Rivet King RK-INLINE User manual

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Instruction Manual
RK-INLINE

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CONTENTS
Safety Page 3
Specifications Page 3
Preparing the tool for service Page 4
Air supply Page 4
Maintenance
Daily Page 5
Assembly Drawings
Schematic Addendum A
Parts List Addendum B
Procedures Page 10
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Page 11
Page 12

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SAFETY
DO NOT USE OUTSIDE DEISNG INTENT OR WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT/FITTING OF NOSE EQUIPMENT
DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL THAT IS DIRECTED TOWARDS ANY PERSON(S)OR WITH THE NOSE PIECES OFF THE TOOL
ALL MODIFICATIONS CARRIED OUT ON THE TOOL WITHOUT EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE MANUFACTURER SHALL BE DONE
SO AT THE CUSTOMERS’SOLE RESPONSIBILITY
REFER TO THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OPERATION.DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS TOOL BEFORE
RFERING TO THIS MANUAL.
AVOID EXCESSIVE CONTACT WITH HYDRAULIC OIL,AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY
DO NOT EXCEED 6BAR /90 PSI INLET PRESSURE,THE USE OF A PRESSURE REGULATOR IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
INSPECT THE TOOL USING PREVENTITIVE MAINTENANCE TECHNIQUES AT REUGULARLY SCHEDULED INTERVALS.INSPECT FOR
DAMAGE AND FUNCTION BY TRAINED COMPETANT PERSONEL.THE PLASTIC BODY MUST BE CHANGED WHERNEVER THERE IS
EVIDANEC OF IMPACT DAMAGE,CHIPPING,OR CRACKING.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND ADOPT FIRM FOOTING DURING OPERATION.
SPECIFICATIONS
The specifications and information contained in this manual are applicable only to the tool with which it was
supplied. Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co reserve the right to make any changes without notice as part of
Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co policy of continuous improvement.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR RK-8000LS RIVET TOOL
Air Pressure 75-100psi Min/Max
Stroke 0.63 Inches
Pull Force 2000 lbsF @90psi
Cycle Time 0.9 seconds Approximately
Noise Level 75 dB(A) Less than
Weight 3.74 lbs
Vibration 2.5m/s2 Less than
Hydraulic Oil Mobil DTFE 24
Nose Pieces 1/8,5/32, 3/16
All material rivets
Nose Pieces 1/8
Purchased Separately

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PREPARING THE TOOL FOR SERVICE
I. Operation
(A) Selection of rivet size Before riveting, there must of course be a hole in the materials
to be rivets.
Matching of hole and rivet sizes are very important. For example, where the outer diameter
of the rivet is 3.2 mm, the hole diameter should be between 3.3-3.4 mm.
The rivet should be 3 mm longer than the object to be riveted is thick.
(B) Check that the correct nosepiece is fitted as per the following:
Rivet Dia. Rivet Material Nosepiece
mm inch
3.2 1/8" All Materials 1
4.0 5/32" All Materials 1
4.8 3/16" All Materials 1
(C) Now connect the tool to the compressed air supply.
AIR SUPPLY
The rivet tool is powered by compressed air at an optimum pressure of 5.5-6.0bar(80-90 psi)
The use of a pressure regulator filter/lubricator unit within 3 meters of the tool is highly
recommended to extend the life of the tool.
Dirt and/or water in the air supply can seriously impact the performance and durability of
the tool; damage to the tool caused by contaminated air supply is not covered under
warranty

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MAINTENANCE
In order to maintain the tool in a safe working order it is important to carry out regular maintenance
as prescribed by the manufacturer. A thorough inspection replacement of all seals within the tool
should be carried out after 500,000 placings or annually, whichever is the sooner. Item numbers in
parentheses refer to assembly drawing part numbers
Daily Maintenance
Check for air leaks. Any damaged hoses should be replaced
Lubricate the tool by pouring a few drops of light lubricating oil into the air inlet on the tool
If there is no pressure regulator, bleed the airline to clear it of accumulated dirt or water
before connecting the air hose to the tool. If there is a filter, drain it.
Check for proper nose piece/mandrel use depending on the size of the rivet nut.
Remove the mandrel from the front nose assembly and inspect for cracks, wear or other
damage. Replace if necessary.
Check that front nose assembly is fully tightened onto body
II. Maintenance:
The newest Air-Hydraulic Straight Riveting Tool is a finely engineered
mechanical device which
should be serviced and maintained on a regular basis in order to achieve
maximum
efficiency and economy. The tool has been so designed that
this servicing and
maintenance is simple and can be carried out without any major degree of
skill or
specialized tools other than those supplied with the kit, the operative parts of
the tool
which require regular inspection and maintenance are as
follows:
(A)Periodically the jaws should be inspected and cleaned and, when
necessary, replaced with new jaws (see section A below for maintenance
procedure).
(B) The hydraulic section of the tool should be checked periodically to ensure
that the oil level is maintained and that there are no leaks or breakdowns in
the seals.

