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Introduction to our Hole Punch Guide
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Our hole punch product guide explains the differences between the types of holepunches, such as heavy duty punches, adjustable punches and electric punches.
The paper to be punched is placed into the hole punch with one end against the end of the punch and the other usually held in place by a measuring strip. A handle is then pressed down, forcing a number of metal punchers through the paper to create the holes. The waste paper from these holes then falls into a storage area underneath the hole punch and the metal punchers return to their original position, allowing the paper to be removed.
Standard
Standard hole punches are designed to punch a set number of holes into the paper. Most hole punchers of this type can hold between twelve and twenty sheets.
Adjustable
Adjustable hole punches can be changed to punch different numbers of holes into the paper. Most can be adjusted to cover between two and six holes, although many offer custom settings. Typical adjustable punchers have a capacity of 30 sheets of 80gsm paper, although this is dependant on the model.
Heavy-Duty
Heavy-Duty hole punches are designed to cope with heavy use and large amounts of paper. Most will have a capacity of around forty sheets. They tend to have a lockable mechanism for aligning paper, ensuring that the holes are punched in the right place every time, as well as a lockable handle for easier punching.
Electric
Electric hole punchers are designed to eradicate the need to manually push down the handle. This is done by having the punching done automatically when a button is pressed. They usually have a capacity of around fifteen sheets and run off standard batteries, although some can be run off a mains adaptor.