The Filepecker FP-1XLS and FP-1B are two of the most popular heavy-duty hole punches on the market. But what sets them apart—and which one is best for your needs? Let’s break it down.
 

 

 

In the comparison chart above, we can see that the FP-1XLS and the FP-1B are both very capable machines. With the power to punch through 300 sheets, these models stand out from the competition. Both utilize hollow punch bits in varying sizes. The FP-1B has a 1/8", 3/16", 1/4" and 5/16" bit, while the FP-1XLS has a 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16" and 3/8" bit. 

The defining difference between the two are the number of holes they can punch. The FP-1XLS is capable of punching up to 5 holes, while the FP-1B is capable of punching 2. Let's take a closer look at how this is achieved. 

 

Punching Multiple Holes with the FP-1B

 

The FP-1B is capable of punching up to 2 holes in your document. It achieves this utilizing its 2 paper stops, which are adjustable from 3.5" to 15.5" apart. Start with your document against one stop, punch a hole, slide your document to the other stop, and punch your final hole. 

 

Punching Multiple Holes with the FP-1XLS

 

The FP-1B's big brother, the FP-1XLS, has the capability of punching up to 5 holes. It achieves this with the use of a sliding table. Place the document on the punch table and secure it in place with the side guide. Next, punch your document, pull on the release lever, slide the table to the next stop and repeat this process through each stop until a 5-hole punch is achieved. 

 

In Conclusion

The Filepecker FP-1XLS and the FP-1B pack the same powerful ability to punch through a whopping 300 pages of paper. The choice boils down to the number of holes you are looking to create. If you only need a few, you can save a little bit of money by picking up the FP-1B. If you require the ability to create 3-5 holes, the FP-1XLS is a worthy investment. Head over to our hole punch section to read more and purchase yours today: Click here to visit our hole punch section! To view the available punch bits for the FP-1B and FP-1XLS Click Here!