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How to select the right fasteners?
Please visit our fastener selection page for overview on how to properly select the appropriate fasteners.
How to change from rivet nut/rivet stud to rivet function?
Please click on the appropriate tool model below for further details.
For SH360 / ML100/ MaxDuty Swivel / MaxDuty Flex Series
For removal of rivet nut/stud function accessories:
- Remove the rivet nut/stud sleeve seat
- Remove the mandrels
For installation of rivet function accessories:
- Install the rivet sleeve seat
- Install the jaw case set
- Install the corresponding nosepiece
Video Overview
Fro RV100 Series
For removal of rivet nut function accessories:
- Remove the fixing screw
- Remove the rivet nut draw bar.
For installation of rivet function accessories:
- Assemble the rivet parts in the following order:
- Jaws
- Jaw Pusher – Beware of the orientation.
- Spring
- Jaw Case Nut
- Install the corresponding nosepiece.
Video Overview
How to change from rivet to rivet nut/rivet stud function?
Please click on the appropriate tool model below for further details.
For SH360 / ML100/ MaxDuty Swivel / MaxDuty Flex Series
For removal of rivet function accessories:
- Remove the rivet sleeve seat
- Remove the jaw case set
For installation of rivet nut/stud function accessories:
- Install the desired mandrel for rivet nut/rivet stud with counter-clockwise rotation.
- Install the rivet nut/stud sleeve seat
- Install the corresponding fixing screw.
Video Overview
Fro RV100 Series
For removal of rivet function accessories:
- Unscrew the jaw case nut
- Remove the parts inside the jaw case.
- Remove the rivet nosepiece.
For installation of rivet nut function accessories:
- Install the rivet nut draw bar.
- Install the desired mandrel for rivet nut with counter-clockwise rotation.
- Install the corresponding fixing screw.
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How to obtain optimal power transfer for rivet nut/stud fastening?
- Open the handle and thread on the rivet nut or rivet stud for at least 4 turns or until the rivet nut is flush against the top of the mandrel.
- Please also ensure that the fixing screw has at least 5 threads engaged.
- Adjust the handle opening to a comfortable opening and adjust the fixing screw allowing it to touch the flange of the rivet nut or stud. Please make sure that at least 5 thread of the fixing screw is engaged onto the sleeve to prevent the thread from stripping.
- Adjust the lock nut to prevent the fixing screw from rotating during operation.
Please note: When the opening of the handles are reduced, the power required to operate the tool is reduced but the stroke of the tool is also reduced.
Video of operations above
Manual
For operation manuals on your tools, please click on the links below for your appropriate tool.
Operation Videos
A quick operation video of RND10 – Rivet Nut Drill Adapter.
A quick operation video of RVD10 – Rivet Drill Adapter.