Titgemeyer RL20-2 User manual

RL20-2 Riveting tool
Operating manual
Rivet tools / tools for blind rivets

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Content
1. Operating instructions 5
2. General description 5
3. Scope of use 5
4. Occupational health and safety 5
5. Safety measures 5
6. Special safety advice 6
7. Basic tool equipment 7
8. Commissioning 7
9. Tool operation 8
10. Proper Use 9
11. Requirements for compressed air 10
12. Riveting Tool Storage 10
13. Transport Instructions 11

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14. Requirements for Operators 11
15. Tool Modications 11
16. Inspection Plan 12
17. Inspection and Maintenance 12
18. Setup of the X-dimension 14
19. Oil relling 14
20. Troubleshooting 15
21. Technical parameters 15
22. Disposal of the Riveting Tool 15
23. Warranty 15
24. Package Contents 16
25. EC Declaration of conformity 17
26. List of Safety Pictograms 18

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1. Operating instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully
prior to use. Improper use may cause
the tool to work incorrectly. All infor-
mation and instructions apply to the
specied tool and may only be used for
the purpose of operating this tool.
All persons that adjust, operate or service
the tool have to become familiarized with
the operating instructions and have to
follow them. In special cases training can
be offered and organized by the seller.
The professional and safety measures
must be followed in order to ensure that
the tool works properly.
2. General Description
The RL20-2 riveting tool works with the
high-speed hydro-pneumatic principle.
The tool is designed for precise setting
of blind rivets. It is equipped with a
vacuum system for holding the rivet
in the nosepiece in any position. After
riveting the mandrel will be collected in
the mandrel collector.
The high-speed pneumatic-hydraulic
tool is designed for setting one-sided
blind rivets from 2,4 to 5 mm. This tool
with high stroke is also suitable for mul-
ti-grip blind rivets and blind rivets with
soft materials.
The operating instructions must be read
by every person using this tool. Pay
attention to the safety regulations.
3. Scope of use
4. Occupational health and safety
The following instructions and directives
apply to the riveting tool described in
these operating instructions and to all
user groups.
In addition to the general instructions
in this Chapter that concerns the entire
document and all procedures of using
the riveting system, some parts of this
document may contain additional safety
instructions which then specically rela-
te to the described matter.
5. Safety measures
Basic safety measures to avoid damages
and injuries.
Improper use of the tool may lead to
an injury or damage of property.
Size of rivets 2.4 3 4 4.8/5
Material Aluminium X x X X
Steel X X X X
Stainless x X X x

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To avoid damages, always adhere to the
corresponding safety instructions of the
safety measure. Only qualied staff are
authorized to perform maintenance and
repairs of the tool.
6. Special safety advice
The riveting tool is exclusively designed
for setting one-sided blind rivets. The
Customer bears individual responsibi-
lity for each and every change of the
riveting tool!
ATTENTION!
— Use the tool only after reading and
understanding the operating instruc-
tions.
— Do not operate with the tool if you
are ill, under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol.
— Do not use the tool when it is incom-
plete and when it has visible mecha-
nical defects.
— Never aim the riveting tool at people
and do not rivet without material.
— Use the riveting tool only at working
temperature ranging from 5°C to 45°C.
— Never get over the maximum limit of
input air-pressure of 7 bar
— In case the provided air pressure
exceeds the max of 7 bar, use appro-
priate equipment to reduce it.
— Use only ttings and hoses for an
— approved operating pressure of 10
bar in pneumatics.
— Before adjusting or replacing compo-
nents, disconnect the tool from the
compressed air supply
— For the used rivet diameter, use the
suitable nosepiece (5) accordingly.
— Always use personal protective
equipment.
— Tool not in current use must not be
connected to the compressed air
supply
— Use the tool only for riveting
— Do not use the tool without assem-
bled nosecap (6).
— The riveting tool must not be carried
or lifted by the air hose
— Make sure, the suction system is not
activated, while disassembling the
mandrel collector (2), for emptying.
ATTENTION!
Make sure that the mandrel collector
is always attached on the riveting tool
when in use, otherwise there is a risk
of injury.
NOTE
The Manufacturer bears no liability for
damages incurred due to incorrect repair
or using spare parts from other sources.
The warranty is deemed invalid in case
of any repairs have been performed on
the riveting tool, leading to the damage
of the riveting tool or the seals.

