compression riveter

A compression riveter is a pneumatic device that uses compressed air to apply pressure to a rivet, creating a permanent fastening in metalwork. Unlike a riveting hammer, which delivers blows, a compression riveter uses a squeezing action to set the rivet. This method is often employed for larger iron and steel rivets that require heating for effective setting. Pneumatic devices, in general, utilize compressed air and offer advantages such as flexibility, economic use, and safety, as they do not create spark hazards in explosive atmospheres.12