Gardner Bender PS-550 1/2 Inch Cable Staples White 500 Pack

1/2-Inch NM Cable Staples

Gardner Bender PS-550 staples are 1/2-inch plastic-and-steel fasteners designed to secure NM cable against wood framing. The white UV-resistant plastic saddle protects the cable jacket while the zinc-plated steel nails resist corrosion. A 500-count pack supplies enough staples for whole-house rough-in work.

Check cable diameter and framing material

Verify that the cable outer diameter fits the 1/2-inch saddle so the staple grips without pinching conductors. Confirm the mounting surface is wood or a similar nailable substrate; the supplied nails will not hold in concrete, steel studs or plaster. Ensure local code permits plastic-saddle staples for the intended wiring method.

Suited for electricians wiring wood-framed homes

Ideal for professionals and DIYers running NM cable through joists and studs where a high-volume, code-compliant staple is required. Not suited for installers working with armoured cable, conduit systems or non-wood substrates that demand specialised fasteners. Buyers needing insulated staples for low-voltage data lines should look elsewhere.