THE RIVETING RUN-DOWN >
the latest in rivet and rivet tools
Torque Magazine's guide to some of the main rivet and rivet tool options available to the market…
DEJOND’s new blind rivet and blind rivet nut placing powertools
Dejond NV is an expert in offering riveting solutions to manufacturers in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Northern of France.
The company recently launched its own line of blind rivet and blind rivet nut placing powertools. These competitively priced, quality tools come with both air or battery operation, so Dejond’s clients can choose what suits them best.
The Q-Tool N12XL is one of the new tools. This battery-driven riveting tool is suitable for all blind rivet nuts from M3 to M12 in materials aluminium, steel, stainless steel AISI 304 and stainless steel AISI 316. The stroke can be set and adjusted easily, while the tool offers both manual mode (where you set a blind rivet by pressing the trigger) and automatic (where a blind rivet nut can be set automatically after putting the blind rivet nut onto the mandrel without pressing the trigger).
In addition to the new powertools, Dejond can also advise customers on the automation of their riveting process. For information on these topics please contact Dejond dfs@dejond.com
GOEBEL > Innovations and keeping close to customers
As a leading manufacturer and distributor of blind rivets, blind rivet nuts and processing tools, as well as the new 18V battery brushless riveting tool line, the GOEBEL Group has been innovating in the market since 1979. The international, family-run company, has continued to expand its market position with cutting edge product, including in the lockbolt sector, with the patented G-GRIP®. The firm says that it has a strong and growing dealer network. It serves OEMs in all industrial sectors with the highest quality standards; The GOEBEL Group is ISO 9001:2015 certified for the development, manufacturing and distribution of fasteners, as well as its setting tools with its own maintenance and repair service.
GOEBEL Group HQ is located in Germany, with five subsidiaries worldwide. Its authorised dealer network means that GOEBEL is stocked locally in over 35 warehouses worldwide. It says: “Production facilities and global warehouses close to the customer are one of the core components of our success.”
The GOEBEL Group, in addition to the production site in Germany, decided decades ago to partially outsource in order to offer quality, safety and price-performance, sustainably secured for the future. Engineered fasteners from Germany, produced in cooperation, as well as with joint investments in the production facility as a joint venture, has further expanded the strengths and successful integration of its R&D department. Joint patents, as well as exclusive stock and distribution contracts have cemented its position. Certified according to ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, DIBT, under strict quality control, its fasteners are produced on state-of-the-art machines: “In three quality assurance laboratories we have the latest testing machines and guarantee that only tested goods, documented for each production batch, are delivered to our customers.”
"Certified and under strict control, its fasteners are produced on state-of-the-art machines."
New tools from rivet processing expert HONSEL
Variable and extensive memory and control options, with a choice of stroke- or force-controlled processing options… After the highly successful launch of the Rivdom eVNG2 battery riveter for blind rivet nuts up to M12 with its patented gear and two independently operated BLDC motors, the Rivdom eBZ1 is the next tool in the HONSEL battery-powered riveter family.
The eBZ 1 processes all blind rivets up to 5.0 mm and combines low weight, compact size and ergonomics with outstanding performance thanks to the completely newly developed brushless motor and the efficient energy of the well-known 20V RivdomPLUS Li-Ion battery.
In addition, the extremely light RivSmart with only 1.3 kg incl. battery in the variant with the HONSEL DMSD-2G is establishing itself in many industrial companies as a reliable, flexibly adaptable standard of process-monitored rivet processing – individually integrated into the respective production environment.
HONSEL also provides this process monitoring for automation components for example in the new, modularly designed RIWO VNG DMSD 2G – a fully automatic unit for setting blind rivet nuts and studs – optionally with a pneumatic-hydraulic or electric-hydraulic setting device which is adapted to an electric linear motor with integrated path measurement.
Owlett-Jaton for quality, service and value
Jaton Riveting Products (JRP), the dedicated riveting brand from Owlett-Jaton, has gone from strength-to-strength since its launch, but it is not just the extensive product range that is helping to cement JRP within the market.
The range is underpinned with technical backing. The complete range is supported by a full technical resource including key technical and supporting data, providing the technical knowledge needed to support the range and help their customers to support end-users. The team at JRP are on hand to offer technical advice and suggest the best solution designed to meet the needs of the desired application.
Owlett-Jaton is among the UK and Ireland’s leading wholesale supplier of fasteners, fixings, and associated products to the distributor and merchant trade. As reportedly the largest stockholder in the industry, it delivers continually high service levels and have an enviable reputation for high-quality products.
Recognised within the trade as offering a complete wholesale solution the range is backed by large stocks and efficient operations to ensure service levels remain consistently high. With over 30,000 product lines under one roof, customers can order multiple items, in small quantities, all from one supplier. For customers, this improves efficiency, provides cost savings, and enhances customer service levels, the firm says.