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PROCEDURES
(A) CLEANING AND CHANG JAWS
1. Important: Disconnect the tool from the air pressure line.
2. Use WRENCH (66) to remove HEAD (2) and JAW HOUSING (3) at the same time
hold the JAW HOUSING COUPLER (7) with an 14mm open end wrench.
3. Clean jaws with solver or steel brush. Replace with new
jaws if excess wear is apparent. Always coat outer or
smooth surface of jaws with an oil film before assembling.
(B) REASSEMBLING
1. Re-assemble by reversing above procedure. It is important that PUSHER TUBE
engages the conical part of the jaws DO NOT change position of parts(7) or (64)
If inadvertently changes see readjustment instructions under "MALFUCTION" below.
2.The distance between the flat underside of JAW 2. Insert mandrel of rivet into Riveter. Rivet will be held in Riveter by air
HOUSING (3) and front end of HYDRAULIC vacuum. If rivet falls out of tool, vacuum is not strong enough. Amount
SECTION (14) should be measured against recess of vacuum can be adjusted via REGULATOR (54) located under the
on WRENCH (66) as a gauge of 57mm measurement. Mandrel Bottle area. Turn this screw counter-clockwise to increase
shown in exploded view for correct adjustment on jaw vacuum, or clockwise to decrease vacuum. The longer the rivet, the
assembly. stronger the vacuum must be to hold rivet in place in tool.
(C) CHANGING NOSEPIECES 3. If pull Small rivets 1/8"(3.2mm) application, PLS change (60) PUSHER
1.Connect the tool to air line and press TRIGGER (30) TUBE and insert (5) Smaller PUSHER TUBE into the (7) & (11)
until nosepiece is unscrewed and new changed by
unscrewing the HEAD (2). B. MANDREL DOES NOT FIT INTO THE NOSEPIECE
2.Nosepiece can also be changed by unscrewing the OR FAILS TO EJECT.
HEAD (2).
3.When TRIGGER (30) has been released, the tool is CAUSES:
at rest there should be a circular opening visible 1. Position of JAW HOUSING COUPLER (7) and NUT (64)
in the nosepiece and JAWS (4) open to equal degree. has been changed, or
2. The HYD. RETURN SPRING (18) is weak.
III. MALFUNCTION AND CORRECTIONS REMEDIES:
A. MANDREL GRIPPED BY JAWS BUT RIVET DOES 1. Check the distance between the front fudge of the
NOT SET AND MANDREL DOSE NOT BREAK. JAW HOUSING (3) and the milled underside of the
HYDRAULIC SECTION (14) (measurement
CAUSES: "57mm" on WRENCH (66)
1. Low air pressure or 2. When testing, check that the HYD. RETURN SPRING
2. Loss of oil (18) will return the HYDRAULIC PLUNGER (11) with and without the HEAD (2).

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REMEDIES:
1. Increase air pressure but don't exceed 90 PSI at tool.
Make sure all fittings including SCREW PLUG(50) and C. TOOL TAKES MORE THAN ONE STROKE UNDER IDEAL
HEAD (2) are tight. If malfunction presists add oil as
next procedure. CAUSES:
2.Dissemble AIR CYLINDER BODY (31) HYD. SECTION 1. Insufficient oil
(14) and HEAD (2) before adding oil, check to be sure 2. Not enough air
HYDRAULIC PLUNGER(11) is at the bottom of 3. Loose nosepiece
its stroke, by hand pulling JAWS HOUSING (3) away 4. JAW HOUSING COUPLER (8) too far forward.
form HYDRAULIC SECTION (14). Hydraulic section
should bottom its stoke automatically when removing REMEDIES:
HEAD (2). If JAW HOUSING (3) moves downward by 1. See remedy under malfunction A.
hand power, then HYD. RETURN SPRING (18) must be 2. Increase air pressure but do not exceed 90 PSI at tool.
replaced. Care must be exercised to avoid damage to 3. Tighten nosepiece with WRENCH (66).
o'ring. Pour hydraulic oil (Texaco R&O-68) or any 4. See procedure under remedy 1of malfunction B above.
equivalent (36cSt=4.3e/50Ԩ) into HYDRAULIC
SECTION(14)until the level touches the X RING SEAL(10)
in the HYD. ROD GUIDE (19). Before assembling also D. MANDREL IS NOT GRIPPED
check to see if any oil appears in AIR CYLINDER (31),
HEAD (2) or SCREW PLUG (50). If oil is found in any of CAUSES:
these areas replace o'ring as needed. Reassemble the 1. JAWS (4) are dirty, worm, or broken.
parts in the reverse order ensure that the o'ring are undamaged. 2. SPRING (6) is weak.
REMEDIES:
IMPORTANT: 1. Clean or change the jaws in accordance with procedure.
1. When refilling, ensure that there are no bubbles in the oil, (A) of para.II maintenance.
Bubbles can be dispersed by a pumping action with the 2. Replace with new SPRING (6) in the JAW HOUSING
PLUNGER ROD (27). If necessary, refill after pumping. COUPLER (7).
HEAD (2) MUST BE OFF WHEN REFILLIG.

