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Punches Buying Guide

Punches are used for ring binding, filing and documentation in offices. In schools they are used for craft work and projects as well as binding. Punches punch holes on a bundle of sheets of paper at the same time, and save our time and provide us with clear neat work.

Types of Punches

Punches can be either electric or manual.   

Electric Paper Punches: Electric paper punches have a capacity ranging from 20 and 150 sheets per punch. They are comparatively more expensive than manual punches; however you can punch holes in more sheets of paper in quicker time period. Electric paper punches are very easy to use and you need not have to apply pressure. All you need to do is press a button which automatically punches holes on the paper.  

Manual Punches: One hole paper punches, two hole punches, three hole punches are the standard manual models used in offices and even schools. Manual models punch between 5 and 100 sheets of paper. Manual single hole punches are used for applications like ticket validation and test score templates. Craft punches include custom dies that can feature corporate logos, hearts and other custom shapes.    

Selection Tips

  • Make sure you get punches that are made of steel and not of plastic as they are durable and the dies of the punches are made of metal for clear punching.
  • If the punches have an adjustable punch head then they can be alternately used as three holed or two holed punches. This will be helpful when binding documents using different binders and while punching holes for filing documents.
  • Checkout punches that have a power handle for cleaner punches.

Top Brands

  • Rexel Acco
  • GBC
  • Compaq

Quick Picks

Quick Picks

Office Works Home & Office Hole Punch :

Metal two hole punches are ideal for home and office use as well as for children’s crafts.  

Rexel  Punch :

The Rexel punch punches upto 225 pages and reduce office expenses considerably.  

Tiger Black Hole Punch :

Essential stationery in homes, offices or schools, they are ideal for punching out one hole on the sheets of paper.  

Quick Picks

Leitz Heavy Duty Hole Punch Black :

Made of aluminium the robust punch features a lock down handle for your convenience.  

Office Depot Metal Four Hole Punch :

The office depot punches are a stylish black in colour and features a metal construction.   

Christmas 'Easy' Punches :

You can now decorate your greeting cards with punches shaped like reindeers and Christmas trees 

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