Review of Kraftool riveters

Humanity has already created a large number of tools that are useful in everyday life or construction. Among them, you can find quite a variety of specimens of a narrow orientation. These are the Kraftool riveters, which we will consider today.

What distinguishes the company's products from other similar products? Let's figure it out.

• Reliability. The German manufacturer has proven itself in the international market, including Russia. In addition, Kraftool is popular in many European countries and is used for both production and private use.
• Convenience. When you buy, you will receive not just a tool, but a special durable case with a large number of replaceable and adjustable attachments. You will not need to buy something in addition, because everything is already in the set.
• The presence of a swivel head. Thanks to this feature, you will not face the problem of inconvenient positioning of metal sheets under the tool. With the appropriate adjustment, you can work even in hard-to-reach places.
• Versatility. According to the owners of Kraftool rivets, this tool is suitable for working with a large number of rivets of different thicknesses and materials. Each model is equipped with rubber hand pads.
• Strength. The technique can withstand a lot of stress due to the injection-molded manufacturing method. With proper care, even after long-term use, the tool will retain its positive qualities.

The best models from Kraftool are described below.

• Kraftool Industrie - universal rotary manual model for blind rivets and threaded rivets. The main bonding materials are aluminum, stainless steel and its varieties. The size of the rivets varies from 2.4 to 4.8 mm, the pins are M3-M6. It is possible to work with classic rivets. The grips are equipped with rubberized grips with finger stops. The back handle is curved to increase the pressure on the sheet metal. There is a 360 degree swivel head, which makes this device versatile and reliable. The package includes a case, a set of keys and attachments, as well as a special container for used pins. A clamp is provided for fixing the handles, the main working elements are made of hardened chromium steel, weight - 1.8 kg.

• Kraftool Expert - riveter, which differs from the previous one in less versatility and more attractive price. Such a model is most suitable for domestic use, because the main purpose of the Expert is to work with standard blind rivets. They range in size from 2.4 to 4.8 mm, and suitable materials are common steel and aluminum. The complete set includes a protective case and the rivets themselves. Changing the nozzle is carried out thanks to a special key, rubberized handles with a clamp will ensure safety during use. Weight - 1.02 kg, the main parts of the tool are made of chromium steel, and the body is made of high pressure machined casting.

• Kraftool Industrie Pnevmo - Powerful two-handed pneumatic riveter, working with sheet metal of different thickness. This tool is compatible with steel, aluminum and stainless steel rivets, with a variety of diameters available for each material. Their range varies from 2.4 to 6.4 mm, which makes it possible to work with extra strong metal sheets.It should be said that this pneumatic riveter is designed for threaded rivets, and its air consumption per blow is 1.3 liters.

The working pressure is 7.5 bar, the diameter of the air fitting is 1 / 4F, the main working part is made of hardened chromium steel for durability. The comfortable grip with a trigger is equipped with a rubber grip. The complete set includes 5 replaceable attachments, 2 universal keys and a container for waste materials. Weight - 1.8 kg, pull-out reinforcement 6517 N, three-collet gripper, high speed of work.

To choose the right riveter, first of all, you need to decide in which area you will use the tool. The manufacturer and some consumers claim that certain models are intended solely for basic work that does not require special qualities for technology. It is worth saying that due to the price range, the buyer can quite simply distinguish the models by the required category, and do not have to overpay for unnecessary functions.

Also, do not forget about the compatibility of models with rivets of various materials and diameters. When it comes to pneumatic rivets, it is worth mentioning the selection of the appropriate compressor.

Before buying, carefully study all the characteristics, and also read the operating instructions, where you can familiarize yourself with all the available modes of operation. Thus, you will already know about all its possibilities before buying an instrument.

See below for an overview of the Kraftool nx-5 model.