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Top 10 Rivet Gun Brand & Manufacturers

This section provides a list of the top 10 Rivet Gun manufacturers, Website links, company profile, locations is provided for each company. Also provides a detailed product description of the Rivet Gun, including product introduction, history, purpose, principle, characteristics, types, usage and purchase precautions, etc.

Manufacturers (Ranking in no particular order)

Apex (Shanghai) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.
Apex (Shanghai) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.
Address: Room 202B, No. 177, Bibo Road, Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone
Company website: http://www.satatools.com/
Company Overview
As one of the core brands of the American APEX Tool Group, SATA is committed to meeting the market demand for mid-to-high-end tools. It mainly develops and produces industrial-grade tools, automobile maintenance equipment and personal safety protection equipment. Products are widely used in many industries such as automobile maintenance, power grid, electronic communications, machinery manufacturing, petroleum and petrochemicals, and rail transportation. SATA Hardware Tools: SATA hand tools have a wide market share in China, and dealers cover 30 provinces and 400+ cities. Since 1999, it has launched the "Lifetime Warranty Service" in the Chinese market and has been implemented for more than 20 years. It has 5,000+ product specifications and is widely used in power grid, electronic communications, machinery manufacturing, petroleum and petrochemicals, rail transportation and other industries. SATA Personal Protective Equipment: In 2011, SATA's personal protective equipment series (PPE) was launched. It has a full range of six major categories of safety protection products, covering personal safety protection solutions from head to toe. Including: head and eye protection: helmets, crash caps, protective glasses, etc.; hearing protection: earplugs, respiratory protection: masks, half masks, etc.; hand protection: various protective gloves; foot protection: various safety shoes; body protection: protective clothing, etc. Automotive equipment: mainly for vehicle maintenance and other links in the automotive aftermarket, comprehensively covering the equipment and tool needs for vehicle maintenance and maintenance, through SATA full-product stores and distribution and service outlets throughout the country, as well as digital platforms and smart interconnected products, serving various OEMs and 4S groups, comprehensive repair shops, chain stores, community stores and other after-automotive market customers. In recent years, SATA has launched a full-product store plan, "unified image, unified service, unified training", to provide auto repair and maintenance practitioners with a one-stop solution for store design, maintenance equipment, service guarantee, operation software, and skill upgrade training.
Stanley (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd.
Stanley (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd.
Address: Room 1901, No. 2299, West Yan'an Road, Changning District, Shanghai
Company Overview
Stanley is a global brand with high credibility and high value. With a 170-year brand history, it has an unshakable position in the world tool field. In 1843, Frederick Stanley founded the predecessor of Stanley Company in New Brighton, Connecticut, USA, which was a small workshop specializing in the manufacture of hinges, latches and other door and window hardware products. From the beginning, Stanley has been a company keen on creation, designing and inventing many hardware tools that are still widely used today. In particular, the birth of the first steel tape measure has greatly changed the way people work and played an indelible role in accelerating the process of human industrialization. Stanley is one of the flagship brands of Stanley Black & Decker. It is an industrial hand tool brand and a craftsman-level power tool brand. It is committed to providing you with integrated hardware tools, storage equipment and security system solutions. The main products include tape measures, wrenches, wire cutters, hand tool sets, impact drills, angle grinders, electric hammers, electric screwdrivers, etc. Today, Stanley Black & Decker has 8 design centers, 30 tool factories, and 34 logistics centers on 6 continents around the world. It has a very deep brand heritage in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, the Far East, and Latin America. In the past decade, Stanley has provided tens of thousands of new hand tool products to the entire industrial market, with a sales network in many countries and regions. Its products are suitable for all types of industrial users, making it a veritable world tool expert. In September 2011, Stanley launched a series of power tool products and put forward the slogan of saving both labor and "profit", striving to create a new milestone in the new field of power tools and continue the glory of the Stanley brand in the field of hand tools.
Ningbo Deli Tools Co., Ltd.
Ningbo Deli Tools Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 158, Jinhan Road, Yuyao Industrial Park, Ningbo, Zhejiang
Company website: http://www.deli-tools.com
Company Overview
Deli Tools Co., Ltd. was founded in 1998. It is a hardware tool company integrating R&D, design, production and sales. Its products cover many industries including hand tools, measuring tools, electronic and electrical tools, industrial tools, electric motors and electrical tools, etc., involving application scenarios such as construction engineering, gardening, electromechanical maintenance, and household tools. It has grown into a well-known brand in China's tool industry. Its rich and complete product cluster fully meets consumers' one-stop overall procurement needs. It is committed to providing hardware tool consumers with the most cost-effective products and supreme services.
Ningbo Changcheng Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
Ningbo Changcheng Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 1, Jiangfeng Road, Yangming Science and Technology Industrial Park, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province
Company website: http://www.gwpstools.com/
Company Overview
