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How to choose your steel staples

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Frankye Robinson
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You need the right steel staples to get the best performance from you stapler. Using the right staples prevents jams and eliminates paper tears and wrinkles. There are a few factors to consider before you make your purchase.

What type of stapler do you use?
How many pages do you usually staple together?
What kind of documents do you assemble?
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Use the On Time Supplies guide to find the right staples for your office stapler.

 

What kind of stapler do you use?

Swingline Desk Stapler

Desktop Staplers

Desktop staplers use standard office staples. Steel, chisel point staples will prevent staple jams and save you time and frustration.

Recommended Standard Staples 

Max® Electronic Heavy-Duty Flat Clinch StaplerElectric Staplers

Electric staplers are perfect for busy offices that generate a lot of paperwork. Try using flat clinch staples that close flat and allow for neat, even paper stacks. Maximize the sheet capacity of your stapler and simplify your reordering process by choosing the largest staples your stapler can accommodate. 

Electric Staples / Staple Guide

Item Number Compatible Staplers Sheet Capacity Strip Count
BOS-STCR21153 / 8 Stanley® Bostitch® B8® Heavy-Duty Electric Stapler 45 210
SWI-50050 Swingline® 690e, 520e, 5000 Series, 790, Zephyr, Electric Saddle Stapler  30 5000
ESS-73121 Rapid® 5025e Electric Stapler  30 1500
ESS-73158 Rapid® 5050e Heavy-Duty, Flat-Clinch Electric Stapler  50 5000
SWI-69495 Swingline® Heavy-Duty 270 70 5000
ESS-90220 Rapid® 5080e Heavy-Duty, Flat-Clinch Electric Stapler  90 5000
 

Heavy Duty Staplers

Heavy Duty Staplers

While most models can accommodate multiple staple sizes, it's a good idea to just pick up the largest staples your stapler can handle. That way, you simplify your reordering process and maximize the potential of your stapler. 

Heavy Duty Staples / Stapler Guide

Item Number Compatible Staplers Sheet Capacity Strip Count
SWI-35314 Bostitch® 03201; Boston® 73131; GBC® 224XHD, 213HD; Rapid® HD170, 90E, 100E; Swingline® 113XD, 900XD, 13-16, 390, 414; Universal® 43043 25 100
ACI-1932  Most High-Capacity Staplers; PaperPro® ACI-1200, 1210  30 125
SWI-35556  Optima® or Other Standard Staplers  45 210
SWI-35318  Bostitch® 03201, 00540, B310HDS; Boston® 73131; GBC® 224HXD, 213HD; Rapid® HD170; Swingline® 113XD, 900XD, 13-16, 390; Universal® 43043 60 100
SWI-79398 Swingline® 39 and Other Heavy-Duty Staplers  60 100
BOS-SB35PHD-5M  Stanley® Bostitch® PHD-60  60 100
ACI-1962  Most High-Capacity Staplers; PaperPro® ACI-1200, 1210 65 125
SWI-35550  Swingline® 77701, 77715  70 125
SWI-35312 Bostitch® 00540, B310Hds; Boston® 73131; GBC® 224XHD, 213HD; Rapid® HD170; Swingline® 113XD, 900XD, 13-16, 390, 415; Universal® 43043 90 100
SWI-79392  Swingline® 39 and Other Heavy-Duty Staplers  90 100
ACI-1913  PaperPro® ACI-1300 100 100
SWI-90009  Swingline® Heavy-Duty 90010  120 100
SWI-35319  GBC® 224XHD, 390, 415; Swingline® 900XD 160 100
BOS-SB38HD-1M  Stanley® Bostitch® B380HD-BLK Auto 180™  180 100
SWI-35320  Swingline® 900XD; GBC® 224XHD, Bostitch® 00540  210 100
ESS-90003 Rapid® S50 High-Capacity SuperFlatClinch Half Strip Desktop Stapler 50 210
ESS-02897 Leitz® Heavy-Duty Cartridge Stapler 02892  25 210
ESS-02900 Leitz® Heavy-Duty Cartridge Stapler 02892  40 210
ESS-02903 Leitz® Heavy-Duty Cartridge Stapler 02892  55 210
SWI-69495 Swingline® Heavy-Duty 270 70 5000
ESS-02904 Leitz® Heavy-Duty Cartridge Stapler 02892  80 210

Specialty Staplers

Specialty Staplers

Unsurprisingly, specialty staplers often require specialty staples. Make sure you buy the right kind of staples for your model.

The most common specialty staples are crown staples and  undulated staples. Both are designed to improve holding power. 

Recommended Crown Staples

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Specialty Staples / Stapler Guide

Item Number Compatible Staplers Sheet Capacity Strip Count
SWI-35665 Swingline® 33801, 33811 20 105
BOS-STCR75XHC1M All Stanley® Bostitch® B8® Staplers 75 105
BOS-STCR130XHC1M All Stanley® Bostitch® B8® Staplers 130 105
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