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Riveting Tool 

RL 50

RL 50A 

RL 50S 

RL 50AS 

O

perating Manual

Ms50_gb_241001_neu.qxd  30.10.2001 9:01 Uhr  Seite 1

Summary of Contents for RIVETEC RL 50

Page 1: ...Riveting Tool RL 50 RL 50A RL 50S RL 50AS Operating Manual Ms50_gb_241001_neu qxd 30 10 2001 9 01 Uhr Seite 1 ...

Page 2: ...f 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 ra...

Page 3: ... 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 Ms50_gb_241001_neu qxd 30 10 2001 9 01 Uhr Seite 3 Declaration of conformity 44 Guarantee Package Contents 43 Riveting tool RL50AS 40 ...

Page 4: ...es 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...

Page 5: ...s 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 envir...

Page 6: ...at 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 Ms50_gb_241001_neu qxd 30 10 2001 9 01 Uhr Seite 6 ...

Page 7: ... 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 Haza...

Page 8: ...ressed 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 ...

Page 9: ... 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 ...

Page 10: ...rated 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 Ms50_gb_241001_neu qxd 30 10 2001 9 01 Uhr Seite 10...

Page 11: ...8 mandrel of blind rivet studs 4 Mandrel for threads M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 and M12 of blind rivet nuts 5 Hydraulic The pneumatic and the hydraulic housing units are located in the hydraulic housing 6 End 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...

Page 12: ... 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 i...

Page 13: ...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 1 No delivery possibility Ms50_gb_241001_neu qxd 30 10 2001 9 01 Uhr Seite 13 SW4 19 SW10 SW17 SW20 ...

Page 14: ...rease 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 tra...

Page 15: ...ool 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 joi...

Page 16: ... 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 ...

Page 17: ...e 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 ...

Page 18: ...ernal 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 ...

Page 19: ... 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 ...

Page 20: ...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 r...

Page 21: ...bar Measure the projecting length L of the mandrel 4 or grub screw G Press the trigger 12 right through and hold Measure the remaining length B of the mandrel 4 or grub screw Release the trigger 12 Length L minus length B gives the actual stroke H L B H If necessary correct the stroke H see adjustment of stroke H on page 19 Adjust the adjustment screw 6 1 Attention Material damage Always readjust ...

Page 22: ...s adjacent to the nose piece Firmly tighten the lock nut 2 see page 33 Table for torque values Adjusting clearance M of the internal thread mandrel Attention Material damage The internal thread mandrel must not touch the inside of the nose piece A gap of M approx 1 mm must be retained Unscrew the nose piece 1 so that it lies adjacent to the internal thread mandrel 3 Gently tighten the lock nut 2 T...

Page 23: ... 5 2 0 M6 1 0 3 0 4 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 5 3 5 5 5 2 0 2 0 5 5 4 5 4 0 8 0 2 0 2 5 In this table you will find the standard values for blind rivet nuts and studs manufactured by RIVETEC in order to help you to preselect the stroke on the riveting tool When using the blind rivet nuts and studs of other manufacturers you will require the corresponding values Table stroke adjustment dependent ...

Page 24: ...cial Steel Stroke mm M8 1 0 3 0 4 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 2 5 2 5 3 0 4 0 4 0 5 5 2 0 2 5 5 5 4 0 4 0 8 0 2 0 2 5 M10 1 0 3 5 3 0 2 5 1 0 4 0 4 5 3 5 2 5 2 5 3 5 5 0 4 0 6 0 3 0 2 5 1 0 4 5 3 5 2 5 3 5 5 5 6 0 3 0 M12 1 0 5 5 4 0 4 0 4 0 5 5 7 0 4 0 Ms50_gb_241001_neu qxd 30 10 2001 9 01 Uhr Seite 24 ...

Page 25: ...set Release the trigger 12 Gently push down the trigger first level The air motor is rotating in a right handed direction Release the trigger 12 the air motor stops Again press the trigger down to the first level The air motor rotates in a right handed direction Push the trigger 12 right through and hold second level the mandrel or internal thread mandrel is pulled backwards the air motor stops Re...

Page 26: ...tool at right angles 90 on the work piece to be riveted A more slanted fit leads to a faulty rivet or damage to the mandrel or internal thread mandrel Note Use bore size Ød1 in the catalogue information of the manu facturer or calculate it according to the following formula Ød1 Ød 0 1 0 2 mm Attention Material damage If the diameter of the bore is too large of if the bore is oval faulty rivetings ...

Page 27: ...te The right handed rotation stops automatically when the head of the blind rivet nut a or stud b is positioned on the nose piece Insert the unscrewed blind rivet nut a or stud b in the prepared bore no photo Push the trigger 12 through as far as possible and hold this will secure the rivet shank Release the trigger 12 the appliance automatically switches the left handed rotation the mandrel is un...

Page 28: ...Trigger left handed rotation manually Connect the air supply Push the button 6 2 The air motor rotates in the left handed direction Quickly touch the trigger 12 The air motor stops Ms50_gb_241001_neu qxd 30 10 2001 9 01 Uhr Seite 28 ...

Page 29: ...eaking from defective O rings after an oil change at the time of an overhaul either after a maximum of 3 years or after 2000 working hours Achtung Immediately replace defective sealings Maintenance and servi ce 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...

