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Re: Buying Pneumatic Rivet Gun

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Originally Posted by DonShaw View Post
So here are the specs on the Northern gun, it takes much more air than one would think.

Specs
Item# 15761
Manufacturer's Warranty 12 months parts / 12 months labor
Ship Weight 6.0 lbs
Application Rivet tool
Working Pressure (PSI) 80–100
Rivet Size (in.) 3/16
Air Consumption (CFM) 4.2
Air Inlet Size (in. NPT) 1/4
Max. PSI 80
I have a really difficult time believing that rating is accurate. the Campbell Hausfeld one is likely identical to the Northern Tool one and any other similar appearance/price rivet gun and it is rated for 0.2 CFM.

I know the real world rating of a couple other things that are 2 and 4 CFM respectively and the volume of air being moved through them at 90 PSI is wayyyyyy more than a rivet gun.
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