![]() ![]() Also, this gun applies pressure to both sides of the rivet unlike a hitting rivet gun which only applies pressure to the head of the rivet. Squeeze rivet guns applies air pressure rather than beating it a rivet into place. If the rivet is going to be on or close to the edge and may be seen then this is the rivet gun to use. Squeeze rivet guns are what is used for uniformity. One of the preferred materials for use is aluminum rivets. ![]() Sometimes this gun can cause damage to the materials around it and is recommended for use on soft materials. Of course, because of their name, these rivet guns move much faster than Slow-hitting rivet guns and this cause them to be less intense. Fast-hitting rivet guns also hit the rivet multiple times while the trigger is compressed but other than that they are different. These rivet guns are better to work with hard materials like steel.įast-hitting rivet guns are preferred for softer rivet but still gives you the benefit of working with a slow-hitting rivet gun. Slow-hitting guns can move at the average of 2,500 bpm/blows per minute. Since this rivet gun moves slower, it does not have a severe kick back like most single strike rivet guns and because of this is better for first timers or inexperienced individuals. With these rivet guns, they move slower than single striking rivet gun which allows for more control and better accuracy. A slow-hitting rivet gun, hits the rivet several times while a person is still compressing the trigger. First, you have your Slow-hitting gun which are the most frequently used rivet gun because of the control. Just like rivets, there are multiple rivet guns but unlike rivets, there are not as many. Lastly, there are Special Rivets and Custom Cold Headed Parts which are like our custom rivets f other rivets do not work or fit. With Drive Rivets one has to drive the center pin into the body of the rivet. Drive Rivets are similar to Blind Rivets but they have a different installation method. These also come in a wide range or shapes and sizes. They are also used for when you only have a one-sided access to install. Threaded Inserts and Rivet Nuts are used to provide a permanent thread when using sheet material. These tend to be long and narrow and vary in different lengths and widths. Then, you have a Blind Rivets or Pop Rivets and these are used when your access is one sided. ![]() Solid Rivet’s has the largest ranges of types from a Round Head to a Brazier Head. They are incredibly strong and are known to be tamper proof and include vibration resistant fasteners. Solid Rivets are your more traditional rivet. ![]() Next, is the Split Rivets which are used for going through soft material like leather or plastic. These come in multiple types from Flat Head to Truss Head. You have semi-tubular/ full tubular rivets which are like solid rivets but need less force to apply and assemble. You need to know these different types of rivets because some require a specialized rivet gun to install them. There are multiple types of Rivets for multiple different uses. Now, knowing what Rivet Guns are and how to use them, the next important thing to know is the different types of Rivet Guns and Rivets. Rivets can range from being light weight to heavy duty. Rivets are a permeant mechanical fastener. The main use of the Rivet Gun is to install a rivet so that it can hold together something. One part of the gun installs the head side of the rivet and the other part uses a bucking bar to install the rivet from the buck-tail side. But it is not that simple, a Rivet Gun has two parts that have different purposes. To begin, a Rivet Gun which is sometimes known as a pneumatic hammer, is used to drive in rivets. First, what exactly is a Rivet Gun and how to correctly use it. Before purchasing a Rivet Gun, there is a few things that is needed to be known. ![]()
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