Paper punch: how to choose one
A paper punch is a stationery tool that was invented in the 19th century. Its main task is to create round holes in the paper to quickly and easily staple sheets together. Today, there is an international standard for the location and size of holes made with a hole punch. This allows documents to be easily filed in any filing cabinet, binder, ring binder or other types of archival folders.
What are the criteria for choosing a hole punch:
- The power of the hole punch. Start your search for the perfect office assistant by defining your tasks - how much paper you will need to punch at a time. For studying or occasional office use, when you need to staple small documents, invoices, etc., you can choose a small capacity of 10 sheets or less. If you need to staple a large number of papers, choose a 30- or 40-sheet punch.
- Case material. A metal hole punch is well suited for intensive use. The plastic case is also quite reliable - Axent plastic hole punchers have a top made of durable and lightweight plastic that does not break when dropped.
- Convenient container for confetti. This characteristic does not affect the quality of the hole punch, but accidentally spilled confetti can significantly spoil the mood. In powerful hole punches, the container opens gently and in 2 stages.
- A retractable ruler for different paper sizes. The ruler allows you to make holes at the right distance from the edge on different paper sizes - A4, A5, A6.
- Rubberised sole - prevents slipping and scratches on the table surface. Pay attention to this parameter if you are going to punch a large number of sheets and put the tool on the desktop.
- Design. On this website, products are presented by series: Duoton, Exact, Ocean, Shell, Welle. The series includes the Axent hole punch, stapler, and scissors. The presence of series allows you to assemble the entire set of necessary office supplies in a single style. The Delta economy series offers models with a universal design at an affordable price.
What is the 888 function in a hole punch
Not everyone knows what the 888 marking on a retractable ruler means. It allows you to create 4 holes with a standard hole punch with the required spacing for 4-ring binders. All you need to do is pull out the ruler to 888, pierce a sheet of paper on one side, and then turn it over and make 2 more holes.