FlexRiveter

The Electroimpact FlexRiveter is a low cost, all electric flexible riveting machine capable of installing a wide range of fasteners. Quick change tooling allows operators to switch between fastener types in 30 seconds.

FlexRiveter Data Sheet FlexRiveter Overview Automated Hatch Riveting FV8K10 Rivet Installation YP8K8 Bolt Installation

Lower Ram All Electric

• Clampup pneumatic adjustable 0-1200 lbf
• Clear opening is 150mm with lower tool in place
• Load cell to control and measure upset
• Roller screw servoed 18 kip max, stroke 180mm, can install 5/16" dia 2017 rivets and 1/4" dia 7050 rivets
• Lower tool two 16mm bolt attachment, becomes solid for bolt insertion, manual rotation

Upper Ram All Electric

• Matching roller screw to lower for bolt insertion up to 5/8, stroke 150mm
• Ram rotates 30 degrees to accept the rivet
• Electroimpact patented air gap sensor to prevent panel damage from laid down rivets
• Upper riveting tool attaches with Schunk Vero

Upper Pressure Foot Bushing

• Moving upper pressure plate 10mm stroke
• Bushing height 50mm
• Manual Rotation

Spindle All Electric

• Fischer SD60124 drill spindle with pneumatic drawbar for HSK40
• Spindle provides 10 Ntm continuous torque to HSK40 tooling can drill 3/4" in aluminum
• Liquid cooled spindle
• Max RPM 18000
• Spindle stroke is 110mm
• Boelube headstone spray lube
• Chip blower

C-Frame

• Throat depth 1.1m adjusted to meet your requirements

Controls

• Siemens PLC
• Power 400VAC 3ph

Unique and Flexible Hopper Feed System

• 30 degree ramp angle
• Fingers rotates to a 30 degree angle to match the hopper ramp angle
• Minimum grip rivet that can be fed is 4.5 (0.28”)
• Fastener feed is not impeded by reverse shingling due to the in-line injection feature
• Maximum length of bolt that can be fed is 2" pintail
• Hopper changer allows six different hoppers to be mounted and manually or auto selected
• Wide variety of fasteners can be automatically fed and installed

Positioning

• Laseraim laser dot
• Push pedal to insert fastener

Chip Vacuum

• Dry vacuum
• Shutoff valve to allow Boelube spray

Cost

• Cost to purchase is $500,000 complete with tooling
• Less than the cost to refurbish an old-fashioned hydraulic riveter
• Lease to own