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raptor
One of the most recognized brands for metal-free composite fasteners. Used in boatbuilding, woodworking, timber framing, and composite layups.
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senco
Major pneumatic fastener manufacturer. Offers polymer composite staples and nails compatible with some Raptor-style applications.
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dark horse fasteners
Excellent value staples. Staples are commonly used in timber production, composites, and specialty construction.
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kya fasteners
Their staples are sawable, sandable, and planeable
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avery dennison
Known for Plastic Staple® systems used in manufacturing and apparel tagging.
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dufast
Their staples are a blend of polymer and fiberglass, providing high tensile strength while remaining 100% metal-free.
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pneutools
While the staples themselves are often metal, PneuTools is a leading manufacturer of the plastic caps (sometimes laser-welded into stacks) that the staples hold down
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spotnails
Their plastic staples are typically made from a blend of polymer resin and fiberglass. This composition ensures they are 100% metal-free and provides roughly twice the holding power of similar-sized steel fasteners because they can "bond" with certain materials.
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