Construction stapler. Purpose, types and characteristics

general information

If you have long been interested in the question of which stapler is better to choose, then it will not hurt you to first find out how this tool for fastening papers works.

Principle of operation

Its design includes a metal groove for inserting staples. To move them forward, a special spring or plate is provided. The latter option is considered more practical, since the spring begins to stretch over time and at one point may come off the hooks on which it is attached.

Thanks to the plate, the staple-moving tongue will operate smoothly. Its main task is to ensure that the clip of staples is constantly located at the edge. The push rod is usually made of metal or plastic. And it’s best if this is the first option, which is characterized by increased reliability.

Loading the stapler

Before work, the staples must be placed in the internal mechanism, after which, when you sharply press the device, staples will shoot out of it and fasten the sheets. When all the clips are used up, you just need to insert a new one to continue working.

Typically, full-load stapler models require one new plate of clamped staples to be inserted. However, there are models in which half the clip is enough to replace the spent staples. to understand how pocket and office staplers work and how many staples they require. You can easily figure out how to change the plates, for which you don’t even need to look for a diagram of the stationery stapler. You just need to lift the top cover and insert a new clip into the groove.

Office supply stores also offer front-loading staplers. These models have a special button on the body, when pressed, the spring of the mechanism is released and the chute moves forward.

Owners of professional devices may experience certain difficulties in replacing staples. Among them there are models that allow you to load 7 types of staples. But they have one feature - they allow users to choose the bonding depth at their discretion.

Furniture staples

We touched on this topic a little, and it’s worth expanding on it. The fact is that although this is a different direction, it is important for a person’s life, since furniture creates the interior, comfort, and style of the room.

• But there is also some construction installation taste, since, often, it is necessary to nail the back wall of the cabinet from hardboard or plywood.
• In this case, you can use a stapler with a steel staple rather than nails. It's very fast and reliable.
• In the furniture production process, galvanized brackets are often used.
• This is especially true for cheap chipboard products. This base easily fits almost any long-legged staple.

Tip: In order for the bracket to hold well to secure the hardboard, it should be attached at an angle of 45 degrees.

To independently upholster upholstered furniture or repair a chair, it is advantageous to rely on a wide bracket and pointed legs. Such a stainless steel or copper clip will not be able to tear the material, but will provide reliable fastening even when working with oak.

Varieties

Today, manufacturers produce many types of paper fastening devices. Among the rare options, pocket staplers should be highlighted. This product differs from all others in its compact size, which allows you to place this stapler in the palm of your hand. Most often, their body is made of plastic. Using such a tool, you can stitch a small number of sheets of paper at the same time.

Such products are popular among consumers due to their low cost. However, before you decide to purchase one, you should know that they are not suitable for intensive work . If you use it too often, it will soon break down and you will have to look for a replacement.

Office employees most often purchase desktop staplers. But you should know that you should not connect sheets of paper by weight with them. They must be located on a hard, level surface. If you carefully examine their body, you will see a special anti-slip coating in the lower part, which prevents them from moving around the table even during load.

The large stationery stapler stands out among its fellows due to its large dimensions. Its design uses a special lever that serves as the main working element. By pressing on it, you can fasten the required number of sheets of paper . The most powerful models can simultaneously connect no more than 260 sheets. Manufacturers often add special devices to them for removing bent staples. There are also models with a special fixing bar, which allows the user to independently select the fastening depth.

What is the bracket made of?

For this purpose, the use of different types of metal is allowed. The main thing is that the choice corresponds to the purpose of operation.

Popular metals for making brackets.

Stainless steel

The most popular option, since taking into account hardening, they are considered the most reliable fasteners of this type.

Products made from this material differ:

• Resistant to mechanical, corrosive, temperature effects.
• They are used for open air fixation.
• But do not forget that such models cannot withstand excessive lateral loads.

Cink Steel

This material is considered the most resistant to rust formation. This is facilitated by the top layer of zinc. It is this that protects the material from moisture, corrosion and oxidation in air.

Staples based on it have an increased service life and a relatively moderate cost.

Aluminum

This material is often used to make high-quality building brackets.

• The models are no less well protected from corrosion.
• But they additionally have properties for operation in aggressive environments.
• Although due to the too soft structure, the characteristics are limited.
• Not recommended for fastening hard objects.
• Typically used for fastening cardboard and soft fabrics.

