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Chicago Pneumatics CP-0351 Squeezer Adjustments
- Thread starter Noah
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RE:Squeezer Adjustments
All the pneumatic squeezers that I am familiar with have a fixed throw. If your rivet squeezer uses the industry standard .187 (3/16") dia shanks then you just need to get some Flush Rivet Squeezer sets for AN426 flush rivets (and some cupped sets for the AN470 universal head rivets). The flush rivet sets come in different lengths from 1/16" to at least 3/4" in 1/16" and 1/32" increments. You just use various combination's of rivet sets to course adjust the squeeze and for fine adjustments you will need some thin hardened washers. An alternative is the adjustable set holders that Avery and Cleveland tools sell.
All the pneumatic squeezers that I am familiar with have a fixed throw. If your rivet squeezer uses the industry standard .187 (3/16") dia shanks then you just need to get some Flush Rivet Squeezer sets for AN426 flush rivets (and some cupped sets for the AN470 universal head rivets). The flush rivet sets come in different lengths from 1/16" to at least 3/4" in 1/16" and 1/32" increments. You just use various combination's of rivet sets to course adjust the squeeze and for fine adjustments you will need some thin hardened washers. An alternative is the adjustable set holders that Avery and Cleveland tools sell.
K?hler
Active Member
Shut height is adjustable by sets and shims as James described. I've never seen an adjustable set holder for a '351, but anything's possible... ($$$) Can't imagine where you'd need such a big squeezer on an RV. Scratch-building a spar? If you are after general utility around the airframe, then swap for a '214 and enjoy...
