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PRODUCT FOCUS: TOOLS AND TOOL STORAGE
M18 FUEL ¼ "
Blind
Rivet
Tool
with ONE-KEY
MILWAUKEE TOOL
M
ilwaukee Tool introduced its M12 Rivet Tool
in 2019 to replace the manual installation
of rivets in sheet metal. In 2021, Milwaukee
came out with the M18 FUEL 1/4 " Blind Rivet
Tool to deliver a solution with more power
that meets the needs of transportation maintenance
and aviation professionals.
The M12 Rivet Tool is ideal for smaller sized applications, pulling
aluminum, steel and stainless steel rivets from sizes 1/8 " to 3/16, "
while the M18 FUEL 1/4 " Rivet Tool is optimized for larger applications,
installing aluminum, steel and stainless-steel rivets up to
9/32. " In addition, the M12 Rivet Tool features a brushed motor,
whereas the M18 FUEL 1/4 " Blind Rivet Tool leverages M18 FUEL
technology to deliver the power needed to tackle larger installations.
Of course, an aircraft maintenance technician could benefit by
having both because they have different uses and applications,
but in this article, the primary focus will be on the M18 FUEL.
Eric Rusch, director of product marketing, answered AMT's questions
about the rivet tool.
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AMT: Why is the M18 FUEL a good tool for aviation
maintenance?
Rusch: The M18 FUEL 1/4 " Blind Rivet Tool is ideal for aviation
maintenance because it eliminates the need for cords and hoses,
increasing a user's safety and productivity. Without being connected
to a hose, users can gain access to tighter spaces and can
take their tool on a ladder to complete applications in heights.
This cordless solution decreases the risks of tripping hazards in
the work area and produces lower noise levels than pneumatic
solutions. The Blind Rivet Tool also delivers the fastest cordless
riveting with 4,500 lbs. (20kN) of pulling force so users can
install a wide range of blind-rivets back-to-back and increase
their daily productivity.
AMT: Describe some of the specific aviation applications
for this tool.
Rusch: The M18 FUEL 1/4 " Blind Rivet Tool is the ideal solution
for fastening together metal panels on the interior and exteriors
of aircraft.
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY

September-October 2022

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of September-October 2022

Back in the Black
Industry Inspection
The Costs of Ground Damage
The Ins and Outs of NDT
Interior Refurbishments Without the Headache
Heston MRO Continues to Grow
Maintenance Records in the 21st C
Mid-terms: Some Seats Matter More
The Importance of the General & Business
M18 FUEL ¼" Blind Rivet Tool with ONE-KEY
Advertiser’s Ind
September-October 2022 - 1
September-October 2022 - 2
September-October 2022 - 3
September-October 2022 - Back in the Black
September-October 2022 - 5
September-October 2022 - Industry Inspection
September-October 2022 - 7
September-October 2022 - 8
September-October 2022 - 9
September-October 2022 - The Costs of Ground Damage
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September-October 2022 - The Ins and Outs of NDT
September-October 2022 - 19
September-October 2022 - Interior Refurbishments Without the Headache
September-October 2022 - 21
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September-October 2022 - Heston MRO Continues to Grow
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September-October 2022 - Maintenance Records in the 21st C
September-October 2022 - Mid-terms: Some Seats Matter More
September-October 2022 - The Importance of the General & Business
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September-October 2022 - M18 FUEL ¼" Blind Rivet Tool with ONE-KEY
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September-October 2022 - Advertiser’s Ind
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