Copper

Features a high level of corrosion protection. But the popularity is reduced because copper is classified as an expensive metal. As a rule, such staples are used as decoration for upholstered or luxury furniture.

Important: Metal-based staples can be either hardened or unhardened products. The former are much more expensive, since such modifications are more reliable and can last longer.

Stapling Types

Stationery staplers can be divided according to the method of fastening sheets. Among them, the most common option, which is often used by office workers, is closed-type stapler devices. During operation, this tool bends the edges of the staple inward. This method provides the most reliable connection of sheets. Therefore, it is not surprising that such staplers are the most popular.

There are also open type staplers. They differ from devices with a closed stitching method in that they bend the staples outward. They are indispensable when you need to temporarily stitch paper sheets. Subsequently, the fastened sheets can be easily separated, and no traces remain on them.

Some office workers sometimes purchase staplers with straight staples for work. It makes sense to use them when there is a need to fix sheets of paper on a special board with a soft surface. For example , it could be a base made of cork.

Purpose and principle of operation

The advantages of the stapler lie in its safety for the operator, time savings, versatility and the ability to work in hard-to-reach places.

The need to fasten any parts arises in everyday life, not to mention construction work, so a construction stapler is used in many situations, for example:

• When installing heated floors, in particular for fastening pipes using special anchor clamps.
• When installing trim on doors.
• For attaching cardboard, film, and similar materials to plastic, wood, plywood, chipboard.
• When installing insulation.
• In furniture production, in particular when covering products with fabrics.

A construction stapler is convenient for fastening draperies, linens, posters and canvases.

Also, this tool is often used to fix electrical and television cables.

A staple gun is loaded with staples, the advantage of which over nails is the increased pressing area of ​​the object being fastened.

The operating principle is based on pushing out the fastening element by the force of a compressed (cocked) spring.

When the trigger mechanism is activated, the spring expands and pushes the firing pin, which, hitting the bracket, drives it into the base.

Additional options

When buying a stationery stapler, few people might think that it can be further improved. However, this is not the case , and this is confirmed by new models that manufacturers regularly release in order to improve their ease of use.

• If you want to get one of these models at your disposal, we recommend that when choosing a stapler, make sure that there is a plastic footrest or rubberized inserts at the bottom of the body. They will help protect the table surface from scratches and other mechanical damage.
• Some models can be additionally equipped with such a useful device as a destapler. Its main purpose is to straighten staples. It may be required if you decide to separate sheets of paper that were once fastened together. Of course, you can use scissors or nails for this, but this is not very convenient, and after such a “barbaric” method, the sheets will no longer look as aesthetically pleasing as before.

Device repair

If, after several months of active use, your pocket or desktop stapler breaks down, then it would be better to purchase a new one instead . But sometimes problems occur with this tool that can be fixed without resorting to drastic measures.

• First, you should disassemble the tool - to do this, remove the body and pull the clip out of the groove. This will help you make sure that there are some stuck staples at the exit point that are preventing the unit from working properly. Most often, it is because of this that staplers stop functioning normally.
• To restore the functionality of the device, you need to remove all stuck staples. To make this easier for you, we recommend using tweezers or a thin screwdriver. But be careful not to hit the groove, spring and pusher, which can be broken very easily.
• Now you can start assembling the stapler. First, install the spring in its original place, followed by the housing and press on the upper part, first aligning it with the lower one, with such force that they are connected.

How to choose a stapler?

To ensure that you are satisfied with the performance of your office stapler, the first step is to find out what you are going to use it for. Only by knowing what tasks you need this tool for can you be sure that you will make the right choice.

