Dewalt Cable Staples

Cable staples are purpose-built fixings for securing electrical, data or alarm cables to timber or board surfaces. Fired from cable staplers, they hold flat without pinching or damaging insulation — making cable runs faster, safer and neater.

What Are Cable Staples Used For?

Designed to hold twin and earth, Cat5, alarm cable or similar, cable staples sit flat while avoiding kinks, cuts or insulation crush. They’re essential for first fix installs where cables need to stay put and clear of snag hazards.

• Securing Twin & Earth Cable – Keep 1mm², 2.5mm² and 4mm² flat to joists or wall studs in clean, protected lines.
• Data Cable Installation – Fix Cat5/Cat6 network cables or signal runs along stud walls or roof trusses.
• Alarm and Security Wiring – Staple fine cables neatly around door reveals, joist notches or boxed routes.
• Power Cable Clips – Use instead of hammer-in clips — faster, neater and more accurate per shot.

Who Uses Cable Staples?

Staples are used by electricians, smart home installers and alarm engineers looking for safe, fast cable restraint during install.

• Electricians – First fix stage for cables into walls, floors and ceilings with safe routing and regulation clearance.
• Data and Network Installers – Run long low-voltage lines with repeatable, damage-free clamping.
• Security & Alarm Fitters – Fix alarm or sensor cables discreetly to timber or along frame channels.
• AV & Home Automation Contractors – Clip signal and control cable into place across multi-zone wiring installs.

What Jobs Are Cable Staples Best At?

They’re made for smooth, consistent cable restraint across timber surfaces — faster and neater than clips, especially on long runs or when working overhead or one-handed.

• Routing Twin & Earth Cables – Fix behind plasterboard, inside joists or studwork ahead of boarding up.
• Running Cat5/6 Data Lines – Staple into lofts, joists or stud bays with reduced risk of crushing or signal loss.
• Fitting PIR or Sensor Cable – Staple light gauge cable flat to frame, avoiding droop or tangle in voids.
• Overhead Cable Drops – Keep vertical runs tidy and held straight in ceiling-to-wall transitions.
• Final Fix Faceplate & Switch Wiring – Secure final drops into pattress boxes without messy clip overlaps.

How to Choose the Best Cable Staples

To get clean installs and no insulation damage, match your staple size and type to the cable width and routing surface.

1. Cable Type

Use smaller staples (around 25mm) for 1.0/1.5mm² T&E, and larger ones for 2.5mm² or multi-cable runs.

2. Staple Depth

Depth must allow for the cable to sit without being crushed. Look for insulated leg staples or cushioned profiles.

3. Material & Strength

Galvanised staples are common for timber — some types also feature plastic saddles or clips for better insulation clearance.

4. Gun Compatibility

Check your electric or manual stapler accepts the specific cable staple size, leg shape and collation format.

5. Fixing Surface

Staples work best into joists, studs and plywood. Avoid soft plaster or masonry — fix a clip if direct nailing isn’t safe.

Cable Staple Accessories & Add-Ons

• Reload strip packs to match stapler collation and job size
• Depth guides and guards for consistent sink and no cable damage
• Tool oils and brushes to maintain clean firing performance

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