Stronghold® Mechanical Treadle Carton Stapler

The Stronghold® Mechanical Treadle Carton Stapler is a heavy-duty carton closing machine designed for efficiently stapling carton base flaps prior to filling. Its mechanical treadle operation allows operators to keep both hands free, making it easy to accurately position, align and hold cartons during stapling.

Key Specifications

• Weight: 10kg
• Operation: Mechanical, foot treadle
• Compatible staples: 32/15S and 32/18S
• Staple crown width: 32mm
• Staple leg lengths: 15mm / 18mm

What It’s Used For

• Stapling carton base flaps prior to filling
• High-volume warehouse and manufacturing packing operations
• Preparing cartons where hands-free operation improves speed and accuracy
• Consistent, repeatable carton base closure

Hands-Free Operation

Unlike a handheld manual or pneumatic stapler, the treadle stapler is operated by foot pedal, freeing both hands to position, align and hold the carton in place. This makes it easier to staple base flaps accurately and consistently, particularly when preparing cartons ahead of a filling line.

Compatible Staples

This stapler is compatible with two staple sizes, providing a choice of leg lengths to suit different carton requirements:

• 32-15S Staples — 32mm crown x 15mm leg length
• 32-18S Staples — 32mm crown x 18mm leg length

Built for Demanding Environments

The robust mechanical construction is designed for reliable performance in demanding warehouse, manufacturing and packing operations, providing a fast and consistent method of preparing cartons before they’re filled.

Which Stapler Is Right for You?

KB Packaging stocks three Stronghold® carton staplers, each suited to different operations:

• Manual Carton Stapler → — lower cost, hand-operated, suited to lighter or less frequent use
• Pneumatic Carton Stapler (AIR27) → — air-powered, suited to continuous, high-volume top-flap sealing
• Treadle Carton Stapler (this product) — foot-operated, suited to hands-free base flap stapling before filling

Related Products

Complete your carton sealing setup with:

• 32-15S / 32-18S Staples →
• Stronghold® Manual Carton Stapler →
• Stronghold® Pneumatic Carton Stapler →

Treadle Carton Stapler FAQs

What is this stapler used for?

It’s designed for stapling carton base flaps closed prior to filling, using a foot-operated treadle so both hands stay free to position and hold the carton.

What staples does it use?

It’s compatible with 32/15S staples (15mm leg) and 32/18S staples (18mm leg), both with a 32mm crown width.

How is this different from the manual or pneumatic stapler?

The manual and pneumatic staplers are typically used to seal the top flaps of a filled carton. The treadle stapler is designed for stapling base flaps before the carton is filled, with foot-pedal operation to keep hands free.

Is this suitable for high-volume use?

Yes — its robust mechanical construction is built for reliable, repeatable performance in demanding warehouse and manufacturing packing operations.