How to Sell
Punches and staplers
Punches Punch are the ideal organisational tool, used in offices around the world to sort and file papers in folders.
Types of punches Punches are usually categorised by the number of holes that they punch at one time. The type of filing system that your customer uses will determined the kind of punches they need. Punches with different holes are used for filing papers in ring binders, three-ring binders or standard lever-arch files. Single-hole punches are often used at events to punch tickets to prevent them being redeemed twice. They are also used within loyalty programmes, where a customer is issued a card and each time a purchase is made. Single-hole punches are used to create a hole to mark the progression of purchase and reward stages. Two-hole punches are used for tworinged files, as seen in small offices and learning institutions. Three-hole punches make it easy to use the standard printer paper required to be filed in three-ringed notebook files. Lever handle punches are adjustable, allowing the user to punch anywhere from two to seven holes. They feature a heavy base for stability, a calibrated position guide and a removable paper
12
my office magazine
pan to dispose of offcuts. Electric punches offer ease of use, as no physical exertion is required by your customer to punch holes accurately and quickly. Portable electric versions are also available for use at events or exhibitions or when moving between departments within a large enterprise. Electric punches are automatic and effortless, and are ideal for frequent use on large jobs when speed and accuracy are critical. Electric binding machines also offer a punching capability as part of the binding process.
Sheet capacity An important aspect to consider when selling punches to your customers is the sheet capacity. Heavy-duty punches are capable of taking up to 160 sheets at a time. They are suited to large-scale projects, such as those found in the corporate and manufacturing industries. These models require virtually no effort when punching stacks of sheets, getting the job finished faster and more accurately.
Design Punches are available in an array of styles, shapes and sizes. They can be made of metal or plastic. Metal punches
are usually stronger and more robust, and their moving parts last longer than their plastic counterparts. The metal or plastic cover of the punch can be any colour, with the most common being white, black or silver. The choice of colour can be matched to the corporate identity if desired. Many punches come with some type of alignment indicator. This is usually in the form of a plastic strip which is housed under the punch base. This strip can be pulled out and used to indicate standard paper sizes, such as A4 or A5. Once the correct size of paper is inserted against this strip, the holes will be punched in the correct location for filing. Most punches come with a base that contains the paper chad (circular punched out pieces of paper). The base is cast as part of the punch, and comes with a removable plastic lid for easy emptying. Some punches have a special release gate for this purpose. Another useful value-add is an angled base for easy paper insertion. Some punches have paper guides with a window for ease of setting. Paper punches may have handles that lock in place, making the punch flat for easy storage in a desk drawer or cupboard. July 2022
