You may have to secure two thin pieces of metal together from time to time. It's possible to do this with solder, epoxy or screws with special threads meant for biting into thin metal, but my guess is ...

Powertool manufacturer Milwaukee’s new M12 BPRT pop rivet system is available locally through construction fastener distributor Upat South Africa. Considering the sheer number of rivets needed during ...

Pop Avdel has introduced a blind rivet nut installation tool for production lines. Fast cycling (<1.5s per setting) and high force-to-weight ratio (11.1kN/kg) are claimed for the air-powered tool, ...

Rivet guns are a necessity if you need to secure a blind rivet or pop rivet. These types of fasteners are frequently used if you do not have access to the other side of the materials you are securing ...

Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. When it comes to fastening materials, rivet guns are a reliable tool ...

Spanish company Fator, an industrial fastener specialist, has developed the Steptail rivet for PV trackers. “Fixing solar panels to solar trackers has traditionally involved the use of screws, washers ...

It’s time to surrender. The innumerable types of plastic pop rivets now used to hold instrument panels, body trim or body panels in place on modern farm equipment or vehicles have taken over the world ...

One of the most noticeable methods of adding the handcrafted, purposeful mechanical look to a hot rod is with the use of rivets. Not since Rosie the Riveter was putting airplanes together during World ...

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