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Novus heavy duty stapler: B 40 models and staple sizes

Updated: October 2026

A Novus heavy duty stapler is appropriate when an ordinary 30- or 50-sheet desk tool leaves a thick packet unfinished. The standard B 40 and B 40 re+new both state capacity near 100 sheets, but their amazon.co.uk refill information is incomplete or contradictory. The practical buying rule is to treat them as 23-series machines and verify the precise leg length for your stack before ordering. This page explains the conflict, the two listings and the limits of bypass stapling. For every lighter model, return to the [main Novus stapler comparison](/hub/staplers-and-nail-guns/novus-stapler).

A Novus heavy duty stapler is appropriate when an ordinary 30- or 50-sheet desk tool leaves a thick packet unfinished.

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Novus Novus B 40 heavy-duty stapler

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Novus Novus B 40 heavy-duty stapler
9.0/10about £34.06
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Novus Novus B 40 re+new stapler

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Novus Novus B 40 re+new stapler
0.0/10about £41.99
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  1. 1.The 100-sheet job
  2. 2.What each listing prints
  3. 3.Bypass is not flat clinch
  4. 4.Which model and staple box to buy

The 100-sheet job

Choose the B 40 class for a genuine thick-stack task, not because a higher capacity automatically makes a better desk stapler. The standard B 40 states up to 100 sheets, although its captured Amazon capacity line does not specify paper weight. The B 40 re+new states 100 sheets of 80 g/m². Both are manual. Neither listing describes a mains lead or battery. The standard B 40 is the better-evidenced listing. Its captured price is £34.06 and it shows 4.5 stars from 184 reviews. The B 40 re+new costs £41.99 in the capture and has no customer star line, so no rating should be inferred from the standard model. If your routine packet remains below 50 sheets, a B 40 can be unnecessary. Compare the B 8FC and the B 7A in the best Novus stapler guide.

What each listing prints

The standard B 40 Amazon bullets state a 100-sheet maximum, top loading, bypass stapling, an anti-blocking system and a throat adjustable to 55 mm. They do not name the staple series. The B 40 re+new Amazon bullet prints 26/6 to 23/13 Super. That combines the ordinary 26 family with the heavy-duty 23 family in a way that conflicts with Novus's own model information. Novus's manufacturer pages specify 23/6 to 23/13 SUPER for the B 40 and B 40 re+new. That is the range this guide follows. Verify the code printed on the physical tool or its manual before loading. The standard model's warranty field says ten years, while its EU spare-part line says one year. The re+new listing has a two-year manufacturer guarantee.
Novus Novus B 40 heavy-duty stapler

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Novus Novus B 40 heavy-duty stapler
9.0/10about £34.06
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Bypass is not flat clinch

Bypass stapling is designed to cope with different packet thicknesses by allowing the staple legs to pass rather than collide beneath a thinner stack. It does not mean the legs will lie flat against the paper. The B 40 listings describe bypass, not flat clinch. Reviews for the standard model report legs sometimes remaining open, and one reviewer returned it after expecting a flat result. Inspect the underside before filing each thick packet because a partly formed 23-series staple is substantial. If you specifically need flat legs on packets up to the 50-sheet class, compare the B 4FC and B 8FC in the Novus flat-clinch stapler guide.

Which model and staple box to buy

For the standard B 40, the lower £34.06 captured price and 184-review listing make it the more transparent starting point. You still need to source the correct 23-series staples separately, because its bullets omit the series and the box does not state that staples are included. Choose leg length according to the packet and the model markings rather than buying 23/13 for every job. The B 40 re+new costs £7.93 more in the captured data. Its case coating uses 97% recycled plastic and its country-of-origin field says Germany. Against that, it has no captured star rating, no included staples and the conflicting Amazon range. Buy it for the material preference, not because the unavailable review evidence proves better performance. When the physical label or manual disagrees with a marketplace sentence, pause and ask the retailer or manufacturer rather than testing an incompatible strip. Load through the stated top-loading channel with your fingers away from the driver. Test a modest stack of ordinary copier paper before approaching the maximum. Loading and first-jam steps are detailed in how to use a Novus stapler.

Common questions

What staple series does Novus specify for the B 40?
Novus's manufacturer information specifies 23/6 to 23/13 SUPER for the standard B 40 and B 40 re+new. Select the leg length for the packet and verify the marking on your model before loading.
Why does the re+new Amazon bullet mention 26/6?
The captured bullet prints a conflicting range beginning at 26/6, while Novus's model page specifies only the 23 series. This guide does not recommend 26/6 for the B 40. Confirm the manufacturer specification and the physical tool.
Does the standard B 40 Amazon listing name a series?
No. Its captured bullets state capacity, bypass, anti-block and top loading but omit the staple code. Staples are not stated as included, so you need a separate verified 23-series refill.
Is bypass the same as flat clinch?
No. Bypass lets staple legs pass to accommodate changing stack thickness. Flat clinch folds the legs close against the packet to reduce bulk. The B 40 pair state bypass, not flat clinch.
Does the B 40 re+new have a star rating?
Not in the captured amazon.co.uk listing. It should not inherit the standard B 40's 4.5-star figure, because they are different ASINs. Assess the re+new using its specifications, price and missing review evidence.
When is a B 8FC or B 7A enough?
Choose the B 8FC when your work remains within the stated 50-sheet class and flat clinch plus leverage matter. Choose the B 7A for frequent light stacks and occasional packets up to its stated 30 sheets. Reserve a B 40 for work genuinely approaching 100 sheets.

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How to use a Novus stapler safely and without a jam

Sources

Manufacturer pages, the AOS staple guide, and UK product-safety and consumer-rights sources. Prices and star counts are from the amazon.co.uk extracts for these twelve listings, not a live check on 16 October 2026. Prices move.

  1. Novus Dahle B 4FC (retrieved 16 October 2026)
  2. Novus Dahle B 40 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
  3. Novus Dahle B 40 re+new (retrieved 16 October 2026)
  4. Novus Dahle B 7A (retrieved 16 October 2026)
  5. AOS staple size guide (retrieved 16 October 2026)
  6. General Product Safety Regulations 2005, Great Britain (retrieved 16 October 2026)
  7. Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 9 (retrieved 16 October 2026)
  8. Novus stapler FAQ (retrieved 16 October 2026)