Rivet King KS5 Instruction Manual

Automatic hand riveter. continuous riveting machine.

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RK-4500

KS5 & KS6

Automatic Hand Riveter.

Continuous Riveting Machine.

FOR SALES, SERVICE OR TECH SUPPORT CALL: 1800-BUY-RIVET

1-800-289-7483

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Page 1 Instruction Manual RK-4500 KS5 & KS6 Automatic Hand Riveter. Continuous Riveting Machine. FOR SALES, SERVICE OR TECH SUPPORT CALL: 1800-BUY-RIVET 1-800-289-7483...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
ONTENTS Safety Precautions Page 3 Specifications Page 4 Standard Rivets Page 5 Types of Connecting Tape / Standard Page 6 Accessories Preparing the tool for service Page 7-8 Maintenance Page 9-14 Installing and removing connecting tape Page 15-16 Troubleshooting Page 17-18 Assembly Drawings Parts List Page 19-21...
Page 3: Safety Precautions
AFETY  RECOMMENDED BY O NOT USE OUTSIDE DEISNG INTENT OR WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT THE MANUFACTURER  LWAYS DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT FITTING OF NOSE EQUIPMENT  O NOT OPERATE A TOOL THAT IS DIRECTED TOWARDS ANY PERSON OR WITH THE NOSE PIECES OFF THE TOOL ...
Page 4: Specifications
1,300 lbf [5782 N] Stroke .709 [18mm] Cycle Time 0.9 seconds Noise Level 85 dB(A) Weight 5.08 lbs [2.3kg] Vibration 2.5m/s2 Hydraulic Oil Mobil DTFE 24 Capacity KS5 = 1/8 & 5/32” KS6 = 3/16” Mandrel Collection Capacity 1 Full Coil...
Page 5: Standard Rivets
Standard Rivets Material Material Rivet Outer Diameter (mm) (in) Type of Rivet size 4 size 5 size 6 Rivet Body Mandrel (φ3.2) (φ1/8) (φ4.0) (φ5/32) (φ4.8) (φ3/16) Aluminum Aluminum ○ ○ ○ Aluminum Steel ○ ○ ○ Open Aluminum Stainless Steel ○...
Page 6: Preparing The Tool For Service
YPES OF ONNECTING ANGER N ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE RIVETER AND ACCIDENTS USE ONLY THE RIVET KING CONNECTING TAPE ABLE SHOWING TYPES OF TAPE AND TAPE SELECTION PEN TYPE AND HIELD TYPE Connecting Tapes Reference Hole Dimensions Rivet Body...
Page 7 IR SUPPLY  The rivet tool is powered by compressed air at an optimum pressure of 90 psi (6 BAR)  The use of a pressure regulator filter/lubricator unit within 3 meters of the tool is highly recommended to extend the life of the tool. Dirt and/or water in the air supply can seriously impact the performance and durability of the tool;...
Page 8 – OSEPIECE CHECK TO MAKE SURE IT IS THE CORRECT ONE . . Measure the diameter of the rivet to be placed. . . Insure the proper nose piece is provided with the tool. (See Rivet & Nose Piece Selection, page13). If the proper nose piece is not provided with the tool, call the sales department.
Page 9: Maintenance
AINTENANCE In order to maintain the tool in a safe working order it is important to carry out regular maintenance as prescribed by the manufacturer. A thorough inspection replacement of all seals within the tool should be carried out after 500,000 placings or annually, whichever is the sooner. Item numbers in parentheses refer to assembly drawing part numbers Daily Maintenance ...
Page 10 While holding the trigger, affix the nose piston as far back as it will go, and remove the air plug. (Drawing 2) Using the pipe spanner and screwdriver supplied, remove (Drawing 3) the slide pipe. (Drawing 4-D) Use the pipe spanner by aligning with the jaw case piston at the back and affixing. Hold the machine upside down, and take out the slide pipe (Drawing 4-D), jaw pusher spring (Drawing 4-C), jaw pusher (Drawing 4-B) and jaw (Drawing 4-A).
Page 11 Insert 3 jaws into the tip of the tube on the the outside of the jaw Setting Jig. (Drawing 5, Drawing 6) As shown in Drawing 6, apply an over-the-counter Molybdenum grease. (Note that applying grease to the jaw teeth will cause the teeth to slip on the rivets, and may make riveting impossible ).
Page 12 Insert the parts in the order shown in (Drawing 9), and use the screwdriver and pipe spanner supplied to attach the slide pipe. If the slide pipe is tightened too hard, it will be difficult to remove, and could cause damage to the head of the screwdriver.
Page 13 Air Removal (Bubbles) and Refilling Methods Air release and refilling are needed in the following cases. Operating speed seems to have slowed After around 20,000 rivetings. A gap can be seen in the nose tip (Drawing 1-A) when disconnecting the air coupler. Remove any rivets still attached to the machine, as well as all broken off mandrels.
