Sherex Rivet Nut Power Tools
Sherex offers a variety of pneumatic installation tools. The Rivet Nut Power Tools come in two basic types: Spin-to-Pressure (Spin-Spin) and Spin-to-Stroke (Spin-Pull). The Spin-to-Pressure tools thread the tool mandrel into the Rivet Nut by spinning it to a preset pressure that upsets the Rivet Nut. It then applies a reverse spin to disengage from the Rivet Nut. Available Spin-to-Pressure tools include the Flex-5P, SS-800 Pistol Style, the SS-900 Inline Style, and the SS-910 Right Angle Style. The Spin-to-Stroke tools thread the tool mandrel to engage the Rivet Nut and then pull back to a preset distance to upset the Rivet Nut. It then applies a reverse spin to disengage from the Rivet Nut. The Flex-5S and the MS-100 are Spin-to Stroke tools. The Flex-18 is the most powerful tool on the market and offers Spin-to-Pressure and Spin-to-Stroke capabilities. The installation method, maximum pull force and thread size for each power tool is as follows:
Power Tool | Installation Method | Max. Pull Force | Thread Size Unified Metric |
Flex-5P | Spin-to-Pressure | 5,000 lbs. | 4-40 to 3/8-24 | M3 to M10 |
Flex-5S | Spin-to-Stroke | 5,000 lbs. | 4-40 to 3/8-24 | M3 to M10 |
MS-100 | Spin-to-Stroke | 7,500 lbs. | 5/16-18 to 1/2-20 | M8 to M14 |
Flex-18 | Spin-to-Stroke and Spin-to-Pressure | 18,000 lbs. | 5/16-18 to 3/4-10 | M8 to M16 |
SS800 Pistol | Spin-to-Pressure | - | 4-40 to 1/2-20 | M3 to M12 |
SS900 Inline | Spin-to-Pressure | - | 4-40 to 3/8-24 | M3 to M10 |
SS910 Right Angle | Spin-to-Pressure | - | 4-40 to 3/8-24 | M3 to M10 |
Go to Data Sheets:
Flex-5P Tool
Flex-5S Tool
Flex-18 Tool
MS 100 Tool
SSG 800
SSG 900
SSG 910