This section provides an overview for clipboard holders as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 clipboard holder manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked clipboard holder companies as of November, 2024: 1.Union Jack Tools, 2.Detectamet USA, 3.One Point.
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Years ago, clipboard holders were essential tools for carrying drawings.
Before the advent of CAD systems, drawings could not be sent digitally as DXF or PDF files like today. They were printed and needed to be carried without bending, as distortion could lead to inaccuracies in measurements or part identification.
Drawings were therefore commonly transported in clipboard holders to maintain their integrity.
While their use has declined with digital advancements, clipboard holders still have a place in storing electrical drawings within control panels.
Clipboard holders are now primarily used for storing specifications and electrical drawings inside control panels, cubicles, and operation panels.
Given the complexity of control and operation panels, which house numerous wires connected to breakers, magnets, relays, PLCs, and other devices, tracing each wire can be challenging.
Drawings, therefore, are crucial for checking line numbers and other details during installation. They are kept in clipboard holders for easy and immediate access.
Clipboard holders are typically designed as box-like containers mountable inside control panels.
Available in various depths and heights, their size depends on the quantity and dimensions of the drawings they need to accommodate. The suitable size is determined by the specific application.
Many clipboard holders can be attached using double-sided tape, allowing for installation even in pre-assembled control panels.
Leaving drawings and documents loose in a control panel is not only unsightly but also risky. Contact with high-voltage lines can lead to short circuits or, worse, fires. While a tripped breaker may be a minor inconvenience, a fire can lead to severe consequences.
Thus, storing drawings in clipboard holders is necessary to prevent such hazards. Additionally, the complex wiring in electrical panels can be challenging to understand without detailed knowledge. Having drawings readily available is extremely helpful during any work on the control panel, such as modifications or additions.
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Detectamet USA, founded in 2003 by Sean Smith and headquartered in Richmond, VA, USA, is a designer and manufacturer of metal and x-ray-detectable products. The company produces safety knives, shadow boards, detector test pieces, metal-detectable storage units, and security seals. The products are used in food factories, processing environments, and pharmaceutical industries. It manufactures the products following ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 45001 certified management systems. The company was recognized with a SOTHT Best Company Award win in 2022.
Staples Inc., an American retail company founded in 1986 and based in Framingham, Massachusetts, and is a supplier of office essentials, furniture, technology, and business services. Their product range includes paper and stationery items like notebooks, pens, and folders, computers and accessories, coffee and coffee makers, cleaning and facilities products, and shipping and packing supplies. Staples Inc. sells its products through various channels, including online, in-store, and delivers most orders next day to businesses and homes.
Shinwa Rules Co. was founded in Niigata, Japan, in 1971. Shinwa Rules Co. develops a variety of measuring products including calipers, thermometers, hygrometers, laser optical apparatuses, and sheet heating elements. Above these, Shinwa develops metallic rulers and squares. Additionally, Shinwa operates as an OEM supplier for special calibrations and machine tools, special surface fabrication, and etching on metallic parts.
OFFICE EXPRESS, founded in the United States in 1989, is a supplier of office furniture and supplies. The company's product portfolio includes a wide range of office essentials, from paper products and writing tools to filing and organization solutions, and a diverse selection of office furniture, including ergonomic chairs, desks, workstations, conference tables, and storage solutions. It also offers responsive customer service, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience from selection to delivery.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Union Jack Tools |
28.6%
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2 | Detectamet USA |
21.4%
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3 | One Point |
14.3%
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4 | OFFICE EXPRESS |
7.1%
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5 | MedInfo, Inc. |
7.1%
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6 | All Union Promos |
7.1%
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7 | Medical Warehouse, Inc. |
7.1%
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8 | EverythingBranded Inc. |
7.1%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the clipboard holder page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 7 | 87.5% |
Japan | 1 | 12.5% |