The Duo-Fast ENC-5418A, sold as the Duo-Fast CarpetPro, is a corded electric tacker for 5400 series narrow crown staples. It drives 20 gauge staples with a 3/16" crown and 3/8" to 9/16" legs, so you can tack carpet and fabric without an air compressor or hose.
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Key Features
- Corded electric: plug it in and work. No compressor, no air hose.
- 5400 series staples: 20 gauge narrow crown staples with a 3/16" crown.
- 3/8" to 9/16" legs: short legs for thin material, long legs for carpet and pad.
- 84-staple magazine: fewer stops to reload.
- Narrow crown: a small, tidy mark on carpet and fabric.
Specifications
- Model: Duo-Fast ENC-5418A CarpetPro
- Power: corded electric
- Staple series: Duo-Fast 5400
- Crown: 3/16"
- Wire: 20 gauge
- Leg length: 3/8" to 9/16"
- Magazine capacity: 84 staples
What This Duo-Fast Electric Tacker Is Used For
- Carpet: the CarpetPro name says it. It's built as a Duo-Fast carpet stapler.
- Carpet pad and underlayment: hold it in place before the carpet goes down.
- Upholstery: fabric over wood frames where you'd rather not run air lines.
- Shop and install work: anywhere a narrow crown staple looks better than a wide one.
Choosing Staples for the ENC-5418A
This tool takes 5400 series staples only. We stock Duo-Fast 5418D narrow crown staples with a 9/16" leg, the longest size it takes, which suits carpet and pad. For thinner material, a shorter 5400 leg works better. Review the thickness of what you're fastening, then add a box of staples to your order with the tool.
It won't take 5000 series staples. Those have a 1/2" crown and fit tools like the CS-5000 manual staple gun from Duo-Fast.
How to Load and Use the Duo-Fast CarpetPro
- Unplug the tool before you load it.
- Open the magazine and drop in a strip of 5400 series staples, legs pointing toward the work.
- Close the magazine until it locks.
- Plug in, hold the nose flat on the material and pull the trigger.
- Test on scrap first and check that the crown sits flush.
Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Keep the nose and magazine free of carpet fiber and dust. If a staple jams, unplug the tool first, open the magazine, remove the strip and pull out the bent staple. If staples stand up instead of sinking, check that you're using the right leg length for the material. Store the tool with the cord loose, not wrapped tight around the body.
Duo-Fast Electric Stapler or Air Stapler?
A Duo-Fast electric staple gun like the ENC-5418A is the simple choice when you move from room to room or job to job: plug into any outlet and go. An air tool needs a compressor and hose, which make more sense in a fixed shop with a long run of work. If you install carpet on site, the electric tool is less to carry. Add a spare box of staples and you have everything for the day.
If You're Comparing Duofast Stapler Options
We also carry the Maestri 54ME electric tacker, another electric tool in the 54 series. Review both pages and compare staple sizes before you choose.
Why Buy From Staplers and Staples
- Same-day shipping on orders placed by 4:00 PM EST.
- In-house tool repair if your tool ever needs service.
- The ENC-5418A is in stock now, and so are 5418D staples, so the tool and staples ship together.
- Based in Sycamore, Illinois.
FAQ
What staples does the Duo-Fast ENC-5418A use?
Duo-Fast 5400 series staples: 20 gauge, 3/16" crown, 3/8" to 9/16" legs.
Does it need an air compressor?
No. It's a corded electric tacker.
Is this the Duo-Fast CarpetPro electric carpet stapler?
Yes. The ENC-5418A is sold as the CarpetPro.
How many staples does it hold?
84.
Will 5000 series staples fit?
No. They have a 1/2" crown. This tool takes 5400 series staples only.