To prevent you from making a mistake when choosing this stationery, when studying different models you should consider the following characteristics:

1. When choosing a stapler, we advise you first of all to pay attention to the spring mechanism, which, when you press it, fires a staple, directing it into the paper. The reliability of the device depends on it. In many models, this element is made in the form of a slider that presses the magazine, which is firmly fixed in the upper part of the device using a spring. Powerful models use a steel plate instead of a spring, which allows the stapler to last longer. If the spring fails, you can use plastic tape instead, although it is not durable and is used mainly in cheap versions.
2. Another important element that you should pay attention to when choosing is the drive. Depending on its type of execution, there are mechanical and electric staplers. For office work, it is best to purchase a device with an electric drive, which can sew up to 20 sheets per minute of working time.
3. To quickly and correctly staple sheets, you need not only to choose the right stapler, but also the staples for it. In resolving this issue, we recommend focusing on the manufacturer: buy consumables from the same company as the stapler you purchased. Working with a tool that has been loaded with staples that do not comply with the instructions can be very frustrating. In the best case, the sheets of paper will be sloppily fastened or the staples will get stuck in them, and in the worst case, the device will simply fail.
4. The staples for the stapler must be the correct size. To avoid mistakes, be guided by the power of the device. More powerful models will require thicker brackets.

Criterias of choice

When considering one option or another, it is important to take into account the criteria that determine the functionality, strength and purpose of the device.

Manufacturer

High-quality work is only possible with a good tool. You can avoid unpleasant surprises when using a construction stapler if you choose the right assistant. Models from well-known brands are distinguished by their reliability and durability:

• BOSCH;
• Sibrtech;
• STAYER;
• BISON;
• Gross;
• DEXTER;

What are there

Cordless staple gun BOSCH PTK 3.6 Li 0.603.968.120

Rechargeable

This is a self-contained staple nailer and is battery powered, eliminating dependence on the mains. Suitable for daily use. The battery capacity determines the duration of continuous operation of a particular model. The weight of the tool depends on the power rating.

Network staple nailer ZUBR ZSP-2000

Network

This is a good quality tool suitable for a large amount of work. The mechanism begins to move when the operator presses a button. The work speed is high. Great physical effort is not required. The impact force is high, which allows the device to be used on hard materials. One of the disadvantages is the dependence on the electrical network.

Mechanical

This is a classic option that is popular due to its simple design. It takes some effort to install the staples into the surface. The working elements move under the influence of a lever, which is pressed by a person’s hand. The operating speed is not high, but it is quite enough for doing household work. Prices for mechanical models are affordable.

Pneumatic stapler Fubag S1216

Pneumatic

This is the most powerful tool. It is characterized by high power and high speed of driving in staples. The working mechanism is set in motion under the influence of compressed air. Models of this type are used in production and industry. Their disadvantage is their dependence on the compressor and other components. The selection in this category is limited, but the unit is easier to use due to its light weight.

Powder mounting gun PT-3396

Porokhovaya

Models of this type are distinguished by their ability to drive staples into material of any hardness. This is an expensive tool with equally expensive components. The mechanism works like a firearm. At the front of the case there is a compartment for fasteners. A blank cartridge is inserted from the reverse side. When you press the trigger, the surface being treated is pierced with a dowel-nail.

A special permit is required to use a powder stapler.

Type of mechanical stapler

The type of mechanical tool is lever and hammer. Lever models have become widespread. They differ from hammer ones in their operating principle. The main elements of the mechanism are the lever and the spring. The device comes into operation using the force of the operator's hand.

Hammer models operate due to inertia under the influence of kinetic impact energy. The principle is similar to a regular hammer. A good sweep is required to pierce the surface. With this approach, it is not always possible to place fasteners exactly according to the markings. Therefore, this type is not in great demand.

Equipment used

The piercing gun can be loaded with the following types of fasteners:

• staples;
• pins;
• nails;
• stiletto heels.

To work with a mechanical stapler, staples are often used. Their maximum width is indicated by the range - 10.6-12.7 mm; length – 8-16 mm.

Maximum impact force

This is an important parameter that determines the purpose of the tool and its ability to drive long staples. The impact force of the models on the market is 100-458 J.

Performance

The indicator is determined by the number of beats in one minute. The maximum value is indicated in the passport. In reality, the tool will work a little slower due to the time required to install and press the handle.

General performance indicators for all types of pistols are 4.16-60 beats/min. The lowest value is for mechanical devices (on average 4.16-15 beats/min).

What is the body made of?

The impact mechanism is closed by a housing, which is made of metal or plastic. Steel is considered a more reliable option.

Additional functions

When studying the characteristics of a particular model, it is worth paying attention to what additional functions the tool is equipped with. The following options make your work easier:

• impact force adjustment;
• trigger blocking;
• rubberized handle;
• leaf spring;
• transparent store;
• indicator indicating the replacement of staples;
• removing fasteners, etc.