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7. Basic tool equipment
Overview of RL20-2
basic tool equipment:
1. Air connection
2. Mandrel collector
3. Balancer suspension attachment
4. Screw for oil rell
5. Nosepiece
6. Nosecap
7. Trigger
8. Air suction trigger
8. Commissioning
Check the riveting tool visually before
commencing any work
— For visible damages
— For oil leaks
Select the correct nosepiece for the used
rivet and check that the nosepiece and
nose cap are tightened rmly
Test of the tool function without rivets
prior processing –20 times
Basic tool equipment
overview

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Connecting the tool
with the air supply
9. Tool operation
— Check the tool operation after inspection
or before rst use (commissioning)
— Connect the tool to the air supply
(6 – 7 bar)
— To avoid damage to the tool, caused
by exceeded air pressure, the integra-
ted safety valve will switch to release
air. In this case, adjust the air pressure
to the correct value.
— Check for correct assembly and t of
the quick connectors – no air discharge
is audible
— Press and hold the air suction trigger
(8) – the riveting tool starts soaking
air though the nosepiece.
— Insert the mandrel of the rivet in the
nosepiece (5) (the rivet will be held in
nosepiece by the air ow).
— Move the tool with rivet to the alloca-
ted riveting position.
— Press the trigger (7) – the riveting
tool performs the pulling movement
(pulling and tearing the mandrel)
— Release the trigger (7) after setting
the rivet and the pulling unit auto-
matically returns to its initial starting
position
— Hold the air suction trigger (8) during
the riveting cycle to eject the ripped off
mandrel into the mandrel collector (2).
— Make sure, the mandrel is ejected
before the next riveting cycle.
— Release the air suction trigger (8), to
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10. Proper Use
To ensure that all the corresponding
safety measures are observed and that
the riveting tool will work properly, the
following is required:
— The system has to be used in compli-
ance with the tool’s technical data and
specications concerning the use, as-
sembly, connection, environment and
work conditions. These conditions are
stipulated in the documents related to
the order, user information (tags etc.)
and in the documentation delivered
with the system, which includes the
operating instructions, as well as the
maintenance and inspection instruc-
tions in this manual.
— The users have to act in compliance
with local and system-specic condi-
tions and pay corresponding attention
to the operating hazards and speci-
cations.
— All measures required for the main-
tenance of the tool, e.g. transport and
storage, as well as the requirements
for maintenance and regular inspec-
tion must be observed.
— Use only a safety quick coupler for
permanent connection to the com-
pressed air sources
— The mandrel collector must always
be emptied as soon as it exceeds half
load capacity
— Always set the riveting tool at the right
angle (90°) to the assembly surface
Compressed air supply
— For correct operation of the device,
it is necessary to observe the range
of inlet air pressure between the
minimum and maximum permissible
value of 6 – 7 bar. If necessary an
appropriate pressure reduction valve
has to be used. In case of non-com-
pliance, personal injury or damage to
the device may occur.
— The pressure regulator must be equip-
ped with a lter unit for separating dirt
and condensation from the air supply.
In case the pressure regulator with a
lter unit will not be used, it must be
ensured that the compressed air cannot
contain dirt and condensation.
— The length between the air supply
pressure regulator and the tool must
not exceed 3m.
— Supply line must be resistant to oil,
liquids and operating conditions
— Air hoses must have a 6 mm minimum
inner diameter.
— Maximum force depend on compliance
of the inlet pressure
Perpendicular positio-
ning of the tool to the
surface
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12. Riveting Tool Storage
After rst use
If you are not going to use the riveting
tool any further, place it in the original
packaging and store it in a dry and dust
free environment.
After long-term storage
After long-term storage (about 3 years),
replace the hydraulic oil before use. The
hydraulic oil may only be replaced by a
trained expert, according to the operating
Air quality classes
under ISO 8573-1
Solid particles Water Oil
Maximum
size
µm
Maximum
concentration
mg/m3
Maximum
pressure dew point
°C
Maximum
concentration
mg/m3
2 1 1 -40 0.1
11. Requirements for compressed air
ISO 8573-1
Note: The stated maximum concentrations relate to 1 bar abs., +20°C and 60%
relative humidity. The individual concentrations are proportionally higher when the
pressure is higher than atmospheric pressure.
instructions. If required, you can contact
the Titgemeyer service centre for a pro-
fessional service.

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13. Transport Instructions
The tool is delivered completely as-
sembled. It has to be handled like a
fragile equipment. This product contains
hydraulic oil.
14. Requirements for Operators
All planning, assemblies, installations,
activations, maintenance and repairs
may only be performed by trained staff
and inspected by technical experts. Trai-
ning may be provided by the manufac-
turer by agreement.
The persons responsible for health and
safety must ensure the following:
— All works related to safety are only
performed by qualied staff.
— The staff must be qualied on the
basis of their specialization (training,
education, experience) or on the basis
of their knowledge of corresponding
standards, specications, accident-
prevention regulations and system
properties. It is essential that such
persons are capable of identifying
and avoiding any potential risks in
timely manner.
15. Tool Modications
No structural modications that could
negatively affect the tooling safety may
be performed on the tool without the
manufacturer’s consent. Any unprofes-
sionally performed repairs and the use
of incorrect spare parts are deemed to
be interference in the design of the tool;
the manufacturer cannot guarantee the
correct function of the tool or provide
warranty to the product in such cases.
The warranty does not apply to the tool
with damaged seals.
Risk of injury in case of incorrect
manipulation!
Working with this tool may not be dan-
gerous for the operator, when the regu-
lations in this manual have been read,
understood and followed. The operator
must follow the operations described
in this document. The maintenance and
service work that is not described in
these operating instructions may only
be performed by trained experts who
are trained by TTA.

