NOTE: These have been updated from the Duo-Fast brand to the Paslode brand
Get dependable, general-purpose stapling performance with the 5012-C — a wide-crown staple engineered for light- to medium-duty fastening tasks such as insulation, house-wrap, roof underlayment, panel backing, light wood assembly, and packaging.
Key Features & Specifications
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Crown Width: ½" — distributes holding force across a wider area, ideal for sheet goods, insulation, house-wrap, roofing felt, or thin panels
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Leg Length: 3/8" — suited for thin to medium materials like insulation, vapor barrier, underlayment, or panel backing without over-penetrating
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Wire Gauge: 20-gauge fine wire — thin enough for delicate materials yet strong enough for reliable hold
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Finish: Galvanized / coated steel — provides corrosion resistance and consistent stapling performance
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Quantity: 5,000 staples per box — reliable bulk supply for workshops, job sites, and packaging operations
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Tool Compatibility: Works with many ½"-crown pneumatic wide-crown staplers, including Duo-Fast 5000-series and equivalent tools
Why This Staple Matters
The 5012-C staple provides secure fastening without over-driving into soft or thin materials. The wide crown spreads holding pressure evenly to reduce tearing or pull-through, making it ideal for insulation, house-wrap, vapor barriers, underlayment, and thin panel applications. The galvanized finish improves durability and long-term performance, supporting both residential and light commercial use.
Common Applications
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Securing insulation batts or rolls to framing
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Attaching house-wrap, vapor barrier, or roofing felt
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Fastening roof underlayment or panel backing
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Upholstery backing, padding, or fabric attachment
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Light wood-to-wood assembly, crate/box liners, packaging inserts
Best For
Contractors, insulation installers, roofers, remodelers, packaging/warehouse teams, light manufacturing operations, and DIYers who need a bulk supply of wide-crown staples for frequent light- to medium-duty fastening.
