These Steel Sod Staples are ideal for properly installing Rolled Erosion control blankets and Erosion Control Matting. Steel Sod Staples are generally used to secure Rolled Erosion Control Blankets and Erosion Control Matting are Our standard sod staple is six inches long made of eleven gauge steel wire with a one inch crown. Steel Sod Staple Specifications: Sod Staple Length: 6" (15 cm)