Rivet Guns
Riveters
A rivet gun is a manual tool used for installing blind rivets, usually to fasten two or more pieces of material together. A blind rivet consists of a head, a cylindrical body and a long pin that goes through the hollow body (mandrel). Blind rivets can be installed from just one side of the panels or pieces being fastened together. A riveter is also called
- Rivet Gun
- Air Rivet Gun
- Pop Rivet Gun
- Pneumatic Rivet Gun
- Hand Riveter
- Cordless Rivet Gun (perfect for portability)
- Pneumatic Hammer
Hand Rivet Tools
Hand rivet tools can be used for Repair & Maintenance, Roofing Flashing, Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Sheet Metal Construction.
Typical Applications Air Hydraulic Riveter
We stock a wide range of rivet tools, such as slow-hitting and fast-hitting guns and a variety of manual tools, plus a wide range of riveting accessories to achieve the desired finish for the task in hand. Riveting creates a permanent connection from one material or join to another. It is relatively cheap in comparision to using nuts and bolts. Rivet guns are used in many industries
- Construction
- Engineering
- Aircraft Manufacturing
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Automotive and Bodywork Repair
Rivet guns are also known as pneumatic hammers, used as a permanent fastener in mechanical industries. Less costly and very effective.
How To Use A Pop Rivet Gun
First of all, in order to use a riveter in the right way you will need to have the correct sized nozzle to fit the rivets you are installing.
- Open the handles of the hand riveter and place the mandrel into the nozzle
- Slot the body of the rivet through the hole and make sure the rivet is fully inserted
- Squeeze the handles, bringing them as close together as you can when squeezing
- Once the rivet is secured at both ends, installation is complete