Riveting innovation and case studies
Owlett-Jaton share insights from two manufacturers who’ve switched to Jaton Riveting Products, while Gesipa gives us a sneak preview of innovations being revealed at the forthcoming Blechexpo in Stuttgart…
Riveting innovation and case studies
Owlett-Jaton share insights from two manufacturers who’ve switched to Jaton Riveting Products, while Gesipa gives us a sneak preview of innovations being revealed at the forthcoming Blechexpo in Stuttgart…
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Improving Manufacturing Efficiency with Jaton Riveting Products (JRP)
Expert Technical Support
JRP offers expert technical support to ensure that the products chosen meet the necessary sheer and tensile strength requirements for their intended use. Working in partnership with the distributor, the JRP technical team often collaborates with manufacturers to resolve concerns regarding what type of rivet/rivet nut should be used. In addition, there has been an increase in technical support requests from companies looking to troubleshoot solutions to improve their existing manufacturing process.
Here we look at two fabricators who have changed their processes to incorporate JRP products, both in the search for efficiency improvements.
Plastic Thermoforming Fabrication Equipment Manufacturer, South Wales
The manufacturer was experiencing high levels of re-work whilst using hexagon and round rivet bushes installed by hand press.
JRP successfully trialled and converted the fasteners used to reduced head steel rivet nuts, combined with the NB80A battery installation tool. The result was a faster and more consistent fixing system.
With a rivet bush, if there is a fault with the thread this wouldn’t be picked up until final assembly. This can then cause further issues later down the line, which can be time-consuming and costly to rectify.
// JRP successfully trialled and converted the fasteners used to reduced head steel rivet nuts, combined with the NB80A battery installation tool. The result was a faster and more consistent fixing system. //
Contrastingly, when installing rivet nuts, the nut is threaded onto the tool before assembly. This means any thread faults will be picked up quicker and before installation, as they won’t go onto the tool, eliminating any re-work costs that may occur. With the high quality standards of the JRP products this probability is virtually zero.
The result of the trial was that even though a rivet nut cost per piece was higher, and there was an initial outlay for new tooling, the capex costs were soon recovered with significant savings in production times.
GRP Mouldings Fabricator, East Anglia
Reducing inventory is always a benefit for manufacturers, especially when it reduces errors and improves efficiency.
The manufacturer was using two sizes of standard open rivets from an alternative brand. They were having stopped production assembly issues due to the operators using the wrong rivet for the material thickness. This in turn caused the rivet to fail, creating wastage in terms of time, re-work costs and material loss.
The JRP technical team identified that the customer did not require two sizes of rivets. Just one JRP aluminium/steel dome head multigrip rivet covering the grip range would suffice. In addition, the JRP RB65 tool replaced their existing battery rivet tool to save time and weight.
JRP Battery Tooling
Fast and reliable, the JRP battery tooling range can help speed up production in multiple industry sectors. Their portability makes them ideal for use on internal or external components in production line assemblies.
The ergonomic tool and battery design result in a fantastic weight-saving combination. The four battery tools are not only the lightest rivet gun tooling but also some of the most compact power-to-weight ratio tools introduced to the marketplace. JRP’s most popular rivet gun, the RB65, weighs 33% less than its competitor equivalent. The NB80A is a substantial 37% lighter than its like-for-like equivalent.
JRP products are available for free next-day delivery, with low minimum order levels, across the majority of the UK mainland, from Owlett-Jaton.
GESIPA >
Blind rivet technology innovations at Blechexpo 2023
Gesipa will be represented at Blechexpo in Stuttgart from 7 to 11 November with a stand (Hall 7, Stand 7419) for direct exchange with the trade public. The leading manufacturer and developer of holistic blind riveting technology will present the latest developments in fastening.
The focus will be on innovative products and solutions from the field of blind rivet technology. Highlights such as the Torque Resistant, High Strength and Light Weight blind rivet nuts as well as efficient, automated systems for industrial fastening processing will be presented. The battery-operated Blind rivet tool Birdie will also be on show.
Blind rivet nuts for every application
Three specialists are presented with the blind rivet nut types Torque Resistant, High Strength and Light Weight. Each blind rivet nut convinces with special properties and offers reliable safety in many applications.
With high torsion resistance – even in case of non-optimal placement – and mechanically the same properties as those of a hexagonal blind rivet nut, the Torque Resistant offers high efficiency. The time-consuming punching of a hexagonal hole is no longer necessary. Predominant areas of application are extruded aluminium profiles such as sills, safety systems and structural profiles.
The High Strength blind rivet nut is particularly suitable for safety-relevant components. Thanks to the particularly strong thread and a non-twisting partial hexagonal shank, it reliably withstands connections even under the highest loads.
The Light Weight blind rivet nut was specially developed for limited installation depths and components where the weight factor plays a central role. Up to 50% lighter, with a space-saving design and yet just as strong as conventional blind rivet nuts, it combines maximum performance with a particularly large clamping range.
Innovation-driven blind rivet technology
In addition to blind rivet nuts, Gesipa presents highly efficient and innovative automation solutions for the industrial processing of blind rivets and blind rivet nuts. The main focus here is on a further development of the GAV automatic blind riveter. This has been designed in such a way that it works much more economically. The optimised GAV requires about 20% less compressed air. Visitors will also be able to see the Birdie - the compact, battery-operated Blind rivet tool. Weighing only 900 grams (without battery) and with a setting force of 10,000 Newton, the setting tool combines lightness, convenient handling and high performance.
For further information on the innovations in the field of blind rivet technology, please visit Gesipa in hall 7 at stand 7419.
