RIVKLE® Blind rivet nuts and studs

PASSION FOR SUCCESSFUL JOINING

Contents General presentation of the RIVKLE® product line An optimized assembly solution for improved performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting of RIVKLE fasteners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Material and surface treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selection of the nut or stud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Additional services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

An optimized assembly solution for improved performanceo FIABILITE O SIMPLICITY ■ Controlled setting The technologies implemented in Bollhoff tools allow you to make sure that 100% of the RIVKLE® fasteners are conforming after setting. Obtain robust assemblies thanks to components which, after setting, are comparable to class 8 nuts (or even class 10 or 12 for HRT versions) or to class 8.8 screws (stud version). After setting, RIVKLE® blind rivet nuts comply with the rules applicable to threaded joints. These rules guarantee, among other things, that in the case of over-tightening, the screw...

An optimized assembly solution for improved performance o POLYVALENCE o PERFORMANCE ■ A repeatable solution Ensure the reliability of your assemblies by using components with a repeatable setting behavior in combination with setting tools with well-known repeatability (CPk > 1.66). ■ A competitive global solution Reduce the costs of your assemblies thanks to a cost per installed RIVKLE® fastener that is usually more competitive than alternative solutions with reduced costs in manpower, energy, maintenance, investment, floor area. ■ RIVKLE® can be set at every stage of your production process...

The RIVKLE® technology RIVKLE® blind rivet nuts and studs are the most versatile solutions to add reusable high-strength male or female threads to low thickness application materials. Allows male threads to be added to low thickness application materials The joint between the application material and the RIVKLE® nuts or studs is obtained by means of a crimping process Allows female threads to be added to low thickness application materials Allows two or more plates made of different materials to be assembled together (rivet function) Under normal conditions of use Thin head To optimise the protrusion...

Setting of RIVKLE® fastenersPull setting method The Bollhoff setting tools use the pull setting method to set the RIVKLE® assembly components. This method consists of 4 steps ■ 2 (or O) Insertion of the component into the support Our pressure setting method Today, all the Bollhoff setting tools use the pressure setting method. With this setting method, a tension force is applied in order to generate the deformation of the RIVKLE®. ■ Ensures a constant setting quality, particularly for applications with variable thicknesses. ■ Allows the use of preventive controls. ■ Quick and simple adjustment...

Setting of RIVKLE® fastenersSetting parameters There are four required conditions for proper adjustment of a RIVKLE® fastener: 1. Make sure the RIVKLE® fastener touches the anvil: this means that "spin on" has been performed until the head of the RIVKLE® fastener touches the anvil. 2. Make sure the RIVKLE® fastener touches the workpiece: check that the rear face of the head of the RIVKLE® fastener lies flat against the surface 3. Apply the recommended setting force: adjustment and check should be done using the force controller specifically designed for our hand setting tools (integrated for...

RIVKLE® - Material and surface treatment Our standard surface treatment, Zn 8K+; 8 to 15 pm; provides the highest corrosion resistance in the standard market (400 hours to Red Rust according to ISO9227). For the most demanding applications, ZnNi8A/Fe; 8 to 15 pm, can be supplemented with either a lubricant and/or reinforcement to reach 720 or even 1000 hours to Red Rust. Stainless steel With the exception of the ranges below, which are suited for both industrial use and automotive use, all the other references are designed for industrial use only. ■ RIVKLE® HRT (High Resistance Thread) nuts ■...

RIVKLE® - Selection of the nut or stud The references provided in the next pages of the catalogue and on our website will help you to select the RIVKLE® nut or stud suited to your application. The RIVKLE® blind rivet nuts and studs are identified based on different product features:

RIVKLE® - Selection of the nut or stud

RIVKLE® - Additional services LABORATORY TESTING Bollhoff offers the services of our own certified laboratory to assess and report on the performance of our products when installed into your components. Bollhoff imparts expertise to your Team (production, maintenance, process) to improve your experience when using either our components or tools (theory & practice).

Thread size Overall length Head diameter If round -> diameter If hexagonal -> wigth across flats Hole geometry If round -> diameter If hexagonal -> wigth across flats Grip range Defines the range of total thickness of the customers part (even if it consists of more than one layer) I Head projection after setting Variable according to the application (setting load, material substrate, etc.) Setting load Blind side projection after installation Defines the clearance needed on the blind side (cannot be used for quality control) Difference of total length before and after installation I Shank length...

RIVKLE® THE STANDARD LINE

Contents General presentation of the RIVKLE® product line An optimized assembly solution for improved performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting of RIVKLE fasteners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Material and surface treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selection of the nut or stud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Additional services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....