Manual Installation
The application of self piercing rivets can be used by manual tools to install. They can also be used as seen above with an electric installation. Other methods of installation are with air / hydraulic tools.
The Typical application for the SPR rivets is:
1) Automotive industry - applies to the body assemblies include both interior and exterior of vehicle.
2) Construction - Widely used on doors and windows, self piercing rivets replaces the original point welding and blind riveting. No damage of the galvanized coating on sheet material. Self piercing rivets will give high a strength and artistic appearance.
3) Air conditioning & energy engineering industry.
4) White product industry such as robotic operation systems & hand tool connection technique.