Staple Guns

Professional staple guns at MTN Shop UK

Staple guns split into two very different categories, and getting the right one for the work matters more than the badge on the tool. There are combi tools that fire both staples and brad nails from the same magazine, covered in our nail and staple guns collection - those are the versatile tools for hobby, upholstery, cable clipping and general fixing work. Then there are dedicated staplers engineered specifically for one staple system and one type of work: cable clipping, wire fencing, upholstery, roofing felt, sheathing membrane, joinery backing. The Staple Guns collection at MTN Shop UK covers the dedicated professional staplers - the tools that specialist trades reach for when a general-purpose combi tool cannot deliver the specific staple size, firing rate, depth control or tool profile the work requires.

Cordless 18V staplers

Modern trade staplers are increasingly cordless 18V for the same reasons cordless has taken over the rest of the power tool market: no trailing cables, no compressor to set up, batteries deliver hundreds to thousands of fires per charge, and the brushless motors on premium models rival the firing power of pneumatic staplers. Key cordless models in this collection:

• DEWALT DCN701N XR Electrician's Stapler 18V: the specialist cordless stapler for cable clipping - designed specifically to clip low-voltage cables (Cat5, Cat6, alarm cable, coax, security cable) to timber studwork without damaging the cable insulation. The nose profile and depth-of-drive settings are engineered around cable clipping rather than general stapling.
• DEWALT DCN681N XR Brushless 18G Narrow Crown Stapler 18V: the cordless narrow crown stapler for joinery, cabinet backing, upholstery, and general site fixing work. 18-gauge narrow crown staples 15mm to 38mm typical.
• DEWALT DCFS950P2 Brushless XR Fencing Stapler 18V (kit with 2 x 5.0Ah batteries) / DCFS950N (bare): the specialist cordless stapler for agricultural, security and garden fencing installation - purpose-designed to fix wire mesh, chicken wire, chain link and stock fencing to timber posts. Replaces the traditional hammer-and-staple method that dominates fencing contractor work.
• Makita DST221Z LXT Stapler 18V: the Makita LXT platform stapler for general 18V cordless stapling, using the Makita 18V battery system.
• Makita DST112Z 10mm Cordless Stapler 18V: compact stapler for 10mm staples, upholstery and general fixing work.
• Einhell FIXETTO 18/38 S Power X-Change Stapler 18V: the Einhell Power X-Change platform stapler at value trade specification.

Pneumatic staplers

Pneumatic (compressor-driven) staplers deliver the highest firing rate of any format and remain the standard specification for high-volume workshop and production work. The Bostitch, Rapid, Tacwise and Senco pneumatic staplers cover the major staple systems used in UK trade:

• Bostitch 21684B-E Pneumatic Wide Crown Stapler 84 Series: wide crown staples for roofing felt, sheathing membrane, breather membrane, insulation batts and any soft or thin material where a wide crown grips better than a narrow one. The 84 Series is the Bostitch wide crown staple standard.
• Bostitch SX1838-E Pneumatic Stapler 38mm 18 Gauge: 18-gauge narrow crown staples 38mm capacity for joinery, cabinet backing and general workshop stapling.
• Rapid Airtac Pro PS141 Pneumatic Stapler: the heavier trade pneumatic on the Rapid 140 staple system, for insulation batten fixing, heavy roofing felt and thicker material work.
• Rapid Airtac PS111 and PS101 Pneumatic Staplers: the medium and light pneumatic options on the Rapid staple system, for general workshop and site use.
• Tacwise D9040V Pneumatic Narrow Crown Stapler 15-40mm Type 90: narrow crown 15-40mm staples in the Type 90 system, widely used for joinery, cabinet backing and general workshop stapling.
• Senco SFW05-C Pneumatic Semi Pro Fine Wire Stapler: the fine wire specialist pneumatic for upholstery fabric fixing, seat covering, headboard upholstery, and any application where the staple must grip fabric without cutting through it. The fine wire staple leaves a very small mark and holds fabric securely without tearing.

