Bostitch FC97EC SWC Electric Coil Bottomer / Box Closer

High-volume electric Bostitch carton bottomer designed to boost productivity and reduce manual labor. Ideal for operations shipping many cartons and needing fast, dependable bottom sealing. The FC97EC replaces the previous FC96EC and FC95EC Bostitch models.

Key Features

• Drives “A”-series coil staples with 1-3/8″ crown, leg lengths of ½″, 5⁄8″, and ¾″

• Coil load ~ 4,000 staples for high production environments

• 24″ throat depth and 40″ anvil post height — many boxes can be stapled in one pass without repositioning

• Clear plastic guard with electrical interlock disables the machine when guard is raised for safety

• Auto-shutoff feature to conserve energy & reduce wear

• Electric motor (≈ ¼ hp, ~1725 rpm), compatible with 115/230 VAC power

Specifications

• Crown Width: 1-3/8″

• Leg Lengths Supported: ½″, 5⁄8″, ¾″

• Throat Depth: 24″

• Anvil Post Height: 40″

• Staples per Load: ~ 4,000 coil staples

• Speed: 180 staples per minute

• Tool Weight: 230 lbs

• Power Requirements: 115/230 VAC, 60 Hz

Why Choose This Stapler?

• Significantly faster than manual or pneumatic staplers in high-volume carton closing

• Large coil capacity reduces downtime for restocking staples

• Deep throat & tall anvil post height allow easier handling of bigger cartons without flipping

• Safety features (guard interlock, auto-shutoff) improve operator protection

Things to Know Before Buying

• Requires electrical power; ensure supply matches voltage needs

• It is heavy (around 230 lbs); sufficient floor space and a stable base are needed

• Suitable for operations closing many cartons; may be overkill for low-volume jobs

• Maintenance: keep the machine clean, guard in place, clincher adjusted correctly; follow safety instructions