Purchasing Resources for Riveting Machines

Riveting Machines

Find riveting machines for any and every industry using modern tools and resources
By Octavia McFerrin Industrial rivet machines use force to install rivets on a variety of products such as steel, plastics, metal and fabric. Rivets are made of metal and hold together parts on everything from airplanes to household appliances. The use of solid rivets dates back to the Bronze Age when hand metalworking was at its most widespread. The same basic rivets are still utilized today while other types of rivets have been added to the list for more specialized applications.

You can find industrial rivet machines to install any size rivet, but consider the following before you purchase:

1. The type of rivet machine your business needs

2. Pop riveting machine for one-sided applications

3. Refurbished or used riveters as a money-saving option

Get the best rivet machine selections through specialists and industry suppliers

You can find the widest variety of riveting machines prices with either sites that list and compare industrial suppliers or with companies who specialize in manufacturing a variety of riveting machines. Companies which sell only riveting machines can provide answers as to what type of machine you need, as well as knowledgeable customer service.
Try:  Find suppliers of riveting machines at ThomasNet. Southwest Rivet Machine Inc. sells six types of multi-use riveting machines.

Buy pop riveting machines for special applications

A pop riveting machine, also known as a blind riveting machine, installs pop rivets on aircrafts or other machines that offer limited access to one side of the structure. But, because pop rivets are made with a mandrel running through the center, they offer less load carrying capability and corrode more quickly than traditional rivets.
Try:  Emhart Teknologies carries a full line of interchangeable pop riveting tools and accessories. Hanson Rivet & Supply Co. offers pop riveters for small and large applications as well as tools and kits for pop rivet reloading or extraction.

Save big with refurbished or used riveters

Riveters can range in price from very inexpensive to thousands of dollars depending on your needs. The best prices, as with anything else, can be found in used machines. You can find used industrial rivet equipment prices through sites who can put you in contact with individual sellers or through companies who offer used selections.
Try:  Check out Surplus Record for a list of individual rivet machines sellers or contact B&B Rivet Machine Sales. They can help you with their refurbished and used selection.

• To comply with OSHA--Occupational Safety and Health Administration--equip your industrial riveting machine with a point of operation safety device. It will ensure that any dangerous movement will stop before any body part of the person operating the device can reach the point of operation.

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