Ningbo Changcheng Precision Industry Co., Ltd. was founded in 1984. It has been focusing on the manufacturing, research and development, and sales of hardware tools for nearly 40 years. As the originator of self-built brands in China's hardware tool industry, Changcheng Precision has witnessed the rise and growth of domestic tool brands. After decades of ups and downs, it is still as majestic as ever; adhering to the spirit of craftsmanship, it manufactures high-quality industrial-grade products for customers. The company has a provincial high-tech research and development center and a professional R&D team and technical team. The products are widely used in many industries such as power construction, steel and coal, rail transit, petrochemicals, building decoration, shipbuilding, water conservancy projects, engineering machinery, electronics and telecommunications, and military industry. It has passed JIS certification, MID certification, GS certification, EEC certification, BSCI certification, ISO 9001 quality management system certification, ISO14001 environmental management system certification, ISO45001 occupational health and safety management system certification, and Zhejiang Manufacturing "Pinzibiao" certification.
Makita (China) Co., Ltd.
Makita (China) Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 1388, Huangpujiang Middle Road, Kunshan Economic and Technological Development Zone, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province
Company website: http://www.makita.com.cn/
Company Overview
Makita Co., Ltd. is currently the world's largest manufacturer of professional power tools. Its headquarters is located in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1915 and listed on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock markets in Japan. Its registered capital is 24.2 billion yen and the entire group has more than 12,000 employees. Its main business includes the manufacture and sale of power tools, woodworking machinery, pneumatic tools, household and gardening machines, etc. With more than 100 years of experience in producing motors, the heart of electric tools, Makita was the first to use the world's most advanced large computers for three-dimensional design and development. At the same time, it keeps pace with the times and continuously integrates high technology into its products. It is well-known for its fully automatic mechanical equipment production, strict quality inspection and safety testing, and always maintains the high quality and innovation of its products. It is deeply loved by users around the world. Makita brand professional power tools have the characteristics of low noise, strong power, good performance, stable quality, long life, light body, strong and durable, easy to operate, wide application, and convenient repair. It is the best choice for all walks of life or DIY personnel. Makita has nine wholly-owned large-scale production plants and a comprehensive research institute with advanced equipment as its consolidated base, and cooperates with its subsidiaries in 48 countries and regions overseas to implement a global production and sales plan. In order to meet the needs of different consumers in the world, Makita has continuously improved and innovated, and has developed more than 1,000 products, which are widely sold and used in more than 190 countries and regions. Adhering to Makita's professional spirit, Makita power tools entered the Chinese market at the beginning of reform and opening up, and have a sales history of more than 30 years. In December 1993, Makita established a wholly-owned enterprise in Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, Makita (China) Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as "MCC") with 100% investment. With a good market share, Makita invested in its second company in China, Makita (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. ("MKC"), in Kunshan Export Processing Zone in November 2000. In May 2006, it established a branch, Makita (China) Co., Ltd. Branch Factory ("MCCF"), and in December 2021, Makita (China) Co., Ltd. Second Branch Factory ("MCCS") was built in Kunshan Development Zone. In addition, Makita has successively established more than 40 sales branches and stores in China. Makita (China) Co., Ltd., Makita (Kunshan) Co., Ltd., and Makita (China) Co., Ltd. Branch Factory mainly specialize in the production of "Makita/MT" brand power tools. Makita/MT brand power tools are at the world's advanced level with their exquisite craftsmanship, excellent quality and good reputation. Makita will continue to create prosperity with all parts of the world and move towards the future!
Shanghai Tiandao Tools Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Tiandao Tools Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 600, Rongle East Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai
Company Overview
Founded in 1909 in Japan, Tajima is a tool and housing equipment manufacturer with a history of more than 100 years. In 1993, a subsidiary was established in China, which has a history of more than 20 years. Now, there are 6 factories in China and Japan, and 42 offices at home and abroad. The long-lasting service life and high quality that does not compromise with time are the proof of Tajima's century-old history. Under the careful and comprehensive process of cutting tool design and high-precision quality control management, electronic shears and constantly evolving utility knife blades that can maintain the same quality after 30,000 uses are manufactured. In Japan, Tajima's measuring tape is the leader in the market. In line with the principle of consumer first, Tajima has high standards and strict requirements for products. Products such as laser alignment instruments have undergone more than 50 strict inspection processes before they are put on the market.
Yantai Lvlin Tools Co., Ltd.
Yantai Lvlin Tools Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 2 Shaoguan Road, intersection of Guangzhou Road and Shenzhen Street, Free Trade Zone, Yantai City, Shandong Province
Company Overview
