Manufacturers looking to improve productivity and increase their return on investment, will benefit from this latest development, the company claims.
The lightweight design includes a dual operating technology that permits pull-to-force and pull-to-stroke operation. This feature allows operators to install a broad range of thread sizes and grip combinations, thus reducing the need for multiple tools at any given work station. As a result, productivity is increased and lower total installed costs are realised.
Stanley Engineered Fastening says that the system provides high speed installations, improved assembly productivity, clear and fast access to the work piece, as well as setting adjustments easily made in a production environment. With the patented, quick-installation mandrel exchange system and the tool-free stroke and force setting features, changeovers are easy and installations are consistent and reliable.
Longer tool life and reduced maintenance costs are also achieved by using high-strength installation mandrels and high performance hydraulic seals. Mandrel replacement costs are significantly reduced when compared to tools requiring special, high cost installation mandrels, and the enhanced hydraulic seal design also maximises re-priming intervals, further reducing maintenance costs.
Weighing just 1.59 kg including the (M6) nosepiece assembly, the ProSert XTN20 is much lighter than most comparable tools and offers the highest pull force-to-weight ratio in its class, enabling assembly operators to be more productive with less effort and fatigue.
The tool has been designed with a low-force, single-action trigger and comfortable weight balanced ergonomic handle. Additionally, a powered spin-out override button is positioned in an easily accessible location ensuring operator safety.
This hydraulic-pneumatic powered installation tool has an M3 to M10 thread size capacity, a pull force of around 17kN @ 5 bar and provides up to 7mm stroke adjustment.
Blind rivet nuts can be installed into sheet metal, tubing, extrusions, plastics, and other materials to provide strong, reliable internal threads in applications requiring assembly and disassembly.One-sided installations can be achieved in a range of thin panels of varying materials and hardness, and are ideal for close-to-edge applications.