Page 30: ...rt a soft mate rial in between Alu wood Tilt the riveting tool forwards and secure it e g in a vice see photo This position is critical where the trapped air can escape when necessary bleeding the hydraulic section Set the working stroke to the maximum stroke Unscrew stroke adjust ment screw 15 with the spanner for internal hex key SW4 19 in the direction as far as possible 16 17 8 7 15 Ms50_gb_24...

Page 31: ...ic housing carefully using the internal hex key SW4 19 Screw the oil refill adapter screw 17 into the free opening Set the filled oil gun 16 Using the oil gun 16 inject the hydraulic oil e g DEA Astron HLP 32 or a similar grade oil firmly Withdraw the oil gun 16 and unscrew the oil refill adapter screw 17 Screw on the socket head screw 7 with O ring 8 and tighten using an internal hex key SW4 19 s...

Page 32: ... not be damaged Note The maximum working stroke may only vary between 0 2 mm If the maximum working stroke is too narrow you must fill up the hydraulic oil Reconnect the air supply Perform the operation without the blind rivet nut or stud The maximum working stroke ca 5 8 mm must be available Readjust the adjustment screw 6 1 for the automatic switch over to left handed rotation see Operating the ...

Page 33: ...iece Lock nut Internal thread mandrel Mandrel Socket head screw Safety valve Swivel joint Nose cap Lock nut Threading Metrical M18x1 Metrical M18x1 Metrical M8 Metrical M8 Metrical M6 Withworth pipe thread 1 4 Withworth pipe thread 1 4 Metrical M26x1 5 Metrical M8 Torque value MA in Nm 10 10 7 7 4 20 20 20 7 a thread without instructions for a tightening torque Ms50_gb_241001_neu qxd 30 10 2001 9 ...

Page 34: ...ctions and training Hazard of injury if the riveting tool falls down The hydaulic housing must always be kept dry clean and oil and fat free Attention Material damage due to corrosion Do not use any highly active cleaning agents or combustible liquids for cleaning purpose The following routine is recommended Grease the mandrels with a drop of non corrosive oil at regular intervals see page 35 Main...

Page 35: ... Change the hydraulic oil How Visual check Visual check Functional check Visual check Remove dirt Visual check if necessary refill the oil bleed the hydraulic system Grease the thread with a drop of non corrosive oil With a rag With acid free oil e g ELFOLNA 46 Measuring stroke H With acid free oil e g DEA Astron HLP 32 Who Operator Operator Operator Operator Operator Operator Operator Operator Pr...

Page 36: ...l the source of the problem is eliminated Attention Material damage The work marked by the letter O should only be carried out by trained specialists with the aid of the service instructions Alternatively the tool should be sent for overhauling Any replacement of original spare parts may be carried out only by well trained experts Note After every instance of problem removal a thorough functional ...

Page 37: ...rrectly vented bled Defective O rings in the riveting tool Solution O Check compressed air supply O Set the air at the maintenance level of 6 bar P If the operating pressure is o k send the riveting tool for overhauling O Readjust Stroke H see page 19 O Fill up the oil see page 29 O Check and adjust compressed air setting O Replace safety valve P Have trained specialists repair the riveting tool o...

Page 38: ...lution of the air flow in the valve slide Solution O Check the air supply O Set the air at the maintenance level of a maximum of 7 bar O Readjust the adjustment screw 6 1 O Refill the oil see page 19 O Check the air supply O Set the air at the maintenance level of a maximum of 7 bar P Test the parts and change them if necessary or send the riveting tool to be overhauled P Remove the valve slide an...

Page 39: ...iveting tool RL 50 Height 250 mm Width 270 mm Weight 2 2 kg Operating pressure 6 bar Compressed air supply Nominal diameter DN 6 Power output at 6 bar ca 23 5 kN Operating stroke ca 1 5 5 8 mm Air consumption per riveting 0 28 l Engine air consumption 23 3 l min Field of work Blind rivet nuts M3 M10 M12 Alu Blind rivet studs M4 M8 Sound emission level in the workplace LPAI 86dB A Vibration level a...

Page 40: ...Riveting tool RL50AS Automatic spin on without using a trigger Autospin Easy stroke adjustment 41 ...

Page 41: ...t to the tool and trigger fully pressed hydraulic cylinder is in back position NOTE When adjusting without connected compressed air and pushed trigger in may result in serious damage of the equipment When using easy stroke adjustment equipment on standard RL 50 it is not allowed to use stroke adjustment on valve body Standard stroke adjustment on valve body must be set on maximum stroke Spare part...

Page 42: ...sible to activate right spinning by pushing the trigger half way NOTE when using stroke smaller than 2 5 mm it s necessary to release screw on engine cover Spare parts kits new parts compared to RL 50 New parts RL 50 RL 50A AS 87 0166 87 0490 87 0354 87 0491 87 0346 87 0492 87 0348 87 0493 87 0372 87 0494 43 Engine cover screw ...

Page 43: ...e Contents 1x Riveting Tool RL 50 A S AS 1x Swivel Joint 1x Oil Gun 1x Adapter Screw 1x Internal Hex Key SW4 1x Mandrel M4 is located in the package 1x Mandrel M5 is located in the package 1x Mandrel M6 mounted on tthe riveting tool 1x Mandrel M8 is located in the package 1x Mandrel M10 is located in the package 1x Nose Piece M4 is located in the package 1x Nose Piece M5 is located in the package ...

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