Screwdriver rivet bits: features and tips for choosing

The riveter attachment for the screwdriver is a convenient addition to the standard equipment of the power tool. With its help, you can ensure fast and high-quality installation of rivets on household items or when installing metal structures. A device with a clamp is mounted in a standard chuck of a hand-held power tool. Unlike a not too cheap riveter, the nozzle is relatively inexpensive, you can vary according to the type of fasteners used. Read about the criteria for choosing an adapter for threaded rivets and nuts for a screwdriver in the article.

An industrially made riveting nozzle for a screwdriver is used to fix various accessories on the metal surface, fasten parts to each other. The main purpose of the product is its use in:

• assembly of furniture structures;
• auto repair works;
• installation of air conditioning and ventilation systems.

Depending on the functionality, riveters can cope with fixing elements of different diameters. They are suitable for most cordless and mains powered screwdriver cartridges with an operating voltage of 10.8 Volts and a torque of 11 Nm. When choosing and purchasing, one should pay attention to the supported standard size of rivets. The most popular are M6, M8, M10. For work in especially difficult conditions, it is worth acquiring not only straight, but also angled nozzles.

All attachments designed for mounting rivets using a screwdriver are suitable for working with metal tear-off, pulling and threaded elements. These types of fasteners have a certain classification.

1. By the shape of the edge. The side can be insulated or standard, have an increased area or a tapered edge. It all depends on the specific conditions of use and the characteristics of the product.
2. By standard sizes. The diameter and length of the rivet can have different parameters. First of all, you need to ensure that the size of the hole in the parts matches the diameter of the connecting element.
3. By choice of material. Copper, steel, aluminum, stainless - the choice is wide enough. It all depends on the operating conditions of the product, and a number of other indicators.
4. By flaring method. Threaded elements are considered to be detachable, they allow, if necessary, to separate parts without much effort. Blind rivets are pull-type and break-off rivets, they are quick and easy to install.

When choosing a rivet attachment, you must definitely pay attention to the method of its attachment. For the successful operation of the product, it is necessary to check the conformity of the standard sizes of the adapter seat and the rivet itself. If they match, you can proceed to installing the nozzle. To do this, it is placed in the hexagon of the cartridge, the reverse mode in the screwdriver is turned on and at the same time the clamp is held with a key.

After that, you can insert the rivet into the hole, and switch the screwdriver to direct rotation to the right. The nozzle is firmly pressed against the head of the product to be installed. Rotation is carried out until the edge rolling is completed.It will be reported by a click sounding quite characteristic. After that, the shaft again rotates in reverse for a few seconds (until the rod is removed from the nozzle). The adapter is ready for use again.

The riveting attachment, designed for installation on a screwdriver for nuts with a threaded connection, is focused on the use when joining sheet materials. It is convenient for the installation of fences and roofing, where it is impossible to create a sufficient number of threads in other ways. Among all the options available, professional models are considered the most relevant. The range of standard sizes of household rivets is most often limited by indicators M2-M4.

The principle of action also matters. Most often, for threaded nuts, options are selected with the installation of a rivet by screwing it along the threaded channel. In addition, there is a variant with a translational action of the rod, which introduces the product into the thread. When choosing a nozzle, you need to pay attention to the softness of the material for which it is intended. Options for non-ferrous metals will not cope with steel structures.

A special rivet tip for a screwdriver must have the following set of characteristics:

• adaptability to work with elements of various lengths (on average, this indicator varies from 100 to 200 mm);
• admission to work with materials (there are options for soft alloys and hard steel);
• the corresponding diameter of the rivet to be installed (may vary in the range of M2.5-10);
• optimal type of body (all-metal or combined, with polymer inclusions, lighter);
• correct fastening of the adapter (usually it is unified for the standard seat of the screwdriver head).

The screwdriver itself must also meet certain requirements. It must have a reverse function. The operating voltage should be up to 14.4V. The ability to mount the nozzle directly inside the hexagon of the shaft helps to facilitate the work. The equipment itself turns out to be smaller and more functional.

When choosing an adapter, you should pay attention to its tail element, which will be mounted in the chuck of the electric screwdriver. If this mount does not match, you will need to install an additional adapter. Universal models are mainly produced by European and Asian manufacturers. Among the most popular brands are Absolute, Rivedrill in convenient unified cases that do not weigh down the chuck of the power tool. The type of drive does not matter - even pneumatic models will successfully fulfill their tasks.

The mandatory delivery set must include a special key that fixes the chuck in a stationary position during reversible rotation. Absolute manufactures rivets in the form of attachments, suitable for the installation of threaded and pull connections. If you are purchasing goods of other brands, it is better to clarify compatibility in advance.

In order for the selected riveter nozzle to retain its performance for a long time, it is worth paying attention to its careful care. The maintenance process includes a number of activities.

1. It is important to carefully remove any remaining rivets from the bit body after each operation.
2. Periodic lubrication of the area of ​​the pressure jaws used in the design of the nozzle should be carried out to prevent their accelerated wear.
3. The level of wear must be studied to determine the suitability of the clamping unit for further use. When grinding metal, the reliability of the fastening decreases.
4. When using for the first time, thoroughly clean the surface of the product from preservative grease. This is necessary to prevent the stem of the used rivet from jamming inside the chuck structure.

A correctly selected riveting nozzle will significantly diversify the functionality of an ordinary household screwdriver. With its help, you can do homework or perform simple tasks on the site. Such an additional device is inexpensive, while it fully covers the needs of a non-professional master in a specialized tool.

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