Air Stapler

The power of pressure

Always ready to pack a punch, a quality air stapler is a handy item to have around the office.  Follow some basic safety rules and common sense, and that air stapler is sure to make odd jobs a little easier.

A rush of air

Air staplers, often called pneumatic staplers or staple guns, plug into an air compressor.  Press against an object, pull the trigger, and the air staplers uses a concentrated rush of air to drive a staple wherever you need.

Not for desks

Granted, using an air stapler as a normal office space stapler is too much.  However, looking at occasions where power is desired, we see a staple gun is an excellent tool.

Heavy Hanging:  Putting up or repairing a banner outside the building is more efficient with an air stapler.  Compared to nails, two-pronged staplers offer twice the holding power.

Durable Attachment:  Affix plastic bags to solid wood items.  Instructions, screws, and other accessories are easy to lose unless secured to one spot.

Quick Repairs:  As home or office furniture ages, fabrics work themselves loose.  With an air stapler on hand, shoot a well-placed staple at the nuisance to fix the problem.

Air Stapler Safety

Normal desk staplers aren't very dangerous.  Air staplers are a different matter.  Compressed air can easily drive a staple through any hard wood.  Although generally safe with proper precautions, an air stapler may become dangerous when mishandled.  Follow these practical rules to keep your work area safe:

Keep out of Reach:  If there's nothing to play with, then nothing can happen.  Even just setting on the table, an air stapler invites curious inspection.  Put the air stapler in a tool or janitorial closet.

Watch Where You Point:  When handling an air stapler, keep in mind where the business end is pointing.  Speaking of hands, keep fingers off the trigger.  Many air staplers have two handles: one for work, the other for transport.  Use accordingly.

Goggles:  Accidents are never planned, but you can plan for accidents.  While unpleasant, cuts and scratches do heal with time.  Eyes are a different story.  Protect them with certified eyewear.

Power, Power, Power:  Make sure compressors and hoses are delivering enough power to thoroughly drive the staple into objects.  Less than sufficient power will leave staples sticking out of targets, and could possibly jam the air stapler.

The most important precaution to take with an air stapler is common sense.  If something doesn't seem right, it probably isn't.  Deliver regular maintenance to keep air staplers in top condition.

With so many uses for a business or home environment, having an air stapler on hand will quickly pay for itself.  Avoid costly and needless maintenance calls with this quality device into your collection of tools.

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