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KYA 22 gauge 72 Series upholstery staples are fine-wire staples with a 12.5 mm / nominal 1/2" crown and an approximately 0.75 × 0.55 mm rectangular wire profile. Available leg lengths range from 4 mm to 16 mm for upholstery, furniture, automotive trim, bedding, screening and other light-material-to-wood fastening applications.
The 72 Series belongs to an established industrial fine-wire platform comparable with BeA 72, FASCO EH1800 / 64 Series, Haubold 1800, PREBENA AB and Atro 64. The broad crown distributes the fastening force over fabric, vinyl and other thin materials while the fine wire helps reduce the visual impact of the staple.
22 gauge fine wire: designed for upholstery, fabric, vinyl and other applications where a lower-profile staple is preferred.
12.5 mm crown: nominal 1/2" wide crown provides a broad bearing area across thin materials.
0.75 × 0.55 mm wire: rectangular fine-wire profile used by the KYA 72 Series.
4–16 mm leg lengths: seven standard lengths for different material thicknesses and penetration requirements.
Chisel point: designed for efficient penetration into compatible wood and wood-based substrates.
Straight-strip collation: for compatible pneumatic 72 Series fine-wire staplers.
Electro-galvanized steel: general-purpose corrosion protection for indoor and protected applications.
10,000 staples per box: commercial packaging for upholstery factories, furniture manufacturers and fastener distributors.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Series | 72 Series |
| Fastener Type | Fine Wire Upholstery Staple |
| Gauge | 22 Gauge |
| Crown | 12.5 mm / nominal 1/2" |
| Wire Width | Approximately 0.75 mm |
| Wire Thickness | Approximately 0.55 mm |
| Leg Length Range | 4–16 mm |
| Point | Chisel Point |
| Featured Material | Steel Wire |
| Featured Finish | Electro-Galvanized |
| Staples per Strip | 179 pcs in the current page configuration; other 72 Series collation configurations may vary |
| Staples per Box | 10,000 pcs |
KYA lists seven standard leg lengths from 4 mm through 16 mm. Choose the staple length according to the thickness of the covering material, substrate density, required penetration and the maximum staple length supported by the pneumatic tool.
| Model | Leg Length | Typical Selection | Pcs / Box |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72/04 | 4 mm / 5/32" | Very thin fabric, trim and light attachment applications. | 10,000 |
| 72/06 | 6 mm / approximately 1/4" | Thin upholstery fabric, light trim and panel covering. | 10,000 |
| 72/08 | 8 mm / approximately 5/16" | General upholstery, vinyl and furniture trim. | 10,000 |
| 72/10 | 10 mm / approximately 3/8" | General furniture upholstery, automotive trim and fabric-to-wood fastening. | 10,000 |
| 72/12 | 12 mm / approximately 1/2" | Thicker upholstery layers and compatible furniture components. | 10,000 |
| 72/14 | 14 mm / approximately 9/16" | Deeper fastening through thicker fabric, padding or trim layers. | 10,000 |
| 72/16 | 16 mm / approximately 5/8" | Maximum-length applications supported by compatible 72 Series tools. | 10,000 |
The 22GA fine-wire construction creates a smaller entry profile than heavier upholstery or construction staples. This makes the 72 Series useful where the staple is covered by fabric, vinyl, leather, trim or another finish layer and excessive wire visibility is undesirable.
Fine wire should not be described as completely invisible in every installation. Staple visibility depends on the covering material, placement, driving depth and whether the staple crown remains exposed after assembly.
The 72 Series uses a 12.5 mm nominal crown, commonly marketed as a 1/2" crown. The wider crown spreads clamping force over a larger area than a narrower 71 Series staple and can be useful for retaining fabric, vinyl, screens and other thin materials against wood or wood-based substrates.
Different manufacturers may publish crown dimensions around 12.5–12.8 mm for staples in the same general interchange class. For tool matching, compare the complete fastener geometry rather than relying only on the rounded inch designation.
KYA specifies the 72 Series with an approximately 0.75 mm wire width and 0.55 mm wire thickness. These dimensions are more useful than gauge alone when comparing replacement staples across different brands.
Staples described only as “22 gauge” or “1/2" crown” are not automatically interchangeable. Crown geometry, wire profile, strip pitch and leg length must also match the stapler.
The staple legs use a chisel-point profile for penetration into compatible wood and wood-based substrates. Straight-strip collation keeps the staples aligned for feeding through the magazine of a pneumatic upholstery stapler.
Reliable feeding depends on consistent crown width, wire dimensions, collation spacing and the condition of the tool magazine and driver. No staple should be described as universally jam-free across every tool and operating condition.