Yantai Lvlin Tools Co., Ltd. was founded in 1992. After more than 20 years of hard work, it has formed a production, supply and marketing supporting system integrating production, research and development, warehousing, distribution, supermarkets, domestic sales, after-sales service and information construction. Tool distribution system: Lvlin Tools has a mature and large-scale tool distribution system in Jiaodong area, which consists of 20 transport vehicles and adopts a circular delivery and door-to-door one-stop service mode. "Lvlin" tool brand: The company attaches great importance to product research and development and its own brand building, and takes it as its responsibility to develop products that save users money. Nearly 20 patented products follow the "five little things", namely: a little bit beautiful, a little bit comfortable, a little bit durable, a little bit more functions, and a little bit convenient. The company's powerful screwdrivers, powerful machine bits, powerful wrenches, hexagonal wrenches, powerful machine sockets, powerful pliers, as well as various special tools such as television, telecommunications, electricity, instruments, and various maintenance combination tools are widely used in various industries such as plastic steel doors and windows, automobile and motorcycle repairs and decoration.
Liansteel Precision Technology (China) Co., Ltd.
Liansteel Precision Technology (China) Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 8, Yuntaishan Road, Sutong Science and Technology Industrial Park, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province
Company website: https://www.gesipa.cn/
Company Overview
In 1955, GE Sellschaft für Internationale PAtentverwertung mbH was founded in Frankfurt. The purpose of the company was to be registered as "the acquisition and commercial exploitation of new inventions and new production processes at the national and international level". Soon after, the company applied for patents for "methods for producing blind rivet connections" and "manual pliers for fastening blind rivets". GESIPA® has accumulated many years of production experience and has verified the reliability and stability of its products countless times. Highly qualified employees, first-class production equipment and production quality management can meet the demanding requirements of customers. The strategic goal of GESIPA® is to continuously improve and ensure high quality. All GESIPA® German factories implement a quality management system and are certified by DIN EN ISO 9001 and ISO TS 16949 systems. GESIPA® continuously improves according to the Kaizen, CIP and 5S management concepts, regularly evaluates processes based on key performance indicators, obtains results, continuously optimizes based on the results, makes full use of effective resources, and allows all employees to actively participate in the whole process. For the benefit of future generations, GESIPA® has the responsibility to conduct business from an economic, environmental and social perspective and to improve resource utilization in the production process, giving priority to protecting the environment. All GESIPA® products comply with the EU RoHS.2011/65/EU Directive.
Jiangsu Dongcheng Power Tools Co., Ltd.
Jiangsu Dongcheng Power Tools Co., Ltd.
Address: Tianfen Electric Tools Industrial Park, Qidong City, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province
Company Overview
Jiangsu Dongcheng Electric Tools Co., Ltd., founded in 1995, is one of the key backbone enterprises in the domestic professional electric tool manufacturing industry and the vice chairman unit of the Electric Tools Branch of the China Electrical Equipment Industry Association. The company has a complete industrial production base, which currently covers an area of 341,800 square meters and a construction area of 267,800 square meters; it has modern industrial plants and first-class production and testing equipment; it also has a group of professional senior engineers, a team of middle and senior management personnel and technical personnel; it currently has more than 5,000 employees. Dongcheng Company is a leading enterprise in the domestic power tool industry. In 2022, it achieved sales of 5.339 billion yuan, sold more than 23.8 million electric tool machines throughout the year, and collected 180 million yuan in taxes. The company mainly produces various types of power tool products and spare parts such as rotors and stators. The products are widely used in many fields such as building decoration, home decoration, stone processing, shipbuilding industry, and water conservancy projects. Dongcheng products have authorized dealers in major and medium-sized cities across the country, and are also exported to more than 60 countries and regions in Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Middle East.
Guangdong Meite Machinery Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Meite Machinery Co., Ltd.
Address: No. 10, Shunjing Avenue, Phase II, Heshun Hegui Industrial Park, Lishui Town, Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province
Company website: https://www.gdmeite.com/
Company Overview
Guangdong Meite Machinery Co., Ltd. was founded in 1996. After more than 20 years of development, the company has become a high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, production, marketing and service, focusing on providing customers with a complete set of industrial pneumatic system solutions. The products are mainly used in furniture manufacturing, home decoration, construction, packaging, home appliances, automobiles, handicrafts and animal husbandry. The company insists on customer demand-oriented, technology research and development as the core, introducing advanced manufacturing equipment and production technology at home and abroad to realize intelligent production and manufacturing in the workshop. The company has obtained a number of technical patents in mastering the core design and manufacturing technology of R&D, and its products have passed CE and ISO9001 quality management system certification. The company takes "Meite" own-brand pneumatic nail guns as the core, and spray guns, pneumatic tools, hand tools, pneumatic nails, screws and corresponding fasteners, accessories, precision casting processing as the basic industrial structure. Provide safe and cost-effective products and tool customization solutions for global customers, and are committed to providing a complete set of automated manufacturing solutions and value-added services for the industrial field.

