Length - There's somewhat of a balancing act to be had with the length of a rivet gun. On one hand, professionals value rivet guns with long handles as this enables them to work in hard-to-reach places. On the other hand, too long a handle results in a clumsy experience and can make the rivet gun heavier. Metalworking / Sheeting - Another important riveting application, rivet guns are used to join large metal sheets.

Pneumatic rivet guns - Pneumatic rivet guns are powered by a robust air compressor that's separate to the rivet gun. As a result, pneumatic rivet guns are small and lightweight, but extremely powerful and tethered to the compressor. Rivets are extremely common throughout production, assembly, manufacturing, and engineering jobs as a potent alternative to welding. Large assembly or engineering projects use thousands upon thousands of rivets, making rivet guns a must-have in these situations.

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The robust durable construction is designed to withstand continuous and repetitive applications and is supplied complete with five interchangeable nozzles for all popular rivet sizes of 2.4. 3.2, 4, 4.8 or 6.4mm diameters and can be used with aluminium, steel and stainless-steel rivets. When choosing a rivet gun, you'll be faced with two main options - electric or pneumatic. Each power source comes with its own benefits: If you're looking for the perfect tool for your job, feel free to ask our experts for specialised advice. Riveting - They are most effective when riveting. They can be used on aluminium, stainless steel, and plastic rivets.

Automotive - For those who work in garages, rivets are used for all kind of automotive applications - making rivet guns a must-have.RS PRO aims to be your go-to brand for reliability and value for money. We source great parts at great prices and test everything with our in-house experts to ensure the quality you need. To use a rivet gun, place the head of the gun on the rivet head. The energy from the gun then drives in (or out) the rivet automatically. As the lazy tong riveter relies on a single action to operate, it can reduce hand fatigue when compared to a plier style rivet gun. It is also more useful for riveting in hard to reach places. However, as the lazy tong riveters require more space to operate correctly, it is not as suitable for applications in more space-limiting environments.