Similar to full strip staplers but half the size, half strip staplers are great for light duty use within the office and will have a stapling capacity of between 15 and 30 sheets of 80gsm paper. They hold half a strip of staples and are also designed to be used on a flat surface like a desk or worktop. Presented in a smart, aluminium tin with secure lid to ensure loose staples don’t end up scattered around your desk drawer. In fact the embossed tin is so stylish that it will sit neatly on your desk top and you won’t want to hide it away at all.

Do you love productivity and office organization as much as we do? Follow our office supplies blog for the latest trends, product comparisons, and more. Once a staple has been driven, it is difficult to remove without causing damage to the surrounding material. This contrasts with screws, which can often be removed and reused. Please note: the image used for this item is for illustration purposes only, as a white box product it may appear slightly different to the online image.The word "staple" originated in the late thirteenth Century, from Old English stapol, meaning "post, pillar". The word's first usage in the paper-fastening sense is attested from 1895. [1] History [ edit ]

A stapler for the common man didn’t appear for public use until the 19th century. For whatever reason, several different people filed patents for devices designed to staple paper toward the bottom half of the 1800s. There is some dispute as to who actually deserves the credit, but the first stapler appeared in 1879 and was called the McGill Single-Stroke Staple Press.While it's possible to remove and reuse staples, doing so can be difficult and often renders the staple unusable for future use. Paperclips, in contrast, are designed to be reusable. Staples generally have lower holding power compared to nails or screws. This can make them unsuitable for heavy-duty applications where strong connections are required. Here at Staples, we have a large range of Office Supplies and Stationeryavailable to meet all your needs at fantastic prices. Key Information: Standard desktop staplers are usually full strip staplers. These staplers can be loaded with an entire strip of staples (hence the name!) and typically have a stapling capacity of between 20 to 50 sheets of 80gsm paper. Perfect for everyday use, full strip staplers are designed to be used on a flat surface. Large metal staples dating from the 6th century BC have been found in the masonry works of the Persian empire (ancient Iran). For the construction of the Pasargadae and later Ka'ba-ye Zartosht, these staples, which are known as "dovetail" or "swallowtail" staples, were used for tightening stones together.

A Tin of 3750 Rexel Optima No56 (26/6) Staples, manufactured in high-quality steel to precise standards, Optima No.56 Premium Staples have been developed for accurate, jam-free stapling. Staples are commonly considered a neat and efficient method of binding paperwork because they are relatively unobtrusive, low cost, and readily available. Legend has it the stapler was first created in France in the 18th century, commissioned into existence by no other than the King of France at the time, King Louis XV. Lou was looking for a more expedient way to fasten his royal documents together, and et voila, the stapler was born. The staples the King used were a bit different than the ones we’ve described above: Lou’s staples bore his royal court’s insignia, and some claim they were made of gold and encrusted with jewels. Gawdy to us, maybe, but pretty on-brand for a King. Rexel Aquarius, Centor, Ecodesk, Easy Touch, Gazelle, Long Arm, Matador, Meteor, Polaris 1420, Taurus, Torador, WizardStaples are often described as X/Y (e.g. 24/6 or 26/6), where the first number X is the gauge of the wire ( AWG), and the second number Y is the length of the shank (leg) in millimeters. Some exceptions to this rule include staple sizes like No. 10. In business [ edit ] A stapler with a body that can be rotated for booklets A stapler from the German Manufaktur BUKAMA typ Knirps A 24/6, currently at the MEK Large staples found on corrugated cardboard boxes have folded legs. They are applied from the outside and do not use an anvil; jaw-like appendages push through the cardboard alongside the legs and bend them from the outside.