The construction stapler gradually gained decent popularity as a tool for finishing work. This simple device has become indispensable for fastening rolled materials, proving its effectiveness and versatility.
Currently, stores offer a wide range of staplers, and therefore it is necessary to choose the right tool, taking into account the actual conditions of its use.
Why doesn't the furniture stapler work?
The main malfunctions of a furniture stapler may be associated with improper operation, selection of staples, or design features of a particular model:
- If the staples are not completely clogged, then you need to either adjust the tool and tighten the spring, or remove the jammed staple from the magazine and continue working.
- Often, if the staples are not clogged at all, you need to lubricate the head of the staple clamping mechanism.
- When the staple gun produces several staples at a time or they constantly get stuck, this indicates a malfunction of the striker. Its shape may be damaged or there may be a crack.
Why does a furniture stapler bend staples?
Another common problem is the situation in which a furniture stapler bends the staples; every experienced craftsman knows what to do. The problem can be solved in two ways:
- Purchasing more durable staples, since the existing ones do not match the density of the material.
- Using staples with shorter legs. The shorter they are, the easier it will be for the fastening material to enter the surface.
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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.
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.
Device and characteristics
The mechanical version has the simplest design, consisting of elements such as:
- The body is the basis of the instrument. All mechanisms and parts are located inside and outside it. The body has a handle for holding with one hand.
- Cocking handle - simultaneously cocks the striking mechanism through the cocking mechanism and the cocking spring, and is also a kind of trigger, when pressed, the fastener is fired.
- Transport lock - placed on the cocking handle, which prevents cocking of the striking mechanism.
- Impact mechanism - includes a spring, hammer, shock absorber and firing pin. The latter, when the impact mechanism is triggered, acts directly on the fastener, driving it into the material. Also part of the mechanism is a screw for adjusting the force of the mainspring.
- The magazine for fasteners is located in the lower part of the housing. A fastener is inserted into it, which is fed under the firing pin through a rammer mechanism consisting of a rammer, a spring and a latch.
- Tip - located in the front part of the tool, has an outlet hole for fasteners, allows you to drive staples into the intended point.
NOTE:
In electric staplers, an electric motor is responsible for charging the spring, while pneumatic versions are powered by compressed air; such models have a second name - a staple gun.
Material
Mechanical construction staplers are made of metal (usually cast aluminum, steel) and impact-resistant plastic such as ABS.
The latter are much lighter and not subject to corrosion, but the metal is more suitable for daily use and is resistant to mechanical damage, which is difficult to avoid, for example, during construction.
The handle and cocking handle are rubberized.
Dimensions and weight
The length of mechanical models is 155 - 230 mm, height 120 - 200 mm, and width 28 - 35 mm, depending on the size of the staples the tool is designed to work with.
Such models weigh 300 – 800 g.
As for electric staplers, their length is in the range of 220 - 240 mm, height 160 - 228 mm, width 60 - 100 mm, and weight 0.6 - 2 kg.
Operating mode
One of the main characteristics of a construction stapler is its impact force.
This indicator depends on the shock spring (on the operating pressure of the pneumatic tool) and is adjusted with a special adjusting screw, which allows you to select its value for working with staples of the required size (indicated in the instructions).
NOTE:
The impact force of mechanical models is noticeably lower than that of electric and, especially, pneumatic construction staplers.
Electric and pneumatic tools also have such a characteristic as impact frequency - the number of staples driven per minute.
On average, the rate of fire of electric staplers is 20 – 30 shots, sometimes up to 50.
For pneumatic construction staplers, the normal output is 50 – 60 shots.
The depth of driving staples depends not only on the force of impact of the stapler, but also on the characteristics of the material into which the fasteners are to be driven.
In fact, it is equal to the length of the legs of the staple.
For mechanical models this is usually 10 - 15 mm, for electric ones 20 - 25 mm.
The pneumatic tool remains the record holder here, capable of driving 50-80 mm staples, and some even 100 mm nails.
A unique characteristic of pneumatic staplers is the operating pressure, which largely affects the dimensions of the fasteners being driven.
The minimum is 4 Bar, and the average is 5-6 Bar.
A compressor with the appropriate characteristics is selected for these parameters.
Additional functions
Some useful features of construction staplers that make operation easier and increase work efficiency:
- Push + Release system - allows you to control the moment of impact and prevents arbitrary activation of the trigger mechanism. Until the tip of the tool is pressed to the surface, it is impossible to fire a shot.