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Rivet Gun Information

What is Rivet Gun

A rivet gun is a hand tool used to install rivets, which are mechanical fasteners used to join two or more materials together. It works by deforming the rivet's tail, creating a permanent joint. Rivet guns are commonly used in metalworking, aircraft construction, automotive repair, and manufacturing, where welding or screwing is not feasible or desirable, providing a strong and reliable fastening solution for thin materials.


History of Rivet Gun

The rivet gun has a long history, evolving from manual tools used in early metalworking and construction. As industrial needs grew, powered rivet guns were developed, initially using compressed air, and later incorporating electric and battery-powered models. These advancements made riveting faster and more efficient, expanding their use in various industries from shipbuilding to electronics manufacturing.


Purpose of Rivet Gun

The main purpose of a rivet gun is to install rivets, which are used to join materials such as metal sheets, plastics, and composites. Rivets create permanent joints that can withstand vibration and stress, making them ideal for applications where disassembly is not anticipated, like in airplane fuselages, vehicle body panels, and metal enclosures. They offer a quick and reliable fastening method without the need for nuts, bolts, or welding.


Principle of Rivet Gun

The rivet gun operates by using a force to pull or compress the rivet, causing the rivet's tail to deform. In manual rivet guns, this force is generated by squeezing handles, while powered rivet guns use compressed air, electric motors, or batteries. For example, pneumatic rivet guns use compressed air to drive a piston that pulls the rivet mandrel, deforming the rivet. Electric rivet guns use an electric motor to drive a mechanism that performs the same function. The deformed rivet creates a bulge on the backside, clamping the materials together, forming a secure joint.