Specialist stapler applications

Electrician's staplers

The DEWALT DCN701N XR Electrician's Stapler is engineered specifically for the job UK electricians do all day on first-fix work: clipping low-voltage cable (Cat5/Cat6 network, alarm cable, security cable, coax, small speaker cable) to timber studwork through the second-fix stage. The traditional method is hand tacker with cable clips, which is slow and often damages cable insulation if the operator gets the clip pressure wrong. The DCN701N staples cable clips consistently at the correct depth without pressure damage, at trade cordless speeds. Standard specification kit for first-fix comms, alarm and low-voltage electrical installers.

Fencing staplers

The DEWALT DCFS950 XR Brushless Fencing Stapler (available as DCFS950P2 kit with 2 x 5.0Ah batteries or DCFS950N bare unit) is engineered for the specific work of fencing contractors: fixing wire fencing (stock fencing, chicken wire, chain link mesh, sheep/cattle netting, security mesh) to timber fence posts at production rates. The traditional method is hammer plus U-shaped fencing staples, which is slow, hard on the arm over a day of continuous work, and typically results in cracked posts from over-driving. The DCFS950 automates the process at consistent depth, without splitting posts, and at rates that shorten a fencing job from days to hours. Standard specification for agricultural fencing contractors, security fencing installers and garden fencing crews.

Wide crown staplers for roofing felt and sheathing

Wide crown staplers (Bostitch 21684B-E 84 Series) fire staples with a wider crown (typically 20mm+ wide) rather than the narrow 6-10mm crown of joinery staplers. The wider crown grips soft or thin materials without tearing through them: roofing felt, breather membrane, sheathing membrane, insulation batts, plastic film, mesh, and any material where a narrow crown would pull straight through under stress. Essential for roofing crews, insulation crews and any application involving soft membrane fixing to timber substrate.

Fine wire staplers for upholstery

Fine wire staplers (Senco SFW05-C) use a fine-gauge staple that grips fabric securely without cutting through it or leaving a visible mark. Essential for upholstery workshops fixing seat covers, sofa fabric, headboards, chair backs, and any fabric work where a heavier staple would tear the material or leave visible damage. The fine wire staple is the trade standard for upholstery.

Narrow crown 18-gauge staplers for joinery

The most widely-used stapler category for general trade work is the narrow crown 18-gauge stapler: crown around 6-7mm wide, staple lengths 15-40mm typical, staple system varies by tool (Type 90, 18-gauge series, and manufacturer-specific systems). Used for cabinet backing, drawer bottoms, plywood back panels, tongue-and-groove flooring underlay tacking, decorative panel fixing, and general workshop fixing where the staple can be visible but should not be prominent. DEWALT DCN681N, Bostitch SX1838-E, Tacwise D9040V and Makita DST221Z all cover this category.

Staple systems

Each stapler takes a specific staple system that is not interchangeable across brands. Common systems in this collection:

• Rapid 140: heavy duty flat crown (Rapid PS141) - insulation batten, thicker material.
• Rapid 130: medium duty (Rapid PS111, PS101) - general workshop.
• Type 90: narrow crown (Tacwise D9040V) - 15-40mm range.
• 84 Series wide crown: (Bostitch 21684B-E) - roofing felt, insulation, sheathing.
• 18-gauge narrow crown: (DEWALT DCN681N, Bostitch SX1838-E) - joinery/cabinet.
• DEWALT fence staples: specific to DCFS950 - wire fencing.
• DEWALT cable staples: specific to DCN701N - low-voltage cable clipping.
• Fine wire: (Senco SFW05-C) - upholstery specific.

Check the staple system your intended tool takes, and match staples from our staples and accessories collection to the specific system. Staples are not interchangeable between systems.

