Staple gun: when and where should I use it?

The era of the hammer and nails is a thing of the past. The universal hand tool was replaced by a staple gun - a kind of devices that use staples as fasteners. In this case, neat stitches are obtained from metal parts. With the help of the device it is possible to attach almost any materials to surfaces.

The consumption material of most modern models is a metal bracket. Some devices work with pins or rods. They are used for reliable and inconspicuous fixation of parts from wood. The main advantage of the staple gun in front of the hammer is the productivity - it is several times higher due to the mechanization of the process.

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Depending on the type of working element, the staple gun can be manual, electric or pneumatic.

Each type of tool, in turn, is divided into several subtypes according to their purpose. Thus, manual instruments are divided into the following groups:

1. Staple hammers. After hitting the working head on the surface, a mechanism is triggered, which inserts the bracket into the base. Such devices are used wherever the accuracy of the fastener installation is important, but the speed, for example, during the laying of the insulation, waterproofing.
2. Cable staplers. They are used only for quick fixing of wires and communication lines.
3. Building tools. Ordinary models that work at the expense of the muscular strength of a person, by pressing the handle.

The main advantage that a manual staple gun possesses is autonomy. It does not need power sources, and compact dimensions allow working in hard-to-reach places. The disadvantage is the low, in comparison with other types of devices, performance.

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Electric appliances are chosen by small firms for the assembly and repair of furniture. Such a tool is compact, moderately autonomous (can run on battery) and is functional. Most models have a shock force regulator, which is necessary to drive staples into particularly dense wood. Another feature of the power tool is the double-impact function. Immediately after the incomplete immersion of the brace in the base, the kick strikes another blow, but does not grab the next element.

Disadvantages of the electric staple gun has much more than and is due to its unpopularity among the people. Firstly, it is a complex construction, which very often overheats, requires special attention and care. Secondly, poor performance. The speed of clogging fasteners is higher than that of handheld devices, but they can not compete with pneumatic specimens yet. Thus, this kind of pistols will suit a small organization, but you can not recommend it to professionals.

Selection of professionals

Professionals prefer to use a pneumatic tool in their business. It works by the force of compressed air, and for pressure build-up a separate installation is used - the compressor to which the device is connected by a hose. On the one hand, the need to connect to the compressor sharply limits its scope - it is not always possible to take a massive installation with you.

But the availability of a stand-alone power plant increases the power, productivity, reliability and durability of the tool. In view of these reasons, pneumatic guns are chosen by professional construction companies, furniture factories - where you can sacrifice time to deploy equipment.

Power and reliability

The most popular on the domestic market is the staple gun "Zubr". The device became popular due to its design. The tool models are equipped with power regulators and a second-strike function. The universal head allows the use of both metal staples, nails, pins or rods.

The main area of application of the tool is furniture repair and finishing, construction and installation works. The capacity of the store is 50 nails, which allows you to work without being distracted by recharging. Special ventilation channels on the engine body provide the best cooling, so that the gun can work continuously without losing power.

Versatility and productivity

In second place in popularity is the pistol staple pneumatic ruler KG. A series of pneumatic tools offers customers the choice of models that can perform a variety of tasks - from securing the tissue material to fastening the elements of window frames and doorways.

The ergonomic handle with a knurled plastic lining "like a cast" sits in the hand. A small weight of the equipment allows you to work without fatigue and without interruption, and the possibility of installing special nozzles-"spouts" (in some models) allows you to hammer fixtures in narrow and hard-to-reach places.

Based on all of the above, we can conclude that if you are planning a small repair, renovation of the apartment, it is better to give preference to manual staple guns. In cases where a large front of work is planned - electrical devices. And if you plan to open your own business for the production of furniture, decoration of new buildings, then you will not be able to find something better than a pneumatic tool.