<P> Modern staples for paper staplers are made from zinc - plated steel wires glued together and bent to form a long strip of staples . Staple strips are commonly available as "full strips" with 210 staples per strip . Both copper plated and more expensive stainless steel staples which do not rust are also available . </P> <P> Some staple sizes are used more commonly than others, depending on the application required . Some companies have unique staples just for their products . Staples from one manufacturer may or may not fit another manufacturers unit even if they look similar and serve the same purpose . </P> <P> Staples are often described as X / Y (e.g. 24 / 6 or 26 / 6), where the first number X is the gauge of the wire, and the second number Y is the length of the shank (leg) in millimeters . Some exceptions to this rule include staple sizes like No. 10 . </P> <P> Common sizes for the home and office include: 26 / 6, 24 / 6, 24 / 8, 13 / 6, 13 / 8 and No. 10 for mini staplers . Common sizes for heavy duty staplers include: 23 / 8, 23 / 12, 23 / 15, 23 / 20, 23 / 24, 13 / 10, and 13 / 14 . </P>

What is the difference between 24/6 and 26/6 staples
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