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Lockbolt Tools 101: C6L, Magna-Grip, and Joints That Do Not Loosen

Posted by Tineke Ramayanam on

Lockbolts deliver clamp load a blind rivet cannot and hold it under vibration. Here is how the systems differ and what tool you need.

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Pneumatic Riveter Buying Guide: What Traction Power Actually Tells You

Posted by Tineke Ramayanam on

Traction power is the number on every riveter spec sheet - and the one most often misread. Here is how to size a riveter to the work you actually do.

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Blind Rivets, Lockbolts, or Rivet Nuts? How to Choose the Right Fastening System

Posted by Tineke Ramayanam on

Blind rivets, lockbolts and rivet nuts solve different problems. Here is how to pick the right joint - and the right ZIPP tool - for your assembly.

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