What's the Classification of Riveting Tools?

1. Riveting tools are classified by use object

A rivet gun gets used to embed rivets into objects, and a rivet nut gun is often applied in riveting rivet nuts, like countersunk head round body rivet nuts, flat head knurled body nuts or slotted rivet nuts.

2. Riveting tools are classified by power source

A. Manual rivet gun, it has a low cost about $100, which is suitable for small quantities of products. Manual rivet gun requires the high-accuracy operation to avoid slotted rivet nuts loosing or spin over times, therefore, a skillful worker is needed.

B. General pneumatic rivet gun, this kind of rivet gun costs about $300-$500. When the pneumatic rivet gun is buckled, it can not be automatically riveting, but requires the operator by listening to the sound to make decision, if the operator is not proficient, then the machine is easy to wear and tear due to idling, or if the machine is poorly buckled and pulls out, the riveting nut is prone to loose and even rotate.

C. Automatic pneumatic rivet gun, it priced in $1000-$2000. It can ensure the more stable product quality. Slotted rivet nuts will be automatically riveting after the rivet gun being buckled, this kind of rivet guns has fewer requires to operators.

D. Other types such as the hydraulic rivet gun, electric rivet gun and so on.