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SCHEMATIC
PARTS LIST

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Oil Details
The recommended oil for priming is Hyspin VG32 available in 0.51 or one gallon containers, or, you
can use 30W hydraulic oil. Please see safety data below.
Hyspin VG 32 Oil Safety Data
First Aid
SKIN:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water as soon as possible. Casual or short term contact requires no
immediate attention.
INGESTION:
Seek medical attention immediately. DO NOT induce vomiting.
EYES:
Irrigate immediately with water for several minutes. Although NOT a primary irritant, minor irritation
may occur following contact.
Fire
Flash point 232°C. Not classified as flammable.
Suitable extinguishing media: CO2, dry powder, foam or water fog. DO NOT use water jets.
Environment
WASTE DISPOSAL: Through authorized contractor to a licensed site. May be incinerated. Used
product may be sent for reclamation.
SPILLAGE: Prevent entry into drains, sewers, and water courses. Soak up with absorbent material.
Handling
Wear eye protection, impervious gloves (e.g. of PVC) and a plastic apron. Use in well ventilated
area.
Storage
No special precautions.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Item numbers in parentheses refer to assembly drawing part numbers on page 9.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
More than
one
operation of
the trigger
needed to
place
fastener
Air leak
Insufficient air pressure
Air Lubrication
Worn or broken jaws
Improper adjustment of set nut (13)
Low oil level or air bubble in hydraulic oil
Buildup of dirt inside the nose assembly
Tighten joints or replace components
Adjust air pressure to within specification
Lubricate tool at air inlet point
Install new jaws
adjust set nut (13) clockwise 1 rotation
See Priming Procedure
Service nose assembly
Tool will
not grip
stem of
fastener
Worn, broken or missing jaws
Buildup of dirt inside the nose assembly
Loose jaw housing
Weak or broken spring in nose assembly
Incorrect component in nose assembly
Rotary valve incorrectly adjusted
Fit new jaws
See Jaw Cleaning Procedure
Tighten against locking ring
Fit new spring
Identify and replace
Read ‘Operation’
Jaws will
not release
broken
stem of
fastener
Buildup of dirt inside the nose assembly
Jaw housing, nose tip or nose casing not
properly seated
Improper adjustment of set nut (13)
Weak or broken spring in nose assembly
Air Leak or Air pressure below 90 psi
Low oil level or air bubble in hydraulic oil
See Jaw Cleaning Procedure
Tighten nose assembly and adjust if necessary
adjust set nut (13) counter-clockwise 1 rotation
Fit new spring
Tighten joints or replace components
Adjust as in ‘Operating Procedure’ to 90 psi
See Priming Procedure
Jammed
Gun /
Cannot
feed next
fastener
Broken stems jammed inside tool
Rotary valve incorrectly adjusted
Air pressure below 90 psi
Empty mandrel collector
Check if jaw pusher (7) is cracked/broken
Check if Vacuum Sleeve (16) is cracked/broken
Adjust vacuum pressure
Adjust as in ‘Operating Procedure’ to 90 psi
Slow cycle Lack of lubrication
Low air pressure
Low oil level or air bubble in hydraulic oil
Buildup of dirt inside the nose assembly
Lubricate tool at air inlet point
Adjust air pressure to within specification
See Priming Procedure
Service nose assembly
Tool fails to
operate No air pressure On/Off switch is in off position
Damaged trigger valve
Loose pneumatic piston cover
Loose stem collector
Adjust as in ‘Operating Procedure’ to 90 psi
Slide On/Off sleeve (54) down until air is flowing
See ‘Trigger Maintenance’ Page 7
Disconnect Air Pressure, Tighten all connections
Disconnect Air Pressure, Tighten Cap (28)
Fastener
fails to
break
Insufficient air pressure
Fastener outside tool capability
Low oil level or air present in oil
Adjust as in ‘Operating Procedure’ to 90 psi
Use more powerful tool
Contact Industrial Rivet for assistance
See Priming Procedure
Insufficient
Vacuum
Pressure
Insufficient Air Pressure
Improper Vacuum Pressure Adjustment
Adjust as in ‘Operating Procedure’ to 90 psi
See “Operation” for proper adjustment
A comprehensive tool service and repair program, for details contact your local area sales
representative or call:
Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co
200 Paris Ave
Northvale, NJ 07647