The featured KYA 72 Series uses an electro-galvanized steel finish. This zinc coating provides basic corrosion protection and is primarily suitable for indoor, dry or otherwise protected environments.
Electro-galvanized steel should not be described as rust-proof. For persistent moisture, exterior exposure, coastal conditions or other corrosive environments, confirm whether a suitable stainless steel or alternative material is required.
Furniture upholstery: attaching fabric, vinyl and related covering materials to compatible wood frames.
Sofas and chairs: upholstery production, trim fastening and concealed fabric attachment.
Automotive interiors: selected vinyl, fabric, trim, panel and seat-component fastening operations.
Headliners and interior trim: light-material fastening where the production design permits staples.
Bedding: selected fabric and upholstery attachment operations in mattress and bedding production.
Leather and vinyl: fastening flexible covering materials to suitable substrates.
Screening: fixing compatible screen material to wood frames.
Picture frames and decorative trim: selected light-duty assembly and backing applications.
Wicker and rattan furniture: compatible covering and trim operations.
General fabric-to-wood fastening: production applications requiring a fine-wire 1/2" crown staple.
Upholstered furniture is one of the established applications for BeA 72-class fine-wire staples. The wide crown helps retain fabric while the fine wire reduces the size of the fastening mark compared with heavier staple families.
Typical production includes chairs, sofas, upholstered panels and other furniture components. Choose the leg length according to fabric layers, frame material and required penetration.
Fine-wire staples are used in selected automotive interior manufacturing and repair operations involving fabric, vinyl, trim and compatible panel substrates.
The correct staple length depends on the vehicle component and production process. A 10 mm staple should not be described as the universal automotive standard; manufacturers and trim shops use different lengths according to substrate and assembly design.
The 72 Series can also be used in selected bedding, upholstered-panel and furniture-trim applications where a broad fine-wire crown is required to retain thin covering materials.
For thicker structural furniture components or load-bearing joints, select a fastener designed for the required structural load rather than relying on a fine-wire upholstery staple.
The 72 Series is a long-established industrial fine-wire platform. The following families are commonly referenced when sourcing compatible replacement staples.
| Reference | General Size Class |
|---|---|
| BeA 72 | 22GA 1/2" crown fine-wire staple platform. |
| FASCO EH1800 / 64 Class | Fine-wire platform commonly cross-referenced to BeA 72. |
| Haubold 1800 | Common market cross-reference for the BeA 72 dimensional family. |
| PREBENA AB | Approximately 12.7 mm crown fine-wire staple cross-referenced to BeA 72. |
| Atro 64 | Fine-wire staple family commonly listed in the same interchange class. |
| Duo-Fast 30 | Another established cross-reference within the 72 Series class. |
Cross-reference names identify the general fastener platform. Before bulk use, confirm crown width, wire dimensions, strip geometry and supported leg length for the exact pneumatic stapler.
The BeA 72/16-422 is a dedicated pneumatic tacker for Type 72 staples. Published tool information lists Type 72 fine-wire staples and a magazine capacity of approximately 190 fasteners.
BeA publishes the tool for upholstered furniture, chairs, cabinets, loudspeakers, wicker and rattan furniture, prams and automotive industry applications. Confirm the supported staple length on the exact version of the tool.
The BeA 71/16-421 is designed for BeA 71 staples, which use a narrower approximately 3/8" crown. It should not be listed as a direct 72 Series tool simply because both families use fine 22GA wire.
For BeA equipment, the appropriate reference for this product is the 72 Series tool family such as the 72/16-422.
The FASCO F1B 64-16 is widely listed as a compatible tool for BeA 72-class staples. Current industry cross-reference listings connect the FASCO 64 / EH1800 platform with BeA 72, Haubold 1800 and PREBENA AB.
When using KYA staples in a FASCO tool, verify the selected leg length and actual strip configuration before production use.
PREBENA AB and Haubold 1800 are established cross-reference families for BeA 72-style fine-wire staples. PREBENA AB is published with approximately a 12.7 mm crown and is commonly identified as a BeA 72 equivalent.
