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High-Pull-Force Auto-Feed Riveting Gun for Machinery & Machine Tools · Sheet Metal, Guards and Frame Riveting
Machine-tool builders and machinery manufacturers work with machine covers, guards, sheet-metal doors, equipment frames, conveyors and automation frames. Material thickness varies widely, and stainless steel, heavy plate and square tube are common, so riveting demands high pull force while manual riveting is slow and inconsistent. Blind riveting and rivet nuts are cold-joining processes that can replace part of spot welding and tapping: no weld fumes, no heat distortion, and rivet nuts can be installed after powder coating. Antec supplies high-pull-force auto-feed riveting guns, dual-gun models and high-force rivet nut guns for machinery fabrication, with free on-site trials and sample testing.
Typical Workpieces and Selection
| Workpiece | Joint characteristics | Recommended model |
|---|---|---|
| Machine-tool panels, machine guards | Ø4.8–6.4 rivets, heavy plate | High-pull-force auto-feed riveting gun |
| Equipment frames, skeletons | Rivets + M5–M10 rivet nuts | Rivet machine + high-force rivet nut gun |
| Conveyors, automation frames | Ø4.0–6.4 rivets | Dual-gun / fixed high-pull-force model |
| Sheet-metal structures, aluminum extrusions | Stainless steel / aluminum rivets | High-pull-force stainless steel model |
Riveting Priorities for Machinery Fabrication
| Priority | Description | Antec approach |
|---|---|---|
| High pull force | Heavy plate and stainless steel need high pull force | Models from 20,000 N with stable, jam-free feeding |
| Weld and tap replacement | Welding distortion, thread stripping | Cold blind riveting / rivet nut joining, no distortion |
| Installation after coating | Machines are often coated before final assembly | Rivet nuts can be formed in place after powder coating |
| Thickness range | Thin and thick sheet on the same machine | Multiple models and nosepieces configured by workpiece |
Solution Highlights
Use high-pull-force auto-feed riveting guns for machine guards and heavy sheet metal, and high-force rivet nut guns to form M5–M10 rivet nuts where frames need removable threaded joints, replacing part of welding and tapping. We recommend planning suspended or fixed stations by machine zone to reduce workpiece handling, and validating pull-out strength and appearance before production.
After replacing part of the welding and tapping on machine guards and frames with high-pull-force blind riveting and high-force rivet nut guns, weld distortion and rework fell, threaded inserts could be added after coating, assembly labor per machine dropped, and the shop eliminated welding fumes while shortening delivery cycles.
FAQ
Yes. We offer models from 20,000 N and select the model by sheet thickness and rivet diameter. During the trial, we pull-test your actual heavy plate and stainless steel rivets to confirm full forming.
Blind riveting and rivet nuts are cold-joining processes with no distortion and no weld fumes. They can replace part of spot welding and tapping, and rivet nuts can be installed after coating. The exact substitution ratio depends on workpiece testing.
Yes. The high-force rivet nut gun can form rivet nuts after powder coating or painting without damaging the finish, which suits machines that are coated before final assembly.
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Machinery customers: send a sample and book a trial
Send drawings, material thickness and rivet specifications. We can run a factory trial, test your samples, or arrange an on-site trial.
Service Process
- 1 Process reviewMaterial, thickness, rivet points and appearance requirements
- 2 Sample / factory trialSend samples to our factory or book an on-site trial
- 3 Station trialMeasure cycle time, pull force and yield with your rivets and parts
- 4 Line integrationBench, suspension, inline or robotic installation with export support
- 5 Spare partsComplete nosepiece kit, 1-year warranty and fast parts supply
