Get reliable, heavy-duty stapling performance with the Bostitch 16S2-12 — industrial-grade staples engineered for professional framing, sheathing, lathing, roofing, pallet & crate assembly, vapor barrier installation, and other construction or packaging tasks requiring robust fasteners.
Key Features & Specifications
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Crown Width: 1" — medium-wide crown for good staple spread and hold strength
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Leg Length: 1/2" — suitable for thinner wood sheathing, lath, vapor barriers, and light structural fastening
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Wire Gauge: 16-ga heavy-wire — provides strength and durability over lighter staple types
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Point Style: Chisel point — sharp point helps drive staples cleanly and reduces material splitting
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Shank Type: Smooth shank for reliable penetration and holding power
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Finish: Coated / galvanized steel — improves corrosion resistance and ensures staple longevity
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Quantity: 10,080 staples per pack — excellent bulk value for job sites, contractors, or high-volume stapling work
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Compatible Tools: Designed for use with popular heavy-duty staplers such as 438S2, 438S2R, 450S2, T40S2 (and other S2-series tools)
Why This Staple Matters
The 16S2-12 staple is a versatile, heavy-duty solution ideal for construction, sheathing, roofing, pallet/crate work, and other applications where strength, reliability, and staple spread are crucial. The 1" crown distributes load across a broader area for better hold, while the 1/2" legs provide enough penetration for thin-to-medium materials without over-penetration. The 16-gauge heavy wire ensures the staple won’t bend or fail under stress — essential for structural fastening or box/pallet assembly.
Common Applications
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Sheathing, lathing, and vapor barrier installation
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Attaching siding, roof underlayment, or house wrap
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Pallet, crate, and box assembly in packaging or manufacturing
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Framing, light structural work, and general construction fastening
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Interior or exterior jobs requiring corrosion-resistant staples and reliable hold
Best For
Contractors, builders, roofers, manufacturing and packaging operations, warehouses — or anyone needing a bulk supply of sturdy staples for frequent, heavy-duty stapling tasks.