As with all products from Owlett-Jaton, JRP lines are available for free next-day delivery, with low minimum order levels, across the majority of the UK mainland. With a network of sales offices and Area Sales Managers (ASMs), customers have access to experienced staff, whilst online ordering provides pricing visibility, stock availability, and more.
Rivit’s blind riveting systems
Rivets are speed fastening systems which allow blind fastening, working from one side. They are produced in several lengths and diameters, they are available with dome, large, countersunk head and they can be made in aluminium, steel, stainless steel and copper for every kind of application. Feature and properties include water tightness, resistance to vibrations and zinc-coating for aesthetic requirements.
THE RIVIT FASTENING SYSTEMS COMPRISE:
- Blind rivets
- Structural blind rivets: including Rivbu, Rivinox and the most advanced Lockriv, Magnariv, Monriv
- Rivets in cartridge
- Rivets for specific applications, developing various product lines such as: Fioriv rivets, rivets for solar photovoltaic systems, multistage rivets and Masriv rivets
- Sealed rivets
- Plastic rivets
- Rivets
- Eyelets
Rivit rivets are increasingly used in every area of sheet metal working: industrial, automotive, marine, construction, packaging, electronics and appliances.
The riveters for blind rivets are designed for the application of the rivet nuts in various sizes and materials, both standard and special types, and they all result to be fast, efficient and user friendly.
RIVETERS AVAILABLE AS:
- Hand riveters: easy to use and ideal for non-continuous work;
- Hydro pneumatic riveters: specifically for all professional and continuous installation works;
- Battery riveters: as cordless they are easier to handle and easily transportable.
Scell-It’s unique ‘2 in 1’ rivet setting tool
Although Scell-it UK has built a strong reputation of being one of the biggest distributors of rivets and rivnuts, it is also known for supplying a wide range of construction fixings and setting tools. All of these products are constantly being examined by their Research and Development department for improvements and redesigns, and some of Scell-It’s best creative ideas have resulted in a ‘first of their kind’ in the industry.
One of the latest creations is a unique ‘2 in 1’ setting tool called the MULTI-100. This rivet setting hand plier differs from others available on the market in its ability to set both blind rivets and blind rivnuts.
In ‘rivnut mode’ a wide range of rivnuts can be set – including M3, M4, M5 and M6, in aluminium, steel and stainless steel. A quick change of nosepiece and adapters converts the tool into ‘rivet mode’. This allows setting of a comprehensive range of rivets – including ø2.4/3(32”), ø3.0/3.2(1/8”), ø4.0/5(32”) and ø4.8/5.0(3/16”).
This adapter change operation is quick, easy and takes less than a minute to perform and is detailed in an instruction sheet provided. As proof of this quick and easy change, a demonstration video is available online which shows the timing of an adapter change in under ‘30 seconds’!
The hand pliers feature easy grip handles, a secure clip and are branded in the familiar Scell-it blue and black. The tool comes complete with all mandrels, anvils and nosepieces and a handy spanner to change the adaptors. All this is contained in a specially designed robust toolbox that keeps it all organised and to hand.
Gary Moseley, Scell-it UK MD, says: “The tool is typical of the innovative thinking of our French Research and Development department and we hope it will prove a useful and unique setting tool in the tool kit of professionals.”
The ‘MULTI-100’ is now available in both in the UK and across Europe, and is part of a wide range of setting tools that can be found at...
Stanley Engineered Fastening > Cordless freedom for blind rivet nut applications
Modern manufacturing professionals demand a cordless blind rivet nut tool that delivers rapid, high-volume placement capabilities from a highly mobile package that eradicates the constraints, limits, and hazards of a compressed air line, says STANLEY. The NB08PT-18 integrates these two critical criteria within one tool, and in doing so, unlocks greater productivity and performance across multiple industrial and ground transportation applications including blind rivet nut fastening for HVAC, domestic appliances, lifts and elevators, seating and interior serviceable components in buses, coaches, trains, just to name a few.
The NB08PT-18 has been designed with the needs of the user at its focus; its lightweight, cordless design allows for greater mobility, user comfort and ease-of-access across a broadest range of applications yet, while also eliminating the hazards associated with trailing compressed air lines. Its compact, ergonomic design and in-built LED light also work to offer greater operator function across tight, enclosed or hard-to-reach applications.
With the capability to install up to 900 (M6 steel) blind rivet nuts on a single charge DEWALT 2.0Ah battery; as well as the fast charging times and cross-tool benefits that come with a battery powered solution, the NB08PT-18 offers operators impressive productivity while cutting unnecessary downtime.
Quality fastening is the main key performance indicator for most industrial manufacturers; and the NB08PT-18 contains a wide range of quality control measures to ensure repeatable, reliable assemblies with every application. The easy-to-use touch screen control panel allows operators to quickly switch between pull to force or pull to stroke settings to ensure premium performance across a wider range of applications and plate thicknesses.
In addition to complete mobility and increased quality-assurance; the NB08PT-18 boasts several performance enhancing capabilities designed to reduce wasted downtime and boost operator output.
