The BeA 380/16-429LN is a long nose pneumatic upholstery stapler that drives BeA 380/16 and other 80 series staples with a 1/2" crown and 5/32" to 5/8" legs. Its 2" nose reaches into corners, channels and frames, and it weighs about 2.3 pounds.
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Key Features
- 2" long nose: reaches tight spots on frames, panels and inside corners.
- 80 series staples: takes BeA 380 staples from 5/32" (4 mm) to 5/8" (16 mm).
- About 157 staples per load: long runs between reloads.
- Light weight: about 2.3 lb, easy on the wrist over a full shift.
- Single-shot trigger: one staple per pull for careful placement.
Specifications
- Model: BeA 380/16-429LN (also listed as 80/16-429LN)
- Staples: BeA 80 series (380), 1/2" crown
- Leg length: 5/32" to 5/8" (4-16 mm)
- Magazine: about 157 staples
- Nose: 2" long nose
- Operating pressure: 4-6 bar (about 58-87 psi)
- Air use: 0.5 L per shot at 6 bar
- Weight: about 2.3 lb
- Size: 8.7" x 7.5" x 1.6"
What the BeA 380/16 Long Nose Tacker Is Used For
This BeA upholstery stapler is made for furniture and seating, boat and vehicle interiors, insulation and interior trim. The long nose lets you staple fabric deep into a frame or along a recessed channel without the tool body getting in the way.
Choosing the Right 380/16 Staples
BeA names its 80 series staples by leg length in millimeters, so 380/16 means a 16 mm (5/8") leg and 380/14 means 14 mm. Shorter legs suit thin fabric over hardwood; longer legs hold through padding into softwood. Review your material, then add the size you need: BeA 380/16 staples or BeA 380/14 staples.
How to Set Up and Use the Tacker
- Add an air plug that matches your hose couplers and connect the tool to a regulated air line.
- Set the regulator between 4 and 6 bar (about 58-87 psi).
- Disconnect the air, open the magazine and load a strip of 80 series staples.
- Close the magazine and reconnect the air.
- Hold the nose square to the work and pull the trigger once per staple.
Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Put a few drops of pneumatic tool oil in the air inlet each day unless your air line has a lubricator. Drain water from your compressor tank often. To clear a jam, always disconnect the air first, open the magazine, remove the strip and pull the bent staple from the nose. Staples that stand proud usually mean the pressure is too low or the leg is too long for the material.
Long Nose vs. Standard Nose
A standard-nose tacker is fine for flat panels. Pick the 429LN when you staple into frames, deep channels or inside corners. For a standard nose that uses the same staples, see the BeA 380/16-420.
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FAQ
What does 380/16 mean?
380 is BeA's 80 series staple, and 16 is the longest leg length in millimeters (5/8") the tool takes.
What PSI does the BeA 380/16-429LN need?
BeA lists 4-6 bar, about 58-87 psi.
Is the 380/16-429LN a good BeA upholstery stapler for furniture?
Yes. It's built for upholstery, interiors and trim, and the long nose helps on frames.
Do BeA pneumatic tools come with an air fitting?
Plan to add an air plug that matches your hose couplers. Review your fittings before you order.