Small dimensional differences can occur between brands, so high-volume production users should verify feeding and driving performance with the actual pneumatic stapler.
| Characteristic | 72 Series | 71 Series |
|---|---|---|
| Gauge | 22GA | 22GA |
| KYA Crown | 12.5 mm / nominal 1/2" | Approximately 9 mm / nominal 3/8" |
| KYA Wire | 0.75 × 0.55 mm | Approximately 0.75 × 0.55 mm |
| Tool Family | BeA 72 / FASCO 64 class | BeA 71 / Senco C class |
| Directly Interchangeable | No | No |
KYA currently lists galvanized wire, stainless steel and aluminum as material options within the broader 72 Series range. Availability can vary by staple length and production configuration.
| Material | Selection Guidance |
|---|---|
| Electro-Galvanized Steel | General upholstery, furniture and interior applications in dry or protected environments. |
| Stainless Steel | For applications requiring increased corrosion resistance; confirm the actual stainless grade and environmental requirements. |
| Aluminum | Lightweight non-ferrous option for compatible fastening applications; confirm mechanical requirements before substitution. |
The current KYA product page lists 179 staples per strip and 10,000 staples per box. KYA's broader product catalog also shows that certain 72 Series production configurations can use 167 or 179 staples per strip.
For production orders, confirm the required staple length, material, strip count, inner-box packing and carton configuration with the quotation so the supplied staple strips match the intended magazine and production process.
| Selection Item | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Stapler Model | Confirm the tool accepts BeA 72 / equivalent 1/2" crown fine-wire staples. |
| Crown | KYA specification: approximately 12.5 mm. |
| Wire Profile | Approximately 0.75 × 0.55 mm. |
| Leg Length | Choose 4–16 mm according to application and tool range. |
| Material | Confirm electro-galvanized steel, stainless steel or aluminum according to the application. |
| Strip Count | Current page lists 179 staples per strip; confirm production configuration when ordering. |
| Environment | Confirm whether standard electro-galvanized corrosion protection is sufficient. |
KYA 72 Series staples are 22 gauge fine-wire staples with a 12.5 mm nominal crown and approximately 0.75 × 0.55 mm rectangular wire. Available leg lengths range from 4 to 16 mm.
Yes. The 72 Series is commonly marketed as a 1/2" crown fine-wire staple. KYA publishes the crown at approximately 12.5 mm.
KYA currently lists 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 mm leg lengths.
72/10 identifies a 72 Series staple with a 10 mm / approximately 3/8" leg length.
Select the length according to the thickness of the fabric, vinyl, leather, padding or trim material and the required penetration into the wood substrate. There is no single staple length that is correct for every upholstery application.
Yes. Automotive vinyl, fabric and interior trim are established applications for BeA 72-class fine-wire staples when the component design permits stapled fastening.
Fine 22GA wire helps reduce the fastening mark, especially when the staple is covered by fabric or trim, but visibility depends on the material, staple placement and driving depth.
BeA 72/16-422 is specifically designed for Type 72 fine-wire staples. Confirm that the selected KYA leg length is within the supported range of the exact tool version.
No direct compatibility should be assumed. BeA 71/16-421 is a 71 Series 3/8" crown tool, while this product belongs to the wider 72 Series 1/2" crown platform.
FASCO F1B 64-16 is commonly listed for BeA 72 / FASCO EH1800-class fine-wire staples. Confirm the leg length and strip configuration before production use.
PREBENA AB is an established BeA 72 cross-reference with an approximately 1/2" crown. Confirm full dimensions and tool range when substituting between brands.
Haubold 1800 is commonly listed in the same interchange class as BeA 72 and PREBENA AB. Verify the exact pneumatic tool and staple leg length before bulk use.
No. Other 1/2" crown staples are available in 16GA, 20GA, 21GA and other wire formats. Match the crown, wire dimensions, strip geometry and staple length to the exact tool.
Both are fine-wire staple families, but the crown widths differ. KYA 71 Series uses an approximately 9 mm / 3/8" crown, while the 72 Series uses an approximately 12.5 mm / 1/2" crown.
The current KYA product page lists 179 staples per strip. KYA's broader catalog shows that some 72 Series production configurations can use 167 or 179 staples per strip, so confirm the required collation when ordering.
KYA currently lists 10,000 staples per box.
No. Electro-galvanized steel provides basic zinc corrosion protection but should not be described as rust-proof. It is primarily suited to dry or protected applications.
KYA lists stainless steel within the broader 72 Series material range. Confirm the exact stainless grade, staple length and service environment when requesting a quotation.
KYA also lists aluminum as a material option. Confirm availability for the selected leg length and whether aluminum provides the required joint performance for the application.
Provide the required staple length, material or finish, quantity, pneumatic stapler model, workpiece materials, application and destination market.
KYA supplies 22GA 72 Series 1/2" crown fine-wire staples for furniture manufacturers, upholstery factories, automotive interior suppliers, bedding manufacturers and industrial fastener distributors. Send your required leg length, material, quantity and stapler model to confirm the appropriate configuration.