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16. Inspection Plan
Intervals of inspection plans
— Daily inspection
— Check for oil leaks
— Check for unexpected air exhaustion
— Check if the tool works well and
performing a correct setting process
— Check correct setting and tightening
of riveting mechanism
— Check if the nosepiece (5) is worn –
in case of visible wear replace the
nosepiece
— Check that the mandrel collector (2)
is assembled correctly.
— Stop using the tool immediately
when you notice any sign of a fault.
— Weekly inspection/ after 5.000 cycles
— Check the nosepiece (5) and jaws,
clean or exchange the damaged and
worn parts.
— Rell the oil, if necessary
— Complete inspection made by authori-
sed person (or by producer) once per
year/ or after 500.000 cycles
— Complete check and service of the
tool mechanism
—
Inspection and change any worn parts
— Perform oil change
Do not use any highly active cleaning
agents or ammable liquids when
cleaning!
The riveting tool must be cleaned and
checked in case of any mechanical
defects as for the corresponding type of
application. After the riveting tool has
been cleaned to be stored for a longer
period of time, all external metal parts
need to be lightly greased with corro-
sion inhibitor.
17. Inspection and Maintenance
Jaws Cleaning or Replacement
Jaws need to be cleaned once a day
or after 2.000 rivets have been set
(depends on the rivet material and
quality). In case of larger rivet proces-
sing amounts, cleaning is performed as
needed. Jaws are subject to mechanical
wear and have to be replaced as soon
as they start slipping when the rivet
mandrel is held.
— Disconnect the tool from the compres-
sed air supply
— Loosen the front nosecap by wrench
no. 16, unscrew and carefully re-
move it
— Release the galvanized lock by pulling
towards the tool and unscrew the jaw
case
— Remove the jaws from the jaw case.
Clean the head and the jaws, remove
any chips in the spring and the spring
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— Lightly grease the new jaws on the
outer circumference and insert them
(teeth to the axis) in the jaw case.
Screw the head back on the adapter.
The lock automatically secures the
jaw case against release. Tighten only
to the last possible tooth of the lock.
Do not use a wrench for tightening!
Jaw case Spacer Counter nutGalvanized
lock
It could damage the lock.
— Carefully screw on the front nosecap
and tighten it with wrench no. 16.
— Check the x-dimension value (chapter
18. Setup of the X-dimension)
Nosepiece Disassembly and Assembly
Disconnect the tool from the com-
pressed air
Use a wrench no. 16 to hold the tool’s
nosecap by the ats at the front and
loosen the nosepiece using wrench
no. 11. Then loosen the entire nose-
cap using wrench no. 16. Remove the
nosecap and manually unscrew the
nosepiece
Take the selected nosepiece and manu-
ally screw it onto the removed nosecap.
Mount the nosecap back onto the tool
and tighten with wrench no. 16 (ats)
and no. 11 (nosepiece)

