# Rapid F16 Half-Strip Stapler, 30-Sheet Capacity, Model 23810501

Capacity: The Rapid F16 half-strip stapler, model 23810501, is listed for stapling up to 30 sheets of 80gsm paper, with additional tacking and pinning functions. Its manual operation and compact dimensions suit routine desk use, while the sheet limit makes it less appropriate for larger stacks.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: Rapid
- Model: 23810501
- Category: Office & Stationery > Office Supplies
- Price: 7.19 GBP
- Previous price: 8.49 GBP
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T06:04:20.540Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 87

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## At a glance

- Adjustable anvil supports stapling and pinning, and the stapler can also be used for tacking.
- The 55mm paper insertion depth provides flexibility in staple placement.
- Rubber grips and a metal mechanism are described alongside a plastic case.
- Top-loading refill design and compact dimensions make desk or drawer storage practical.

## Pros

- Listed for up to 30 sheets of 80gsm paper, above the capacity needed for many everyday document stacks.
- Stapling, pinning and tacking functions broaden its use beyond standard corner stapling.
- It is supplied pre-loaded with Rapid 26/6mm staples, according to the listing.
- Compatible with both Rapid 24/6 and 26/6mm strong staples.

## Cons

- The stated 30-sheet limit is a constraint for users who regularly fasten thicker stacks.

## Specifications

### Identity and operation
- Brand: Rapid
- Model: 23810501
- Operation: Manual
- Stapler format: Halfstrip
- Colour: Black
- Sheet capacity: 30 sheets of paper \(80gsm\)
- Paper insertion depth: 55mm
- Staple compatibility: Rapid 24/6 and 26/6mm strong staples
### Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions listed: 14.2L x 6.7W centimetres
- Weight listed: 0.15 Kilograms
### Materials
- Material listed: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Metal, Plastic, Rubber
### Loading and functions
- Capacity description: Full Strip, Half Strip
- Number of fasteners: 30
- Functions: stapling and pinning functions in one stapler plus stapler can be used for tacking
- Loading: Quick and easy top loading staple refill mechanism

## Before you buy

- The listing gives dimensions as 14.2L x 6.7W centimetres, while its contents text gives 67 x 47 x 142 mm, and calls the stapler half-strip while also describing capacity as full and half strip. Confirm the exact dimensions and supported strip format if these affect your choice. The five-year guarantee is conditional on using Rapid staples.

## In the box

- Rapid 26/6mm staples, pre-loaded (Check selected pack): The feature text says the stapler comes pre-loaded. The package contents text lists only the stapler.

## A good fit for

- Home, office or school users fastening everyday paper stacks up to the listed 30-sheet capacity.
- Buyers who want a manual stapler that can also tack and pin.
- Users who prefer a top-loading refill mechanism and a compact desktop or drawer-stored stapler.

## Less suited to

- Users who regularly staple more than 30 sheets of 80gsm paper at once.
- Buyers who need a confirmed full-strip-only format or exact dimensions without checking the listing discrepancy.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback is represented by aggregate ratings only, with most ratings in the five-star category but some lower ratings as well. That offers a generally favourable but not unanimous signal, and does not identify why customers rated it as they did. Consider the stated 30-sheet limit and the listing's format and dimension inconsistencies when deciding whether it fits your routine use.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many sheets can the Rapid F16 staple?
The listing states up to 30 sheets of 80gsm paper. That is a stated maximum, not an indication that every stack will staple equally easily.
### Which staples does this stapler take?
It is listed as compatible with Rapid 24/6 and 26/6mm strong staples and comes pre-loaded with Rapid 26/6mm staples.
### Can it do more than standard stapling?
Yes. The listing describes an adjustable anvil for stapling and pinning, and says the stapler can also be used for tacking.
### Are its dimensions consistent across the listing?
No. The details give 14.2L x 6.7W centimetres, while the contents text gives 67 x 47 x 142 mm. Check the selected listing if exact dimensions matter.

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