Advantages and disadvantages
The pneumatic riveter has a lot of positive characteristics. With its light weight and size, it has a great pulling force. Even models weighing up to 2 kg have a pulling force of 15,000-20,000 N and more. Thanks to these indicators, it is possible to install steel rivets with a diameter of 6.4 to 6.8 mm. They are very easy to use and the performance is high.
More than a hundred rivets can be installed within an hour without exposing the user to physical exertion. These devices do not contain rechargeable batteries, which significantly saves operating time. The result of labor is a high-quality connection with durable and reliable indicators.
Of course, you can find some disadvantages in using this device. For work, it is necessary to use special air hoses, the length of which may sometimes not be enough. These hoses are connected to the compressor, therefore the pneumatic tool is used only in stationary conditions. If a malfunction occurs or the installation of pneumatic equipment is needed, then repairs must be carried out only by an experienced specialist, and this will entail large financial costs.
To avoid premature malfunctions, the tool must be serviced periodically: lubricate the parts, tighten the connections to ensure tightness. Despite this, air guns are popular in the automotive industry and assembly lines. They are very often used in the manufacture of metal structures in construction.
How to choose?
To choose a pneumatic riveter, it is necessary to initially assess the scale of work and the effort required for this. The tool must be quiet and lightweight. Depending on the work, you can choose a tool for blind rivets or threaded rivets. It is necessary to select a product based on the diameter of the elements. If the air gun is selected for a smaller size, then you will not be able to fix the part well. When choosing a model, you need to take into account the length of the workpiece.
Power is a very important indicator for this tool, so you need to choose a model with the maximum this parameter. It makes it possible to work with large rivets made of hard materials.
As for the air flow rate of the pneumatic riveter, this indicator should be 20% lower than the similar characteristics of the compressor. Semi-professional models are made of more durable metal, capable of working for a long time and making fasteners. Very often, these models have a swivel head, which facilitates easy work in hard-to-reach places. Also, products can have lengthened lever arms, thanks to which the user makes less effort, and the work goes faster.