What Is an Air Riveter?
Air riveters are a type of tool that uses parts called rivets to fasten metal sheets and other materials together.
Air riveters can easily make joints using the power of air and rivets. In addition to air riveters, there are also hand riveters, which manually insert rivets, and rechargeable electric riveters. Normally, welding is used to join metals, but it is dangerous because of the high temperatures and sparks generated.
How to Use Air Riveters
First, insert a rivet into the tip of the air riveter and then press the air riveter against the part to be secured, and pull the trigger to fasten the rivet firmly.
Since compressed air pressure is used to push the rivet into place, no force is required and work efficiency is high. However, it can be difficult to handle because an air hose is attached.
How to Select Air Riveters
The following three points should be considered when selecting an air riveter.
1. Weight
Air riveters can fix various materials, from metal to metal, to different materials, with light force. Basically, the riveter uses air pressure from a compressor to push in the rivets, so most air riveters are lightweight.
2. Applicable Air Pressure
The ability of air riveters to push in rivets depends on the air pressure. The higher the air pressure, the faster the rivet can be inserted. Check if the air pressure of the compressor is within the range of the adaptable air pressure of the air riveters before use.
3. Shaft Case
After rivets are inserted, the shaft of the rivet core axis is removed. Without a shaft case, the shaft will be scattered, so it is more convenient to use a riveter that comes with a shaft case that automatically collects the rivets.