Stapler

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Description of a Standard Stapler Introduction – General Description A stapler is a technical object that is use to hold multiple papers together using a staple. In the health care setting the stapler is used to hold tissue together, such as for wounds or surgical sites. Staplers can be found in all types of setting such as an office, hospital, homes and schools. There are nine various parts that make up the stapler. Those include the hammer, pusher, staples, crimp area, handle, pin, carrier, rivet, anvil and the base. In the following paragraphs, I will be discussing the dimensions, materials, principles of operations and function of the stapler. Five main parts make up the stapler: base, anvil, carrier, handle and hammer. Description of Parts and Their Functions Base. The base of the stapler makes the device sturdy. The base is flat on the bottom which helps the stapler sit securely on a desk or table. The base is made of rubber. The rubber material keeps it from slipping when the stapler is in use. The dimensions of the base are approximately 6.5x1.5x0.25 inches, making it rectangular in shape. Anvil. The anvil bends the ends of the staple. The anvil is made of a metal material. The dimensions of the anvil are just a bit smaller …show more content…

The carrier houses the staples and the pusher. It is made of a metal material and is approximately 5.5x0.5x0.5 inches in length. The carrier runs along the same axis as the base and the anvil. In the carrier you will find a pusher. This mechanism is made of metal and has a spring attached to it. The pusher allows the staples to remain in place in the carrier after each use. At the opposite end of the carrier, away from the crimp area of the stapler is where the pen is located. The pen is cylinder shaped and made of metal. The pen connects the carrier, anvil and the handle of the stapler together. The pen acts as a hinge allowing the handle to lift up away from the carrier. This allows the user to reload the staples in

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