Titgemeyer RIVETEC RL 50 User manual

Riveting Tool
RL 50
RL 50A
RL 50S
RL 50AS
Operating Manual
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Table of contents
Guiding instructions........................................................... 4
Cautions, instructions and procedural
sections in the operating manual.......................................... 5
Markings on the riveting tool ................................................ 6
Safety instructions ............................................................. 7
Basic requirements while dealing with the riveting tool ....... 8
Noise and vibration levels of the RL 50/A/S/AS.................... 10
Description of the riveting tool ......................................... 11
Required tools..................................................................... 13
Storing the riveting tool ..................................................... 14
Preparing the riveting tool................................................. 15
Adjusting the riveting tool ................................................. 17
Changing the mandrel/ internal-thread mandrel................... 17
Adjusting stroke (H) .............................................................. 19
Measuring stroke (H) ............................................................ 21
Adjusting length L of the mandrel......................................... 22
Adjusting clearance M of the internal-thread mandrel.......... 22
Table stroke adjustment dependent on the grip range ......... 23
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Table of contents
Operating the riveting tool................................................. 25
Check function ...................................................................... 25
Setting blind rivet nut or stud................................................ 26
Trigger left-handed rotation manually................................... 28
Maintaining the riveting tool.............................................. 29
Bleeding the hydraulic section.............................................. 29
Refilling hydraulic oil............................................................. 30
Table for torque values ......................................................... 33
Servicing and cleaning the riveting tool .......................... 34
Maintenance intervals ........................................................ 35
Trouble shooting................................................................. 36
Disposal of the riveting tool .............................................. 39
Technical data ..................................................................... 39
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Declaration of conformity .................................................. 44
Guarantee , Package Contents .......................................... 43
Riveting tool RL50AS ......................................................... 40

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Guiding instructions
The legislator prescribes that the user must be well trained for using com-
pressor-driven riveting tools. On request, this training could be done
by dealer or directly by RIVETEC s.r.o.
This riveting tool is as per the latest technological standards. For the
device to function properly, it is necessary to operate it in an expertly
manner, with adherence to safety requirements.
Before using the riveting tool for the first time, read the guiding instruc-
tions carefully.
All the procedures necessary for the operation have been described in
these guiding instructions. You may carry out only those procedures,
which have been described here.
In case of obstructions, you may repair only those obstructions, which
have been marked with an O (Operator).
All the illustrations and position-codes in the individual diagrams take
reference from the list of parts in the last pages.
For sizes of screws and threads, you will find a table containing the torque
values in the chapter ”Maintaining the riveting tool”.
Instruction
Technological level
Reading the guiding instructions
Procedures
Obstructions
Illustrations and position-codes
Table for torque values
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Guiding instructions
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Cautions, instructions and procedural sections in the
operating manual
Please follow the instructions and safety informations.
In this operating manual, some sections have been further illustrated
through diagrams.
Please acquaint yourself well with these diagrams and their meanings:
Caution Hazard of injury! This marking indicates a potential hazard.
Attention Material damage! This marking points at a procedure, which
may cause damage to the riveting tool or the work-piece.
Note This marking indicates useful information
• This point (•) marks every paragraph, which requires you to act by
yourself.
Attention Environmental hazard! This marking indicates a potential
environmental hazard.
Environmental
hazard
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Guiding instructions
Markings on the riveting tool
This pictogram indicates that you must read the operating manual before
using the riveting tool.
A Marking of the type
B Serial number
C CE-marking
D Instruction for reading the operating manual
F The value of the maximum operating pressure
G Supplier RIVETEC
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Safety instructions
The riveting tool is exclusively intended for the setting of blind rivet nuts or
studs. The riveting tool RL 50/A/S/AS is designed for the processing of
blind rivet nuts sizes M3 to M10 (M12/ aluminium) and blind rivet studs
size M4 to M8. Upon request mandrels and internal-thread mandrels can
also be delivered with other thread dimensions, e.g. UNC/ UNF.
This riveting tool must be used only as a hand-held device!
The client is fully responsible for any modifications to the riveting tool!
Never throw away or drop the riveting tool!
Please take care that only clean and dry compressed air is let into the
riveting tool. Moisture and dirt can damage the riveting tool. Use only such
compressed air, which falls into class 2 of air quality as per ISO 8573-1.
Caution Hazard of injury because of explosion! Never use the riveting
tool in an atmosphere prone to explosions. Ensure that the
workplace is well lit and clean.
Hazard of injury due to the openly moving compressed air
hose. Connect and lay the compressed air hose properly.
Hazard of injury due to tripping over! Lay the compressed air
hose in such a way that nobody should trip over it.
Attention Material damage! The maximum operating pressure is 7 bar.
For increasing the durability of the riveting tool, it is recommen-
ded to fit a compressed air-maintenance unit in the compressed
air hose.
Application as per the purpose
Improper use
Clean and dry compressed air
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Safety instructions
Basic requirements while dealing with the riveting tool
Caution Follow the prevalent guidelines for the prevention of accidents
in the respective country.