Page 14 Cover the fuel inlet with a rag. (Drawing 3) With the rag still in place, open the cap, and press hard on the slide pipe with the refilling maintenance bolt. (Drawing 3) Check that the gap in Drawing 1-A has disappeared. ...
Page 15 Installing the Connecting Tape Removing the Connecting Tape Push the magazine Push the magazine latch latch towards the towards the magazine magazine and open it. and open it. Roll up the connecting Still holding the trigger, tape containing the pull the finished rivets,...
Page 16 Removing the Connecting Tape Use the speed controller to raise the vacuum pressure until the rivet is held in place. Affix with the Lock nut. Always disconnect the air hose when loading the connecting tape. The following explanation should be read and clearly understood before starting operations. AIR FITTING OPERATION The air fitting supplied with the KingSet™...
Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING RK-4500 Trouble Countermeasures ...
Page 18: Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Action Nose piston does not Air was supplied when the trigger's With the air supply connected, pull the trigger for stop moving main axis was at the air passage 3 seconds or more. backwards and changeover point. forwards.
Page 19 ROUBLESHOOTING Q'ty Q'ty Parts No. Parts Name Parts No. Parts Name Nose Piston O-ring S4 RK4500-1 RK4500-80 Jaw Case O-ring P10 RK4500-2 RK4500-81 Trigger Shaft O-ring P6 RK4500-3 RK4500-82 Trigger Cover O-ring S2 RK4500-4 RK4500-83 Trigger Shaft Sleeve O-ring P18 RK4500-5 RK4500-85 Jaw Case Piston...
Page 20 Common Parts Q'ty Q'ty Parts No. Parts Name Parts No. Parts Name Jaw Case Piston Hydraulic Seal Magazine Latch Pin RK4500-126 RK4500-163 Steel Ball - 4mm Magazine Latch Spring RK4500-127 RK4500-164 Set Screw - SUS M5x5, Flat Point Torx Head Bolt - SUS M3x8 RK4500-128 RK4500-174 360 Deg Barb Elbow 6mm x...
Page 21 Assembly Parts Q'ty Q'ty Parts No. Parts Name Parts No. Parts Name Nose Assembly - 5 Centering Assembly - 5 RK4500-603 RK4500-620 Alarm Valve Assembly - 5 Centering Assembly - 6 RK4500-604 RK4500-621 Cap Assembly Booster Cylinder Assembly RK4500-605 RK4500-622 Jaw Case Piston Assembly Jaw Setting Jig RK4500-607...
Page 22 Assemblies/Kits Kit# 603 Part# RK4500-603-KS5 Nose Ass’y (Cut version) IRF Part# Part Name Q'ty Part# RK4500-048-KS Indexer Exhaust Bolt RK4500-052-KS5 Plate Spring - 5 RK4500-053-KS5 Plate Spring Support - 5 RK4500-054-KS5 Indexer Piston A - 5 RK4500-055-KS5 Indexer Piston B - 5...
Page 23 Assemblies/Kits continued Kit# 608 Part# RK4500-608-KS5 Trigger Shaft Ass’y IRF Part# Part Name Q'ty Part# RK4500-003-KS Trigger Shaft RK4500-083-KS O-ring S2 Kit# 609 Part# RK4500-609-KS5 Trigger Valve Ass’y IRF Part# Part Name Q'ty Part# RK4500-004-KS Trigger Cover RK4500-005-KS Trigger Shaft Sleeve...
Page 24 RK4500-409-KS Inline Hook RK4500-410-KS Retaining Ring - E-Ring RK4500-605-KS Cap Assembly RK4500-643-KS Mandrel Collector Housing Sub Assembly Kit# 616 Part# RK4500-616-KS5 Magazine Ass’y – KS5 IRF Part# Part Name Q'ty Part# RK4500-045-KS5 Magazine Cover - 5 RK4500-046-KS Magazine Base RK4500-050-KS...
Page 25 Assemblies/Kits continued Kit# 618 Part# RK4500-618-KS5 3 Piece Jaw – KS5 IRF Part# Part Name Q'ty Part# RK4500-417-KS5 Unit Jaw-5 Kit# 619 Part# RK4500-619-KS6 3 Piece Jaw – KS6 IRF Part# Part Name Q'ty Part# RK4500-026-KS6 3-part Jaw 6 Kit# 620 Part# RK4500-620-KS5 Centering Ass’y –...
Page 26 Part# RK4500-012-KS Trigger Block RK4500-127-KS Steel Ball - 4mm RK4500-133-KS Steel Ball - 3mm Kit# 641 Part# RK4500-641-KS5 Nose Sub Ass’y – KS5 IRF Part# Part Name Q'ty Part# RK4500-060-KS5 Indexer Housing - 5 (Cut Ver.) RK4500-092-KS DU Bushing 1810...
Page 29: Msds
MSDS Lubricant Details MOLY GREASE MOBIL・ VELOCITE OIL #10 (MSC P/N: 60002136) (MSC P/N: 60002144) (RK4500-MOLY) (RK4500-OIL) Manufacturer: EXXONMOBIL Oil Corp., Fairfax, VA Manufacturer: Emergency: (609)737-4411 (call collect) T.S. Moly-Lubricants, Inc., Houston, TX MSDS Number: 600684-00 Emergency: (713)671-2676 First Aid: MSDS Number: TS-122 Lithium EP-2 Moly Poly Grease SKIN: First Aid:...
Page 30: Warranty
Warranty Statement: Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co. Inc. (hereinafter “IRF”), hereby warrants to the initial retail customer and original distributor (“Warrantee”) only that its products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the purchase date, provided that the products are used in accordance with “IRF’s”...

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