What Is a Compressed Air Tacker?
A Compressed Air Tacker is a tool used in woodworking and construction work to secure wood and stretch fabric and insulation.
The needle to be driven in is called a staple and is shaped similar to a stapler needle. In compressed air tackers, the staples are driven in by air pressure from an air compressor.
The staples are released by pulling the trigger, so staples can be inserted easily and quickly without the need for force.
Uses of Compressed Air Tackers
A Compressed Air Tacker is a tool used in a wide range of applications from general DIY to professional work sites; in DIY, it is used for reupholstering chair covers and wallpaper. On construction sites, they are used for installing insulation and tarps.
Compared to gun tackers, which are hand-held and hammer tackers, staples can be driven in with the push of a button. This makes them superior in terms of work efficiency and the accuracy and beauty of the finished product. Compressed Air Tackers are powerful but require a compressor.
Recently, electric tackers are becoming the mainstream due to their ease of handling, improved functions and rechargeable batteries.
Principle of Compressed Air Tackers
A Compressed Air Tacker uses an air compressor to compress air, which is then released all at once to drive the staples in. While an ordinary stapler secures an object by bending the tip of the needle, a tacker secures an object by stabbing it in a U-shape. As with a stapler, press the tacker horizontally to the desired location and press the button.
There are various types of needles for striking, including wide, long, and thick needles. Using the right needle for the right purpose will lead to a more accurate finished product.
How to Select a Compressed Air Tacker
1. For High Pressure and for Normal Pressure
There are two types of air tackers: compressed air tackers for high pressure and air tackers for normal pressure. Air tackers for high-pressure use are used at air pressures of approximately 1.2 to 2.3 MPa, while those for normal pressure use are used at air pressures of 0.39 to 0.83 MPa.
Air compressors connected to compressed air tackers also have both high pressure and normal pressure versions, so it is important to unify them. High-pressure air cutters are compact, lightweight, and powerful, making hammering work more stable, but they are less durable and more expensive than normal-pressure air cutters.
Air cutters for normal pressure use are less powerful, but use less air at a time, making them suitable for long-term use compared to air cutters for high pressure use. They are also less expensive than high-pressure air cutters. Because of these characteristics, high-pressure air cutters are generally for professional use, while normal-pressure air cutters are for DIY use.
2. Staples
Compressed Air Tacker staples come in different sizes: 4 mm wide, 7 mm wide, and 10 mm wide.
Compressed Air Tackers can be loaded with only one type of staple width.
There are also different types of leg lengths: 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 13mm, 16mm, 19mm, 22mm, and 25mm. Many models support several different foot sizes.
Compressed Air Tacker models differ in the staple width and staple foot length that can be set, so it is recommended that you determine the size of staples you need for your work before selecting an air tacker.
In addition, since staple dimensions may differ between manufacturers, it is safer to use a compressed air tacker and a staple manufacturer that is consistent with the staple manufacturer.
It is safer to use the same manufacturer for both the air tacker and staples.
3. Safety Features
Most models are equipped with safety features such as a function that prevents the staple from firing unless the tip is in contact with the material, or unless the contact arm (the part that presses against the material) and the trigger are activated at the same time.
Other Information on Compressed Air Tacker
How to Use the Compressed Air Tacker
Load the staple into the magazine space. Next, set the air hose that sends compressed air from the air compressor. Press the tip of the compressed air tacker against the location where you want to insert the staples, and pull the trigger. The air compressed by the air compressor will then release the staple.
When the trigger is released for a single shot, air is fed from the air hose and the staple is ready for the next shot. For models that are capable of continuous stapling, the staples can be fired continuously by first pulling the trigger and then pressing the staple ejector against the staple location.
For safety reasons, it is recommended that the air hose be disconnected and all unused staples be removed when work is interrupted or after use. Protective eyewear should be worn as nails may rebound after being struck.