Use only those fittings and hoses, which have been approved
for the operating pressure.
Disconnect the compressed air supply from the riveting tool at
the time of installation or maintenance.
Wear personal safety gear (safety glasses and safety helmet).
Attention Please read the instructions on the packaging of the blind rivet
nuts and studs.
Use the riveting tool only at operating temperatures above 5°C
and 45°C.
For different diameters of the rivet shank, use the appropriate
nose piece, as prescribed.
Do not throw away the riveting tool.
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Safety instructions
The operator may only carry out the maintenance and repair work descri-
bed in this operating manual
Maintenance and service work not described in this operating manual
may only be carried out by trained specialists following instruction by
RIVETEC on the basis of the service instructions which also exist. See
the address on last page for more information on service instructions
and training.
Note The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from
incorrect repairs or the use of spare parts from other sources.
At the time of leaving the workplace, do not leave the riveting tool with
pressure on.
A guarantee is void, if any repair work carried out on the riveting tool has
lead to any damage of the riveting tool.
The riveting tool RL 50 has been checked and manufactured according to
European guidelines. The declaration of conformity can be found on the
second last page.
Maintenance and servicing
Service instructions
Guarantee
Declaration of conformity
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Safety instructions
Noise and vibration levels of the RL 50/A/S/AS
The emission sound pressure level at a workplace is LPAI = 86dB(A)
according to ISO 10843 and DIN EN ISO 3744.
The main noise is generated by the air motor. Through correct use, the air
motor can be switched off between times, and therefore the noise level
can be lastingly reduced.
Note For safety reasons, however, we recommend the wearing of
ear protection.
The effective value measured on acceleration with the handle, as per
ISO/ FDIS 8662-11, is ahw<2,5m/s2
Noise level
Vibration level
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Description of the riveting tool
The riveting tool RL 50/A/S/AS is pneumatically - hydraulically actuated
and has an air motor
It consists of the following operation-related components:
1Nose piece for threads M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10
and M12
2Lock nut for fixing the nose pieces
3Internal-thread- for threads M4, M5, M6 and M8
mandrel of blind rivet studs
4Mandrel for threads M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10
and M12 of blind rivet nuts
5Hydraulic The pneumatic and the hydraulic
housing units are located in the hydraulic housing
6End cap is a complete unit enabling the switching of the
rotation of the air motor to left-handed rotation
6.1 Adjustment screw is used for adjusting the end stop for the auto-
matic switching to the left-handed rotation
6.2 Button manually release the left-handed rotation
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Description of the riveting tool
Note The socket head screw (7) and the O-ring (8) are screwed tightly
into the grip. The socket head screw (7) must not be loosened,
else the hydraulic oil will leak.
7Socket Locking for the hydraulic oil system
head screw Opening serves as an oil inlet
8O-Ring Sealing of the hydraulic oil system
9Safety valve (Brass) In case of very high pressures (approx.
8 bar or more), it opens, and lets the air out.
10 Plug Serves the purpose of protection of the thread
and also against dirt
11 Swivel- Serves as the connection for compressed air
joint hoses (operating pressure 6 bar)
12 Trigger —starts right-handed rotation
—triggers a riveting action
—stops left-handed rotation
13 Nose cap covers mandrel and internal-thread mandrel
15 Stroke is used to adjust the stroke
adjustment screw
22 Hang-up eyelet For hanging up on a hook whenever stationary
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Required tools
You will require the following tools for all installation, servicing and mainte-
nance work. Keys SW10, SW17 and SW20 which can be ordered by
RIVETEC s.r.o.
Tools
—Wrench1
—Internal hex key
2x SW101, SW171, SW201
SW4 (19)
1No delivery possibility
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Storing the riveting tool
Until first use
If you do not use the riveting tool immediately, store it inside the original
packing, dry and dust-free.
Long term storage after usage
Clean nose piece (1), lock nut (2), internal-thread mandrel (3) and/ or
thread mandrel (4) and grease with con-corrosive grease. Screw out the
swivel joint (11) and close the opening with a plug (10). If possible, store
all pieces in the original packing.
After long-term storage
After long-term storage (about 3 years), change the hydraulic oil before
re-use.
A hydraulic oil change may only be carried out by trained specialist with
the help of the service instructions. For further information regarding
service instructions and training, please see the address on page 42.
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Preparing the riveting tool
The components ordered by you are marked as per the checklist found
inside the packing.
Note Please check the contents of the packing, for completeness of
the checklist
In every case, please carry out a visual check of the riveting tool before
starting any work:
—for external damages,
—for oil leakage from the riveting tool.
•Remove the plug (10) from the connection port, and store in the original
packing.
Note The swivel joint (11) and the safety valve (9) can be alternative-
ly fitted on both the sides of the hydraulic housing. The diagram
below shows the arrangement for a right-hander
Note In case of all screw-fittings, observe the table for torque values
in the chapter ”Maintaining the riveting tool”
•Screw on the swivel joint (11) and tighten using the wrench SW17 (see
”Table for torque values”).
