An apparatus for surface treating particulate material with surface treatment particles includes a substantially cylindrical body having a top, bottom and sidewall. The additional processor may determine a first virtual address that identifies the first processor in the virtual network and provide the first virtual address to the first processor. One set of pins is connected to digital instruments, a second set of pins is connected to 0 volts, and a third set of pins is left open. In particular embodiments, the present invention also includes apparatus and methods related to deforming staples for securing conduit and the like, and staple insulation and insulated staples that may be discharged by the fastener device.