
1306 commonly refers to a 13 Series staple with a 6mm leg, also written as 13/06 or 13-06. The KYA version is a 22-gauge fine-wire staple with a 10.5mm crown and 0.75 × 0.54mm wire section.
The featured 1306 staple has a 6mm leg length, commonly marketed as approximately 1/4 inch.
KYA specifies this product as 22 gauge.
The current KYA specification is 10.5mm. KYA has historically described this as a 3/8-inch crown class, but 10.5mm should be used as the actual dimensional value for tool matching.
The current KYA specification is 0.75mm wide × 0.54mm thick. The separate 0.67# notation should be treated as a KYA wire designation rather than a substitute for the physical cross-section.
On the current KYA product family, yes: 1306 refers to the 13/06 configuration with a 6mm leg. Cross-brand interchange still requires dimensional verification.
They belong to the same general No.13 / 6mm market class, but do not assume exact interchangeability from the name alone. Compare crown, wire section, strip geometry and actual tool specification before production use.
Rapid publishes the R19 / R19E for No.13 staples from 4mm to 6mm, so 6mm is within its published length range. Cross-brand use should still be verified against the actual KYA strip dimensions before bulk purchasing.
No. Rapid currently specifies the R19 hammer tacker for No.13 staples only from 4mm to 6mm. Longer 13 Series staples require another compatible tool.
Rapid currently specifies tools such as the R33 and R83 for No.13 staples up to 14mm. Exact model specifications should always be checked because accepted lengths vary by tool.
Yes, short fine-wire hammer-tacker staples are commonly used for suitable insulation materials when a 6mm leg provides enough penetration into the receiving substrate.
They can be used where the roofing-felt installation method permits staples. Follow the roofing-material specification to determine whether staples are acceptable for temporary positioning or permanent attachment.
Only when permitted by the specific house-wrap or membrane manufacturer. Some systems require cap staples or other approved fasteners.
Yes, the 13 Series is commonly used for fabric and upholstery. A trigger-operated staple gun may provide more positioning control than a hammer tacker for precision upholstery work.
The featured KYA 1306 product uses an electro-galvanized zinc finish.
Electro-galvanized staples should not be treated as a universal permanent-exterior specification. For damp, marine or corrosion-sensitive environments, confirm whether stainless steel or another corrosion-resistant fastener is required.
The current KYA specification lists 125 staples per stick for 13/06 and the other 13 Series sizes shown on the page.
KYA currently packs 5,000 staples per box.
The current packing table lists 50 boxes per carton.
No. The tool must accept the matching 13 Series crown profile, 22-gauge wire section, strip geometry and 6mm leg length. Other common staple systems such as T50, 71, 80 and 90 Series are dimensionally different.
Contact KYA Fasteners to confirm current sample availability. For cross-brand tool qualification, test the actual 13/06 strip in the intended hammer tacker or staple gun before bulk purchasing.
KYA supplies 13 Series fine-wire staples for hardware distributors, staple-gun distributors, insulation suppliers, furniture manufacturers, upholstery suppliers, building-material distributors and other professional buyers.
For quotations on 22GA 1306 / 13-06 galvanized hammer tacker staples, provide the exact stapler model, required material, application, quantity, packing requirement and destination market.
