The 8 Best Carton Closing Staplers

This wiki has been updated 20 times since it was first published in November of 2018. If you seal more than just a few boxes in your business, you'll find that a carton closing stapler is much more efficient, and does a better job, than packing tape. Our selections handle either A-series fasteners with a 1-3/8 inch crown, or C-series with a 1-1/4 inch crown, and are either manual or powered by air or battery. They all support staples with both 3/4-inch and 5/8-inch legs. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 20 times since it was first published in November of 2018. If you seal more than just a few boxes in your business, you'll find that a carton closing stapler is much more efficient, and does a better job, than packing tape. Our selections handle either A-series fasteners with a 1-3/8 inch crown, or C-series with a 1-1/4 inch crown, and are either manual or powered by air or battery. They all support staples with both 3/4-inch and 5/8-inch legs. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Klinch-Pak KP-GR1

If you work with a very large number of boxes, then you're going to want a pneumatic roll-based stapler like the Klinch-Pak KP-GR1 (around $363). It can fire up to 1,000 C-series fasteners before needing to be reloaded, and you can adjust its penetration depth, too.

Includes a staple remover
Feels solid and well built
Adjustable clinch settings

2. Fasco 11312F

Designed for portability and for shops where an air supply is not available, the manually operated Fasco 11312F (around $95) accepts C-series fasteners. It's ready for industrial-strength work, but is best suited for a light-to-moderate volume of boxes.

Magazine holds 100 staples
Adjustable penetration
Good budget choice

3. Bostitch D62ADC

The Bostitch D62ADC (around $300) coil or roll closer holds up to 1,000 fasteners in its magazine for very busy production environments. But be aware that you must use Bostitch brand SWC7437 staples, so it is less versatile than other options.

Loads quickly and easily
Updated version of earlier model
Quick-release to clear jams

4. Klinch-Pak KP-APN

The Klinch-Pak KP-APN (around $209) is a pneumatic choice that holds up to 100 type-A staples. It can handle most corrugated cardboard applications, including folding boxes and full overlap. It weighs just over 4 pounds, but its ergonomic design and balance help minimize user fatigue.

Comes with oil and adjustment tool
One-year warranty
Staple remover included

5. Fasco 11328F

The Fasco 11328F (about $184) is a good choice if you seal a large number of boxes with C-series fasteners and have a readily-available supply of compressed air. Its ergonomic handle is comfortable for repeated use and you can adjust the depth of the clinch and penetration.

Well-balanced for ease of use
Runs for 100 shots before reloading
Is relatively heavy

6. Meite HB3518

The Meite HB3518 (about $80) is a manual closer that takes A-series fasteners. It features an adjustable penetration depth and is made of magnesium for a solid feel. You might need two hands to seal a box, though: one to support the bottom flap and one to operate the handle.

Adjustment wrench included
Suitable for all box styles
Weighs almost five pounds

7. Bostitch DSC-3219

When you want the speed of a pneumatic tool but do not have an air source, try the Bostitch DSC-3219 (appx. $323), which works with C-series fasteners. Because it is battery operated, you get the portability of a manual closer but the convenience of an air-powered one.

2 rechargeable battery packs
Tool-free clinch adjustment
Not as powerful as pneumatic models

8. Jorestech 1932

A manual closer for light to moderate volumes of work, the Jorestech 1932 (appx. $150) takes type C staples and features a hefty metal construction with a rubber handle for comfort. You'll need some support for the box flaps, though, because its weight will push them into the carton.

Magazine holds 100 fasteners
Weighs just four pounds
Costs more than similar models

Last updated by Joseph Perry

An avid reader and outdoors enthusiast, Joe earned his doctorate in literary studies before making the lateral leap from academia to technical writing. He now lives and works in the inter-mountain West where he creates technical and marketing content, including white papers, solution briefs, and courseware for some of the world’s largest information technology companies. With more than 14 years of experience in the field, he has learned more than he ever thought he would know about such enterprise IT topics as cloud computing, storage, databases, business software, and networking. When he’s not writing about business computing, he can be found outdoors, probably hiking with his family and dog.

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