Staples
13/8 Staples — Reliable Everyday Stapling for Office & Mailroom
13/8 staples are a widely used office staple format designed for consistent, tidy fastening of paper and light card in day-to-day admin, dispatch and filing tasks. This product page covers the 13/8 staple type supplied on Sapphire as a convenient bulk pack option, helping you keep staplers stocked for busy work areas such as reception desks, print rooms, schools, warehouses and general office environments.
On Sapphire this item is listed as 13/8 – Staples and supplied as staples in a pack of 5000. (Pack size and pricing may vary by variant.)
Key Features
13/8 staple format
A common staple size used across many office staplers that accept the 13 series, making it a practical choice for shared workspaces where multiple people rely on the same consumable type.
Bulk pack for fewer changeovers
Supplied as a pack of 5,000 staples, ideal for higher-throughput environments where running out mid-task causes delays.
Neat, consistent fastening
Designed to deliver a clean staple finish for everyday paperwork, helping documents stay aligned and secure for filing, posting and internal circulation.
Suitable for office, education and light industrial admin
A dependable consumable for routine stapling needs in offices, schools, clinics, back offices, stock rooms and dispatch benches.
Simple replenishment
Easy to store and quick to load, supporting efficient stationery management and reducing downtime.
- 13/8 staple type
- Pack size: 5,000 staples (variant shown on Sapphire)
- Category: Equipment / Stationary / Staples
Typical Uses
- General office paperwork: reports, forms, invoices and internal documents
- Mailroom and dispatch: attaching paperwork to parcels or packing documentation
- Education: handouts, worksheets and classroom admin
- Reception and front-of-house: visitor forms and sign-in sheets
- Home office: everyday filing and document organisation
13/8 Staples — Full Product Guide
Choosing the right staples is about more than “will they fit?” The correct staple type helps prevent jams, improves staple clinch quality, and keeps your stapler working smoothly. Use the guide below to confirm compatibility and get the best performance from your 13/8 staples.
How It Works
Staples are formed from wire and supplied in joined strips. When loaded into a compatible stapler, the stapler drives a single staple through the paper stack and clinches the legs on the underside to lock the sheets together. Using the correct staple type for your stapler helps ensure the staple is driven squarely and clinched cleanly, reducing misfires and paper tearing.
Materials and Construction
13/8 staples are manufactured from metal wire formed into consistent crowns and legs, then assembled into strips for easy loading. Consistent forming helps staples feed smoothly and produce a uniform finish on the page.
Stapler Compatibility (Important)
Check your stapler’s specified staple type before ordering. Staplers are designed around particular staple series and leg lengths. This product is a 13/8 staple type, so it should be used in staplers that explicitly state compatibility with 13/8 (or the 13 series with the appropriate leg length). If your stapler manual lists multiple compatible sizes, select the one that matches your intended paper thickness and the stapler’s capacity.
If you are unsure, look for the staple specification printed on the stapler body, on the loading tray, or in the user guide. Matching the staple type is the best way to avoid jams and achieve a clean clinch.
Paper Capacity Guidance
Staple capacity depends on your stapler model, paper weight, and the staple leg length. As a general rule, thicker stacks require a stapler designed for higher capacity and may require a different staple size within the same series. For best results, follow your stapler manufacturer’s recommended sheet capacity for 13/8 staples.
Floor Type Compatibility
Not applicable — this is a stationery consumable intended for desktop and mailroom use.
Health and Safety
- Keep staples away from children and store in a secure stationery area.
- Handle with care: staples have sharp points and can cause minor injury if mishandled.
- When clearing a stapler jam, follow the stapler’s instructions and avoid placing fingers near the driving mechanism.
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
Busy offices and shared stationery points
A 5,000-count pack is well suited to central stationery cupboards, print rooms and shared admin areas where multiple users rely on the same staple type.
Mailroom and dispatch benches
Useful for attaching paperwork to orders, delivery notes and internal documentation where speed and consistency matter.
Education and training environments
Supports frequent stapling of handouts and course materials without constant replenishment.
Maintenance, Cleaning and Care
- Store dry: keep staples in their packaging and away from moisture to help prevent corrosion.
- Load correctly: place staple strips neatly in the magazine to reduce skew feeding.
- Don’t overfill: follow your stapler’s maximum staple strip guidance.
- Clear jams safely: remove the staple strip and any bent staples before reloading.
Troubleshooting Tips
- Staples not clinching properly: check you’re within the stapler’s sheet capacity and that the correct staple type is loaded.
- Frequent jams: confirm the stapler is designed for 13/8 staples and that staples are seated flat in the magazine.
- Paper tearing: reduce stack thickness or verify the stapler’s anvil setting (if adjustable).
Case Study (Example Workflow)
A small admin team processing daily paperwork can reduce interruptions by keeping a bulk pack of 13/8 staples in the stationery cupboard and topping up desk staplers on a routine schedule. This helps avoid mid-task shortages and keeps document handling consistent across the team.
Who Is It For?
- Office managers and facilities teams stocking shared stationery
- Reception and admin staff handling daily paperwork
- Schools, colleges and training centres preparing handouts
- Mailroom and dispatch teams attaching documentation
- Home offices that prefer buying staples in bulk
Colours / Features Available
This listing is for standard staples. Any additional options (such as different pack sizes) are shown as variants on the product page.
Sizes Available
This product is the 13/8 staple type. If you require a different staple size or series for your stapler, please select the appropriate alternative from Sapphire’s staples range.