Some more hot riveting completed today with 65 rivets fitted using a hydraulic rivet squeezer
Busy week here in the workshop. One of the jobs was hot riveting the tubeplate using a hydraulic rivet squeezer. There are 65 rivets in this alone and in the full job we have installed over 300 rivets using a combination of a hydraulic squeezer and pneumatic guns.
History of Hot Riveting?
Hot riveting is a technique used in metalworking where a heated metal pin, known as a rivet, is inserted through two or more pieces of metal, and then hammered on the opposite end to create a permanent joint. The process was first developed in the Bronze Age, but it became more widely used during the Industrial Revolution.
One of the earliest recorded uses of hot riveting was by the ancient Egyptians, who used the technique to construct their ships. The Romans also used hot riveting to build bridges, ships, and other structures.
During the Industrial Revolution, it became a popular method for constructing buildings, bridges, and other large-scale structures made of metal. The technique was used extensively in the construction of early skyscrapers, such as the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building in New York City.
It to decline in popularity in the mid-20th century as new technologies, such as welding, became more widely used in metalworking. However, it is still used today in some specialized applications, such as shipbuilding and bridge construction.
A hydraulic rivet squeezer is a tool that is used to install rivets in metalworking. It uses hydraulic pressure to compress the rivet, which then expands to form a permanent joint between two or more pieces of metal.
The use of a hydraulic rivet squeezer can be advantageous over traditional hot riveting in several ways. Firstly, it is faster and more efficient, allowing for a higher rate of production.
Hydraulic rivet squeezers are commonly used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding, where strong, permanent joints are essential. They are also commonly used in the construction of bridges and other infrastructure projects.
Overall, squeezers are an effective and efficient tool for installing rivets and creating permanent joints in metalworking.
How can JE&T help? – we can also help with gas turbine repairs
JE&T can assist with any of the work from preparations, industrial boiler repairs, consumable supplies and the hydraulic boiler test itself. We have worked a wide range of insurance and inspection companies over the years.
check out our new website – https://www.jubbengineering.com
It details all the different types of work we can complete from boiler work, to fabrication and machining.
We also have a sister site which is involved in the repair and maintenance of gas turbines and their ancillaries http://www.europeanpowersystems.eu.com
This often links well with industrial boiler repairs – check out one of their recent posts
