Hand riveters

To connect auto parts with firm and homogeneous surfaces, a riveter is often used. In particular, it allows to quickly and securely connect metal elements without the use of a welding machine. Before riveting one has to drill holes of the same size in both components and choose a rivet of proper size. It is inserted into the appropriate cap of the device, then into the component, and is retracted by the device. Therefore, the rivet fills the space and forms a seal on both sides of the hole.

Types of riveters

By the type of the drive:

• Mechanical. They are driven by physical force applied and are sold at a relatively low price.
• Pneumatic. These riveters require a compressor that supplies compressed air and are reliable.
• Pneumohydraulic. They operate on hydraulic oil and compressed air and feature high productivity.
• Electric. They are driven by a motor. They can operate from the mains or a battery. They make it possible to quickly work with rivets of various sizes, types, and materials

Catalogues also contain devices that create threaded connections. In this case, the rivet acts as a nut that can be used with bolts of appropriate size.

Tips on using the riveter

1. During operation, ensure the maximum possible snug fit of the elements being connected. Do not hold them with hands, use e.g., pliers.
2. Note that the diameter of the hole should be 0.2 mm larger than that of the rivet.
3. For the components that will be subjected to significant loads, use durable steel rivets. Cheap aluminium rivets will be sufficient for other components.
4. Use rivets of appropriate size. Using a too small rivet will result in a backlash, and excessively large one - to the formation of uneven edges.

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