Features of Rivet Gun

  • Power Source: Available in manual, pneumatic, electric, and cordless models. Manual rivet guns are portable but require more physical effort. Pneumatic and electric models offer greater power and speed, while cordless models provide mobility and convenience.
  • Rivet Compatibility: Different rivet guns are designed to work with specific types of rivets, such as blind rivets, pop rivets, or solid rivets, depending on the application and material thickness.
  • Force and Speed: Powered rivet guns offer adjustable force and speed settings, allowing users to adapt the tool's performance to different rivet sizes and materials, ensuring proper rivet installation.
  • Ergonomic Design: Modern rivet guns often feature ergonomic handles and lightweight bodies, reducing user fatigue during extended use, especially important in industrial settings with repetitive riveting tasks.


Types of Rivet Gun

  • Manual Rivet Guns: Simple and portable, suitable for light-duty tasks and small projects, where portability and cost are priorities over speed and power.
  • Pneumatic Rivet Guns: Powered by compressed air, they are commonly used in industrial applications, offering high power and speed, ideal for large-scale manufacturing and heavy-duty riveting tasks.
  • Electric Rivet Guns: Use an electric motor to drive the riveting mechanism, providing consistent power, suitable for both light and heavy-duty tasks, especially where air compressors are not available.
  • Cordless Rivet Guns: Powered by rechargeable batteries, offering greater mobility and convenience, making them suitable for on-site and remote tasks, although power and runtime may be limited by battery capacity.


Precautions for using Rivet Gun

  • Safety Gear: Wear safety glasses to protect against flying debris from the rivet tail during installation. Work gloves can provide a better grip and protection from sharp edges on the materials being joined.
  • Rivet Selection: Use the correct type and size of rivet for the materials and the joint's requirements. Using an improper rivet can lead to weak joints or damage to the gun and materials.
  • Proper Handling: Hold the rivet gun firmly and ensure the rivet is properly aligned with the hole before squeezing or pulling. Follow the correct technique to avoid jamming the gun or damaging the rivet.
  • Maintenance: Regularly clean the rivet gun, check for wear on the jaws and mandrel puller (for pop rivets), and ensure the power source (air compressor, battery, or electrical cord) is in good condition. Replace worn parts as needed.


Things to consider when purchasing Rivet Gun

  • Type of Rivets: Consider the types of rivets you'll be using and ensure the rivet gun is compatible with them. Different projects may require different rivet types, such as blind rivets for easy access to only one side of the joint or solid rivets for higher strength.[!--empirenews.page--]
  • Power Source: Choose between manual, pneumatic, electric, and cordless based on your needs for power, mobility, and convenience. Consider air compressor availability and battery life if applicable.
  • Force and Speed Settings: Look for a rivet gun with adjustable force and speed if you anticipate working with various rivet sizes and materials, ensuring proper installation under different conditions.
  • Brand and Quality: Select a reputable brand known for durability and performance, especially for industrial and heavy-duty applications where reliability is crucial.
  • Accessories: Check what accessories come with the rivet gun, such as different nose pieces for various rivet sizes and carrying cases, and consider the availability of additional accessories in the market.


Terms of Rivet Gun

  • Rivet: The mechanical fastener that the rivet gun installs. It consists of a body and a mandrel. The mandrel is pulled or compressed, causing the rivet body to deform and create a clamping force.
  • Mandrel: The part of the rivet that is pulled during installation, causing the rivet body to expand and form the joint. Different rivets have different mandrel designs depending on the application.
  • Blind Rivet: A type of rivet that can be installed from one side of the material, commonly used in applications where access to both sides of the joint is not possible, leaving the mandrel snapped off after installation.
  • Pop Rivet: A type of blind rivet that is commonly used in DIY and light industrial applications, known for its ease of use and availability in various sizes.
  • Nose Piece: The part of the rivet gun that contacts the rivet. Different nose pieces can be used for different rivet sizes and types, ensuring proper grip and installation.