A pneumatic rivet gun uses compressed air to install blind rivets through two or more components, binding them together. Pneumatic rivet tools are frequently found in transportation, aerospace, metal manufacturing, construction, and other large-scale industries.
There are several advantages to pneumatic riveting over manual riveting, especially for large projects. A pneumatic riveting gun offers better performance with less margin for error and operates faster than a manual riveter. In addition, they can place multiple rivets in a short period of time, without placing the physical strain on the operator’s hands that a manual riveter would. Besides the ergonomic advantages, pneumatic rivet guns deliver precise riveting each and every time, with less margin for error.
Pneumatic rivet gun types
There are two types of pneumatic rivet guns: a pneumatic pop rivet gun and a pneumatic rivet nut gun.
- Pneumatic pop rivet gun: An air operated pop rivet gun is the main focus of this article and has a nose piece that pop rivets (Figure 4 right) fit into. A pop rivet is also referred to as a blind rivet.
- Pneumatic rivet nut gun: This type of pneumatic rivet gun has a threaded bar nose piece that rivnuts (Figure 4 left) thread onto.
Pneumatic rivet gun maintenance
Properly maintaining an air compressor rivet gun will ensure its long-lasting usability. The most common maintenance is properly lubricating the gun before use. Without proper lubrication, the rivet gun will quickly fail to operate correctly. There are three general use types:
- Periodic use: Lubricate the rivet gun before using it.
- Often but not continuous: Lubricate the rivet gun every day manually.
- Often and continuous: Lubrication happens automatically through the use of a oiler, fogger, or FRL Unit
Applications
As a result of its many benefits, the industrial pneumatic rivet gun has become an essential tool for industrial applications. Some manufacturing sectors that employ these tools include:
- Aerospace industry
- Automotive industry
- Construction and modern architecture
- Metal fabrication industry
- Woodworking
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