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18. Setup of the X-dimension
When the grips open, the distance of the
clamping head, or the x-dimension, must
be set correctly. The setting is perfor-
med by the Manufacturer. The basic
x-dimension (the distance from the jaw
case to the tool body) is set at 80 mm.
If it is necessary adjust the x-dimension
by counter nut and spacer by using
wrenches no. 15 and 12. Maximum
allowed X-dimension is 80 mm with
default nosepiece and pulling head.
Minimum X-dimension is limited by the
thread on the piston. With higher size
of X-dimension it is possible to reach
wider jaw opening in case the rivet
mandrel gets stuck in the jaws. On the
other hand with lower X-dimension the
jaws may grip the mandrel faster. This
is advantageous in situation where the
mandrel is short and the jaws grip it in
the back. It is always necessary to check
if the pulling head does not collide with
the nosepiece to prevent any damage
19. Oil relling
— Oil needs to be relled when the wor-
king stroke is reduced during working
process
— During oil relling, prevent dirt from
entering the hydraulic system
— Disconnect the tool from the compres-
sed air
— Remove the nosecap (see chapter
jaws cleaning and replacement)
— Use allen key no. 4 to unscrew the
screw in the top of the tool
— Fill up the syringe with the recom-
mended hydraulic oil (chapter 19.
Technical parameters), attach it to the
brass adapter and screw the adapter
on the outlet
— Press the hydraulic oil into the tool
and pump the syringe piston several
times. As you are pumping, you can
see that the hydraulic piston is mo-
ving forward and backwards.
— Unscrew the adapter, mount the screw
and USIT ring, mount the nosecap
(see chapter jaws cleaning and re-
placement)
— Clean the tool from any spilled oil
— Activation of the tool without rivets -
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20. Troubleshooting
The operator must ensure the following:
— The maintenance staff can be notied
immediately and at any time.
— The maintenance staff is qualied to
properly respond to the failure of the
riveting tool and the failure of related
systems.
— The failures are analysed by qualied
staff, any defects are repaired and the
operation is optimised in a way that
prevents any similar failures in the
future.
21. Technical parameters
Total weight (according to the
version)
1,4 kg
Dimensions (HxL) 269 x 277 mm
Blind rivet diameters 2,4 – 5 mm, max. Ø of
mandrel 4mm
Tractive force 11,9 kN / 6 bars
Stroke 19 mm
Speed of rivet cycle 0,9 s
Air consumption for 1 rivet 2,7 l [ANR]
Air consumption - exhaustion 465.5 l/min [ANR]
(78 l/min @6 bar)
Noise level 86,5 dB
Operating pressure 6 bar, max. pressure 7 bar
Compressed air connection 6 mm, (G 1/4“)
Hydraulic oil standard ISO VG 32, HLP (DIN 51524-2)
Hydraulic oil example OH-HM 32
Lubricant standard ISO XCCHB-2
Lubricant example LV2EP
22. Disposal of the Riveting Tool
Disposal of the tool in compliance with
the EU directives. Check for hydraulic oil
inside the riveting tool. Remove it and
dispose the oil in an environmentally
friendly manner.
23. Warranty
Titgemeyer GmbH & Co. KG provides a
12- month warranty from the date of
purchase. The warranty does not cover
consumables (jaws, nosepieces, man-
drels, etc.)
Titgemeyer GmbH & Co. KG warrants
that all power tools have been carefully
manufactured and that they will be free
from defect in material and workmans-
hip under normal use and service for
a period of one (1) year. This warranty
applies to the rst time purchaser of the
tool for original use only.
Exclusions: Normal wear and tear. Perio-
dic maintenance, repair and replacement
parts due to normal wear and tear are
excluded from coverage. Abuse & misu-
se. Defect or damage that results from
improper operation, storage, misuse or
abuse, accident or neglect, such as phy-
sical damage are excluded from cover-
age. Unauthorized service or modica-
tion. Defects or damages resulting from
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maintenance, alteration or modication
in any way by anyone other than Tit-
gemeyer GmbH & Co. KG, or its authori-
zed service centres, are excluded from
coverage.
Should this tool fail to meet the war-
ranty, promptly return the tool to our
Titgemeyer GmbH & Co. KG service cen-
ter or factory authorized service centre
location nearest you.
Titgemeyer GmbH & Co. KG will then
replace, free of charge, any part or
parts found by us to be defective due
to faulty material or workmanship, and
return the tool repaired. This represents
our sole obligation under this warranty.
In no event shall Titgemeyer GmbH &
Co. KG be liable for any consequential
or special damages arising out of the
purchase or use of this tool.
24. Package Contents
— 1 x riveting tool
— 1 x Nosepiece Ø 2,4
— 1 x Nosepiece Ø 3
— 1 x Nosepiece Ø 4
— 1 x Nosepiece Ø 5
— 1 x Allen key no. 4
— 1 x open single-end spanner SW11
— 1 x socket spanner SW11
— 1 x syringe
— 1 x adapter

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Product Name: Riveting tool RL20-2
Catalogue Number: 99-0301:TTA
Type number: 99030102012021
The RL20-2 riveting tool works with the high-speed hydro-pneumatic principle. The tool is designed for
precise setting of blind rivets. It is equipped with a vacuum system for holding the rivet in the nosepiece in
any position. After riveting the mandrel will be collected in the mandrel collector.
The high-speed pneumatic-hydraulic tool is designed for setting one-sided blind rivets from 2,4 to 5 mm.
Manufacturer:
Titgemeyer Tools & Automation spol. s r.o.
U Vodárny 1506
CZ 397 01 Písek
IČ 60647761
Tel: + 420 382 206 711
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
We hereby declare that the products conform to
the following standards and guidelines:
2006/42/ES, the Machinery Directive
Name Date and place Signature
Approved by
Director
Antonín Solfronk
In Písek
31.03.2021
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26. List of Safety Pictograms
Use protective goggles
Use protective gloves
Use ear protection

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Titgemeyer Tools & Automation spol s.r.o.
U Vodárny 1506
39701 Pisek
Tschechien
T + 420 382 206 711
E [e-mail]
W titgemeyer.com