Paperclips

Paperclips are simple yet essential office supplies designed to hold and secure paper sheets together for neat document organisation. These small, thin pieces of metal are made from bendable wire (steel wire) or brass paper clips and feature a double-looped or helical shape. A metal paperclip (or paper clip) ensures easy handling of documents by fashionably holding them between its two loops. They come in varied colours, sizes, shapes, and coatings like plastic-coated or vinyl-coated paperclips. Furthermore, a paper clip is easy to apply and remove without damaging the documents. Additionally, these small but versatile clips find multiple applications in various facilities, ensuring paper organisation, decorative use, or holding together larger stacks of paper.

Benefits of Using Paperclips

Paperclips offer several benefits in various settings, such as:

• Provide long-term and neat organisation of documents.
• Small, lightweight, and versatile.
• Non-damaging performance.
• They are reusable, making them cost-effective.
• Easy to store.
• Temporary binding.
• Promote neatness.
• Safe for sensitive documents.

Popular Types of Paper Clips

Paperclips come in various types, the most common being the "Gem paperclip", comprising two oval or round loops connected by a straight wire. Other commonly used paperclip types include:

• Standard Paperclip
• Jumbo Paperclip
• Gem Paperclip
• Vinyl-coated Paperclip
• Coloured Paperclip
• Butterfly or Binder Clip
• Double-sided Paperclip
• Magnetic Paperclip
• Non-skid Paperclip
• Oval-shaped Paperclip
• Circular or Ring Paperclip
• T-shaped Paperclip
• Square-shaped Paperclip.

Typical Applications of Paperclips

Paperclips are ubiquitous in office environments and home offices, serving a simple yet crucial role in keeping documents organised and tidy. Some typical applications of a paperclip include:

• Holding or sorting sheets of paper/documents together
• Bookmarking pages 
• Organising cables
• Fixing small mechanical items in a pinch.