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Box of 100 black plastic bell wire staples 3/16 inch

Gardner Bender

Gardner Bender 3/16 In. Plastic Bell Wire Staple 100-Count

SKU CH-2DXD-NDSD3

100 plastic staples secure low-voltage bell, speaker, thermostat and telephone wire indoors or outdoors

  • Size/Dimensions3/16 In.
  • Color MappingBlack
  • MaterialPlastic
  • TypeOthers
  • Secures bell, speaker, thermostat and telephone wire
  • UV-stable polyethylene saddles resist rust, rot and deterioration
  • Zinc-plated nails prevent rust and corrosion
  • Suitable for indoor and outdoor installations
  • 100 staples per pack for multiple wiring jobs

Indoor and Outdoor Low-Voltage Wiring

This pack of one hundred plastic staples secures bell, speaker, thermostat and telephone wire in residential and light commercial installations. The 3/16 inch size fits common low-voltage cables without crushing the insulation. Black ultraviolet-resistant polyethylene saddles are rated for indoor and outdoor exposure. Zinc-plated nails resist rust and corrosion in damp environments.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

As passive fasteners these staples generate no heat, produce no audible noise and draw no electrical power during normal operation. The polyethylene material does not conduct heat to the secured wires. Zinc plating on the nails prevents oxidation that could stain surrounding surfaces. No active cooling or power supply is required for the product to perform its function.

Behaviour Under Sustained Load

The ultraviolet-stabilised polyethylene saddles retain flexibility and strength during prolonged outdoor exposure without rotting or deteriorating. Zinc-plated nails maintain holding power in framing lumber and sheathing through seasonal humidity changes. The staples continue to secure low-voltage cables reliably over the life of the installation. No mechanical fatigue or material breakdown occurs under the static loads typical of bell and thermostat wiring.

Highlights

  • Secures bell, speaker, thermostat and telephone wire
  • UV-stable polyethylene saddles resist rust, rot and deterioration
  • Zinc-plated nails prevent rust and corrosion
  • Suitable for indoor and outdoor installations
  • 100 staples per pack for multiple wiring jobs

Specifications

BrandGB-GARDNER BENDER
Size/Dimensions3/16 In.
Color MappingBlack
MaterialPlastic
TypeOthers

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3/16 in. plastic bell wire staples, and what step do people often get wrong?

Position the staple over the wire and drive the zinc-plated nail straight into the framing; the common error is angling the nail, which cracks the plastic saddle.

What maintenance or replacement will the 100-count staple pack need later?

The UV-resistant polyethylene saddles and zinc-plated nails resist rust, rot and deterioration, so no routine maintenance is required; replace only if a staple is physically damaged.

What limit appears first when the 3/16 in. staples are used continuously outdoors?

Prolonged UV exposure eventually degrades the polyethylene saddle, which is the first limitation under sustained outdoor use.

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