- The DuoTac system is a feature that allows you to hammer two thin staples at the same time.
- The number of staples indicator is either a control window or transparent walls of the magazine, in which you can see how many staples are used in it.
- Adjusting the impact force is more of a mandatory function than an additional one, however, it is not present in all instruments. Usually it is an adjusting screw, however, some electric staplers are equipped with electronic adjustment, which allows you to accurately set the impact force for a specific material.
- A safety device against accidental shooting - blocking the release key with a separate button (for electric models) or with a metal bracket.
Among other things, professional staplers can be equipped with multiple and/or re-strike functions, which increases productivity when installing a large number of fasteners.
Dimensions of fasteners for construction staples, their purpose and application
Often, when purchasing a mechanical stapler, a set of staples is included with it. These devices come in different sizes, which must be considered depending on their application. Moreover, they differ not only in the length of the back and the height of the legs, but also in thickness. When purchasing them, you can see that the packaging contains the following designations:
- a—thickness
- b - width
The most popular types of staples are the following:
- 53 is the most common version of products, which have a thickness of 0.7 mm and a width of 11.4 mm. Leg height from 4 to 14 mm is selected depending on the task at hand
- 140 - such products have a thickened shape of 1.2 mm with a back width of 10.6 mm. The height of the legs also ranges from 4 to 14 mm
- 36 - this marking indicates that the package contains U-shaped brackets for securing the cable
- 300 are nails for a special staple gun
Below is a table of staple sizes from different manufacturers.
Benefits of using staplers
- The speed of work increases significantly.
- The devices allow you to secure materials where it is not possible to use a hammer (due to limited space).
Staplers are convenient and easy to use - The materials are fastened more reliably. With nails it is point-like, while the fixation area with staples is much larger.
- The location of the pins inside the tool, in the cassette, is much more convenient for the worker.
It is not always possible to have a sufficient number of nails on hand. Furniture stapler and staples - Fastening materials with a stapler almost never leads to injury to the worker, which is not so uncommon when working with a hammer.
- Hammering staples is simply convenient, since only one hand is occupied with the tool with consumables.
At the same time, the other one can guide and hold the attached material. You can hammer staples with one hand - The staples are not afraid of corrosion processes.
- Staplers are easy to use and maintain.
The manual stapler is easy to use and maintain. And the mounting location looks aesthetically pleasing and neat
Where previously it was impossible to do without a hammer and glue, today it is possible to carry out the process much faster and more efficiently.
Precautionary measures
For long-term work in extreme conditions, it is better to use a player with a soft rubber handle built into the structure. You can feel the sweat on your palm with this stapler, that's all. Many types of staplers are made with an all-metal design and can cut your hands after prolonged use, resulting in inconvenience and fatigue to get the job done quickly.
The design of some brands has a number of unique features that are worth paying attention to. One of the most important is the antimicrobial surface. If several workers use the same player, germs may remain on your skin. Antimicrobial surface may help prevent the use of unnecessary sick days.
How to choose and what you need to know about staplers
If used incorrectly, a stapler can cause serious injury to a person, so safety precautions must be observed when using the tool. When purchasing the instrument in question, it is important to pay attention to the following features:
- The force of the impact depends on what materials the staples are going to be driven into. The higher the impact force. The higher the efficiency of the tool. Pneumatic models of staplers have the greatest impact force
- Safety - the presence of auxiliary devices that increase the safety of using the tool will never be superfluous. Although auxiliary devices contribute to an increase in the cost of the tool, if they are present, the likelihood of injury is reduced to zero
- Ergonomics is a very important criterion if you plan to work with the tool for a long time. The quality of work depends on the ease of use of the tool.
- What kind of staples is the tool designed for? Almost all mechanical staplers are designed to work with staples of types 53, 140, 36 and 300
- Tool Manufacturers – Mechanical tool models are produced by various manufacturers. You should decide for yourself who to give preference to.
Cost plays an important role when choosing a construction stapler. The higher the price, the better the quality of the instrument. But is it always worth overpaying for quality when the tool is used occasionally? Think about what kind of work you plan to do with the device, and only after that you can make an accurate and correct choice. Moreover, you don’t have to get up from the couch to do this, since you can order a construction stapler with delivery in the Cylinder online store.
