The construction material of a rivet determines how durable and reliable the product will be. Our experts prefer iron to any other material. An iron-made gun tends to be light and doesn’t compromise on strength. Pneumatic Riveter: Requiring only one blow, a pneumatic riveter relies on compressed air to function. This one delivers accurate attachments and provides a comfortable experience.

Versatile: The Dorman 743-100 is an awesome little rivet gun that is light and straightforward to use for domestic applications. It covers a variety of standard-size rivets (10 each). The versatile rivet sizes will prove useful when you’re clamping different materials. Weight - The weight of your rivet gun directly impacts the manoeuvrability, noise, and accuracy when in use. Heavier rivet guns can cause fatigue when used for long periods of time. Adding custom parts and panels to a Jeep will demand a little elbow grease. But our rivet gun for plastic rivets makes it remarkably simple. Ergonomically designed for one-handed operation, this plastic rivet tool has self-adjusting jaws that help set rivets perfectly in a single stroke without re-gripping or prematurely breaking the stem. You can also set all sizes of rivets without having to remove the nose piece so you're ready for adventure faster. Design: It even comes with five interchangeable nosepiece sets with the largest one making 1/4″. Changing nosepieces was effortless. Different nosepieces are necessary for working with different nails. Our Pop Riveting range is strong, but lightweight. It offers good electrical insulating properties, as well as resistance from vibraton, abrasion and corrosion.Plastic rivets are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including the automotive, and construction industries. They are also used in electronics applications and also widely used in medical and consumer products too. What are the benefits of choosing plastic rivets? For the purposes of this project we are going to be using two scrap pieces of 2mm Perspex, but what ever items you need to fix together, the principles are exactly the same. Step 1 – Position items to be joined

Never point a rivet at animals, people, or yourself. A living being could sustain really dangerous or life-threatening injuries if the gun fires up. Design: The ergonomic design of the Milwaukee M12 (2550-20) will let you work for an extended period of time. As a result, you’re highly unlikely to find yourself aching with lengthy renovation projects.

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The rivet installation tool has a robust design that offers secure riveting. The gun features a used rivet mandrel container. The guns jaw mechanism grips the rivet mandrel firmly after breaking, which can then be released once more by pressing the lever forwards. The long stroke is handy for highly blind rivets. Performance: We used this tool to fix many parts of a road bike, including its front derailleur mount. It was possible because this hand rivet gun was compatible with rivet nuts. Often at times, we give into the sensationalized ads of wrong tools. You can’t expect to get high-quality results from choosing the wrong tools. For you to derive superior results in your riveting projects, a quality rivet gun is what you need. The assembly of the Milwaukee looks and feels solid, so it will stand the test of time, no doubt about that. There’s an LED light on the base for added convenience. The tool is only 6.5” long, the most advanced rivet gun we’ve tested. Length matters when you need access to tight spaces.

Industrial-Grade: Industrial tasks are unlike others’. For collision repairing, restoration, custom fabrication etc. you will need both the skill and perfect tool to handle this diverse range of jobs. Hand Riveter: A hand riveter requires only one hand with one strike to install rivets. This one comes in a small design and feels comfortable. You can use a hand riveter to handle small projects. To use a rivet gun, place the head of the gun on the rivet head. The energy from the gun then drives in (or out) the rivet automatically. Riveting - They are most effective when riveting. They can be used on aluminium, stainless steel, and plastic rivets. Stepping up the game in terms of both performance and power is the Astro PR14. Whether you’re a carpenter, or a contractor, you’ll benefit from Astro PR14. For an extensive variety of nosepieces, the Astro PR14 is one of the best industrial-grade pneumatic rivet gun we’ve worked with. ➤ Features:Some rivet guns are also designed for plastic components. A plastic rivet gun allows you to securely fasten plastic components. Make sure to choose a rivet gun designed specifically for plastic rivets, as regular metal rivet guns can damage plastic materials. Performance: We used the Dorman 743-100 to replace a window regulator on a Ford F150. The task required a powerful tool to install Stainless Steel rivets. And, it was piece of cake to drive all four rivets – took only two pumps. Ease of Use: When you have to repeat action of popping rivets, you may find it quite boring and exhausting as well. The S50 has an innovative design for those repetitive popping actions. Its trigger is designed ergonomically for ease in popping rivets. Weighing at 2.9 lbs, it’s lightweight in the extreme. If you're looking for the perfect tool for your job, feel free to ask our experts for specialised advice. Also available are Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) installation tools, available in Green. This tool is suitable for Drive Rivets and offers faster assembly and more accuracy of rivet placement. ABS benefits from good heat, impact, chemical, impact and abrasion resistance. It also has great stability, tensile strength, surface hardness, rigidity and electrical properties, and even copes well at low temperatures. The large plunger head and easy-grip handle help reduce operator fatigue. Install by; load rivet into the tool and insert into the application hole. Pressure on the plunger frees the pin and expands the rivet in the assembly.