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Package insert
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Preparing the riveting tool
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Note Depending on the type of compressed air supply, it may be
necessary to connect a fitting different from the one provided, to
the riveting tool. For this, you need to have a fitting having a
1/4”Withworth-pipe-thread as per ISO 228.
Caution Danger of injury by running riveting tool. In this event, lightly
touch the trigger to stop the riveting tool.
Attention Material damage by compressed air!
As per norm ISO 8573-1, class 2, compressed air must be dry
and clean. We recommend that you fit a compressed air-mainte-
nance unit to the riveting tool.
•Compressed air hose should be connected to the swivel joint (11), as
prescribed.
Attention Too narrow clearance can cause damage to material. If you do
not know the stroke setting, unscrew the adjustment screw (6.1)
for the automatic switching into the left/ handed rotation a few
turns (ca. 5 mm). This is to ensure that the piston will not hit the
back and the riveting tool will not be damaged.
Note The operating pressure must be between a minimum of 5 and a
maximum of 7 bar!
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Adjusting the riveting tool
Note The working stroke (H) is set at 3 mm. Adjust the riveting tool to
your conditions and change the mandrel/ internal-thread mand-
rel correspondingly
Changing the mandrel/ internal-thread mandrel
Caution Risk of injury by crushing and shearing due to an accidental
working stroke! Always disconnect the compressed air supply
before unscrewing the nose cap.
Attention Material damage! Every time you change the mandrel/ internal-
thread mandrel you must readjust the length L (mandrel), the
clearance M (internal-thread mandrel) and the working stroke
(H). In addition to this, the adjustment screw for the automatic
switch over into left-handed rotation (6.1) needs to be adjusted
to the new stroke.
•Select and grease corresponding mandrel/ internal-thread mandrel
•Unscrew lock nut (2) with open wrench SW20.
•Unscrew nose piece (1).
Attention Use box wrench SW20(18) for nose cap (13). Trigger (12) can
be damaged if an open wrench slips!
•Loosen and unscrew nose cap (13) with box wrench SW20 (18).
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Adjusting the riveting tool
•Position open wrench SW10 on the mandrel (4)/ internal-thread
mandrel (3).
•Pushing against the lock nut (14), loosen and unscrew the mandrel/
internal-thread mandrel.
Note Grease the new mandrel/ internal-thread mandrel lightly with
non-corrosive grease. Follow the table for tightening torques in
the Chapter ”Maintaining the riveting tool”.
•Screw in new mandrel/ internal-thread mandrel (min. 6 turns) and tighten
them against pressure on the lock nut (14) (see page 33 ”Table for
torque values”).
Attention Use box wrench SW20(18) for nose cap (13). Trigger (12) can
be damaged if an open wrench slips!
•Screw in nose cap (13) and tighten firmly with box wrench SW20(18)
(see page 33 ”Table for torque values”).
•Screw in appropriate nose piece.
Note You must first adjust the stroke. Then you must adjust the
length L of the mandrel and the clearance M of the internal-
thread mandrel (consult the photo on page 17).
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Adjusting the riveting tool
Adjusting stroke (H)
Note The correct stroke (H) depends on the kind of blind rivet nut or
stud, on the thread size and on the thickness of the material
(s). You will standard values for the stroke in the table ”Stroke
Adjustment Dependent on Grip Range”on page 23-24. The
given values in the table are valid for blind rivet nuts and studs
manufactured by RIVETEC. If you use blind rivet nuts or studs
from another manufacturers, please find out the values from
the manufacturer when you do not have the relevant infor-
mation or instructions.
If the strength of the material deviates from the values, you must adjust
the stroke (H) accordingly:
—thinner material requires a larger stroke,
—thicker material requires a smaller stroke.
Attention Material damage! If you do not know the stroke setting,
unscrew the adjustment screw (6.1) a few turns (ca. 5 mm) for
the automatic switch over to the left-handed rotation. This is to
ensure that the piston will not hit the back and the riveting tool
will not be damaged.
Attention Material damage! Perform a sample riveting after every adjust-
ment and test the deformation of the blind rivet nut or stud. In
the above picture you can see the correct setting of a riveting,
taking a blind rivet nut as an example.
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Stroke too big
Stroke too small
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Adjusting the riveting tool
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The adjustment to another working stroke follows on the underside of the
riveting tool. For this you need the spanner for internal hex key SW4 (19).
Note If the stroke adjustment screw (15) is turned out by counter-
clockwise rotation up to the end-stop, the stroke is approxima-
tely 5.7 mm.
•Check if the compressed air hose is connected. If not, connect the com-
pressed air supply.
Using the spanner for hexagon nuts turn the stroke adjustment screw in
the relevant direction:
—right ”-”reduce the stroke
—left ”+”increase the stroke
Note Four turns of the stroke adjustment screw correspond to a stro-
ke adjustment of 1 mm.
Attention Material damage! If you do not know the stroke setting,
unscrew the adjustment screw (6.1) a few turns (ca. 5 mm) for
the automatic switch over to the left-handed rotation. This is to
ensure that the piston will not hit the back and the riveting tool
will not be damaged.
You must now measure the stroke (H) (see page 21).
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