Staple (connecting element)

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Staples similar to a curved nail with two points
Haferl shoes , soles shod with sole nails and attached to the edge with staples.

A Krampe (also Krampen , Klampe (n) , Klampfe (n) ; mnd. For clamp ; in Switzerland as Agraffe and Hagraffe , in Bavaria and Austria as U-Hakerl ) is a U-shaped bent or angled connecting element .

Depending on the area of ​​application and the desired durability, the staples are made of wire or more massive iron or steel , although other materials can also be used.

Material and use

  • Screwed, welded or otherwise fastened on one side, a staple serves as a fastening means to hang ropes or straps .
  • Similar to a curved nail with two tips. B. attaching tension wires to posts. These fasteners are also known as loops .
  • This type of staple is very often used as an alternative to nails to connect the boards and squared timbers in the manufacture of pallets .
  • The small teeth that the zipper interlock are also referred to as cramps.
  • Clasp-like bent wire staples in different lengths for plug-in work and binding in floristry are called patent holders.
  • Folded paper strips that can be closed with a rubber band are also called staples.
  • Micro-USB plugs also contain staples.

See also

Web links

Wiktionary: Krampe  - explanations of meanings, word origins, synonyms, translations

Individual evidence

  1. Homepage Fischer Metallverarbeitung ; "Established as a wire and metal goods factory Wirz & Fischer. Production of hairpins, military and trouser clips, cloak hooks, hagraffen, safety pins, blind clips, etc."