Each person who has ever had to deal with documents at least once in his life will confirm that the staples for the stapler (their types and sizes do not matter in this case) fasten the sheets more reliably than staples. That is why the stapler so quickly gained popularity in the world of stationery, and not a single enterprise, even the smallest, can do without this device.
What is a stapler, and what is its purpose
The device for stapling ("stapling") papers is a stationery stapler. This small device is designed to “stitch” several sheets of paper using a thin steel wire (curved in the form of a bracket).
The first stapler appeared in the eighteenth century in France with its ruler - Louis the Fifteenth. However, then staplers were more likely an interesting curiosity than an important device.
But John McGill in the middle of the nineteenth century (when science and the bureaucracy began to develop actively) saw prospects in the production of staplers and, having slightly modified the time model of Louis the Fifteenth, patented this device. Soon, the John McGill stapler made of brass, capable of fastening, and most importantly, fast, fastening sheets of paper, became an incredibly popular device.
Types of staplers by purpose
Many years have passed since the appearance of the stapler, and during this time its design was improved. Therefore, today there are several types of this device.
The cheapest and most common are pocket stationery staplers. They are small in size and able to hold together no more than ten sheets. As a rule, they put brackets for the stapler "10". They are intended for stitching sheets in a road environment. For example, having left for the bank, you need to draw up documents. Still often they are used by schoolchildren and students to bond their essays. That is why very often pocket staplers have a bright, even slightly “toy” design.
The price of such devices is low, however, as is the service life.
Tabletop staplers in appearance are very similar to pocket ones, however they are more powerful and larger in size. As a rule, they are used in offices or small companies, as well as in schools and universities for “stitching” documentation. Depending on the model, they can hold together ten or more sheets.
Specialized office staplers have a slightly different design than the previous varieties.
They have a lever for pressing, since such a stapler can flash about two hundred and fifty sheets at a time. Therefore, it uses longer and sharper staples for the stapler. The price of such a device is quite high, so it is often used in large offices, as well as in printing houses.
All of the above models were mechanical type. There is also an automatic stationery stapler. It reacts to movement, and when it is turned on, to fasten the papers, just put them in a special hole in the stapler. Such a device works from finger batteries or from the network.
At the end of the twentieth century, a new stapler was also invented by Christian Berger, “stapling” documents using paper tape cut from the fastened sheets themselves. This device does not need staples.
There is also a construction stapler. However, unlike office supplies, although he uses staples, he does not flash them through and bend them. In other words, the staples of the construction stapler act as curved nails.
In addition to construction, there are also packaging and industrial staplers.
Staples
Staples are small p-shaped wire products that staple paper.
Depending on the purpose, they are different in length, width, as well as in the metal from which they are made. So that they better sew paper, the ends of the legs of the staples are always sharpened.
In earlier models, staples had to be inserted one at a time. However, in the twentieth century, Boston Wire Sticther Co. came up with a way to glue staples for staples with glue. Types, sizes of brackets now did not matter. Bonded with glue, they are easily filled into the device, simplifying its use. Since then, all staples are sold in the form of glued strips that are easily inserted into the stapler.
Staples for staples: types
The sizes of staples for staplers are different. However, before you understand them, you should pay attention to their types. So, there are staples for the office stapler and for the industrial. The main difference is not only in the types of staplers for which they are used, but also in the thickness and strength of the staples themselves.
Stationery staples for conventional handheld or desktop devices are made of thin, but rather soft wire. For packaging, construction, as well as heavy-duty office staplers, staples made of more durable materials are used.
Sizes of staples for office staplers
Each stapler corresponds to a specific size of staples. It all depends on the number of sheets that need to be stitched.
The most common staples for a stapler are “10”. Most other brackets that differ from the “10” standard have two digits in the name at once. The first is the number, and the second is the length of the pointed leg of the bracket.
Most staples for office “staplers” have the same leg length, but the size may vary. Therefore, before there how to buy staples for a stapler (the price for them is usually low), you need to carefully read their size on the packaging from the device.
The smallest clerical staple has a size of "21" - a length of 7 mm, while in a traditional "10" - 9 mm. The largest clerical staple is “24”, while the length of the legs can be either 6 mm or 8 mm. So when buying, you need to be very careful.
The most common staples for a stapler (8 mm leg length): "24/8", "26/8". With a leg length of 6 mm - “24/6”, “26/6”.
Staples for a construction stapler
Unlike the clerical stapler, in construction the most common size of staples is “53” (width 11.4 mm, and length 4-14 mm). They fit most construction machines, regardless of their subtypes. By the way, many construction staplers due to the universal design can use several types of brackets at once.
For stronger “stitching” of wooden and other surfaces, staples are used under the numbers “36”, “140”, “300” and “500”. Since the length of the legs of all these numbers can be very different, you need to carefully read the accompanying documentation.
Staple bracket prices
As a rule, the cost of staples is quite small - about 15-30 rubles per thousand pieces of size "10" (stationery staplers). Brackets of size "24" or "26" cost a little more - 30-60 rubles per thousand pieces. Specialized staples designed for a specific stapler model are more expensive. As a rule, the price is regulated by the manufacturer, and often there is a large mark-up for the brand.
As for the staples for building staplers, because of the use of more expensive materials in their manufacture, they cost more than office supplies. So, the most common size "53" on average costs about 300 rubles per thousand pieces. Other sizes, as well as specialized staples, cost more.
How staples are inserted into a clerical stapler
Having learned what brackets are for the stapler, their types, sizes, it’s worthwhile to figure out how to insert them into the device itself.
In most of these machines, in order to insert staples fastened with glue, it is necessary to open the top cover by moving the spring. Then place the staples in the vacant compartment and release the spring, which will immediately lock them. Next, close the stapler cover and check on any sheet of paper whether it works. If the sheets of paper are not sewn as they should (the bracket is bent, two or the other is used at once), it is necessary to check the correctness of the charge, as well as the size.
How brackets are inserted into an electric (automatic) stapler
In an automatic clerical stapler, staples are inserted in a slightly different way. Before doing this, the device must be unplugged or the batteries removed. Next, by pressing the “rev” button, slide out the slot for brackets on top of the paper connector. Insert the brackets, push the slot in, turn on the device and check its operation.
How to insert staples into a building stapler
The most commonly used construction mechanical stapler. Filling staples into it is a process quite similar to using a stationery. To insert glued staples, it is necessary to pull out the spring in the lower section. Next, carefully place them in the open connector and secure by inserting the spring all the way back.
After the installation of the brackets is completed, you need to check the operation of the device.
Today, a stapler, along with a hole punch and a folder-folder, has become an integral attribute of every office, as well as a workshop (if it concerns the building type). Choosing staples to any of these devices, as well as filling them, will not be difficult even for a child. The most important thing is to clearly know the size and type of brackets used and not to neglect safety rules.