Common UK trade applications

• First-fix cable clipping (electricians, comms installers, alarm/security): DEWALT DCN701N XR Electrician's Stapler.
• Wire fencing installation (agricultural, security, garden): DEWALT DCFS950P2 or DCFS950N Fencing Stapler.
• Roofing felt on shed and outbuildings: Bostitch 21684B-E Wide Crown 84 Series.
• Sheathing membrane and breather membrane fixing: Bostitch 21684B-E Wide Crown.
• Insulation batt fixing to studs and joists: Rapid Airtac Pro PS141 (heavy duty) or wide crown pneumatic.
• Cabinet backing and drawer bottoms: DEWALT DCN681N cordless, Bostitch SX1838-E pneumatic, or Tacwise D9040V pneumatic.
• Upholstery workshop (seat covers, sofa fabric, headboards): Senco SFW05-C Fine Wire pneumatic.
• General site stapling (mixed applications): Makita DST221Z or DST112Z LXT cordless, or Einhell FIXETTO Power X-Change.

Cordless vs pneumatic: which for your work

• Cordless (all 18V models): the modern site default - no compressor, no air hose, portable across multiple job locations. Right for electricians, fencing contractors, roofers with mobile work, general site trades. Modern brushless motors deliver firing power close to pneumatic for most applications.
• Pneumatic (Bostitch, Rapid, Tacwise, Senco): the workshop and production choice - highest firing rate, longest sustained power, longest tool service life. Right for upholstery workshops, roofing crews with mobile compressors, insulation crews at staging areas, joinery workshops with permanent compressor setup.

Safety

• Contact safety trigger: all modern staplers include a contact safety trigger that prevents accidental discharge when the tool is not pressed against a workpiece. Do not defeat this feature.
• Eye protection: always wear safety glasses - staple deflections and jam clearance risks make eye protection essential.
• Never fire toward yourself or others: keep the tool nose oriented at the workpiece.
• Disconnect power/air before jam clearance: disconnect the battery, unplug the mains, or disconnect the air line before opening the magazine to clear a jam.
• Know what is behind the workpiece: for wall fixing, understand what services are behind the substrate - cables, pipes and electrical conduits are all vulnerable to over-driven staples.
• Cable protection with electrician's staplers: set depth correctly to secure the cable clip without compressing or damaging the cable insulation.
• PAT testing: corded electric compressors and battery chargers should be PAT tested per the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 for commercial use.

Choosing the right stapler

• Electrician doing first-fix cable clipping: DEWALT DCN701N XR Electrician's Stapler.
• Fencing contractor: DEWALT DCFS950P2 (kit) or DCFS950N (bare unit for existing DEWALT XR users).
• Roofer doing felt and membrane work: Bostitch 21684B-E Pneumatic Wide Crown 84 Series.
• Cabinet maker or joiner: DEWALT DCN681N cordless narrow crown, Bostitch SX1838-E pneumatic 18G, or Tacwise D9040V Type 90 pneumatic.
• Upholsterer: Senco SFW05-C Pneumatic Semi Pro Fine Wire.
• General 18V cordless site stapling (existing Makita user): Makita DST221Z or DST112Z LXT.
• General 18V cordless (existing Einhell user): Einhell FIXETTO 18/38 S Power X-Change.
• Insulation crew with compressor setup: Rapid Airtac Pro PS141 (heavy) or PS111/PS101 (medium).

Related categories

The Staple Guns collection sits under our wider power tools category and is closely related to our nailers and nail and staple guns collections. For staples to feed the tools, see our staples and accessories collection. For compressors and airline kit to run pneumatic staplers, see our air tools and compressors range. For related site tools, see our impact drivers, drill drivers and circular saws ranges. For batteries and chargers, browse our batteries range. For PPE while stapling, see our safety eyewear, safety gloves and safety boots ranges.

For trade orders, fencing contract kits, electrician resupply, roofing contractor supply, upholstery workshop equipment or specific DEWALT XR, Rapid, Bostitch, Makita, Tacwise, Einhell or Senco references, request a quote and our team will get back to you with availability.