Staplers in industrial sewing: what they are and how they improve production

Edited by

Andrea Ferroli

Nadia Leonarduzzi

Staplers are tools used to fasten two or more materials together by inserting metal staples. In industrial sewing, they are used at various stages of processing: from preassembly of fabrics, padding, and linings, to wrapping and packaging.

Their function is simple but essential: to quickly and securely join elements that are then to be sewn, processed, or transported. They can work on fabrics, leather, cardboard, plastics, and technical materials, thus adapting to numerous uses in the fashion, furniture, and technical-industrial sectors.

One of the main criteria for choice is the mode of use. Staplers are divided into:

• manual staplers: operate by pressure exerted by the operator’s hand. They are ideal for small batches, custom work or craft activities. They offer good control but require more time and force;
• automatic or pneumatic staplers: use compressed air or motors for staple insertion. Perfect for large-scale production, they provide speed and consistency, reducing operator fatigue.

A practical example? In a packaging workshop, a manual stapler may be needed for prototypes or samples; an automatic one, on the other hand, is indispensable in a continuous production line.

The principle of operation is quite simple: a staple is forcefully pushed into the material by an internal blade, which closes its ends, firmly securing the components.

In textiles, they can be used for: temporarily securing layers of fabric before stitching, but also securing labels or padded components as well as assembling technical parts (e.g., reinforcements or synthetics).

Some staplers include pressure regulators to accommodate more delicate fabrics or different thicknesses.

Although the terms are similar, the functions change. Let’s see what the main differences are.

Staplers join materials together using metal staples.

Staplers, as the word suggests, sew with thread, creating a permanent binding.

Then there are staplers, which use a folding and pressing mechanism(often used in packaging or metalworking).

In industrial sewing, staplers provide a temporary and quick fix, seamers a permanent finish, and seamers are used in more specific areas.

So what are the advantages of using staplers in industrial sewing?

Here are a few:

• speed: they fasten materials in seconds, reducing downtime;
• versatility: suitable for many materials and formats;
• precision: they allow elements to be held in place before final sewing;
• safety: they reduce the risk of manual error;
  ergonomics: automatic models lighten the operator’s workload;

In large-scale production, an automatic stapler can significantly increase efficiency and lower operating costs.

Among the factors to consider is first and foremost the type of processing: are you interested in small volume or industrial production?

Another important point is to understand what materials are to be processed: delicate fabrics, upholstered or technical?

Not forgetting, then, ergonomics: if the operator/operator will be using it for many hours, it is worth making different assessments.

In addition, it is important to understand compatibility with existing equipment and to know what is the reliability and availability of spare parts, an aspect to understand how to make your economic investment last over time.

Fitex S.R.L. offers a range of selected professional staplers for the textile industry, suitable for all types of production needs.

Contact our staff to receive free technical advice or request information on available models.

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