Series – EXP RL metric

Series HC EXP-RL Metric

Pull Rivet Metal Expansion Plugs
Sleeve – Steel
Stem – Steel

D1
mm
L1
mm
D2
mm
L2
mm
L3 max
mm
L4 max
mm
D3 Toll*
mm
COD
43.72.2365.0-5.54.04.0EXP-RL-040
54.53.0366.4-6.94.85.0EXP-RL-050
65.03.4367.2-7.75.36.0EXP-RL-060
75.54.2347.9-8.55.87.0EXP-RL-070
86.54.3349.2-9.86.88.0EXP-RL-080
96.54.7349.2-9.86.89.0EXP-RL-090
106.55.1369.2-9.86.810.0EXP-RL-100
127.55.93611.0-11.77.812.0EXP-RL-120
148.05.93611.5-12.29.014.0EXP-RL-140
1610.55.94215.5-16.511.516.0EXP-RL-160
1811.06.55016.7-17.713.018.0EXP-RL-180

Toll*: Material <280HB Hole Tolerance 0/+0.12mm
Material >280HB Hole Tolerance +0.05/+0.15mm

Nominal Working Pressure
ETG-100
44SMn28 AISI1144
C14Pb
10.403
EN-GJL-250
EN1561
EN-GJS-500-7
EN1563
AlCu4Mg1
ENAW-2024-T3
AlMgSiPb
ENAW-6012-T6
G-AlSi7Mg
ENAC-42100 A356
60BAR / 850PSI
HOLE PREPARATION

Refer to the data in the catalog to determine the diameter and tolerances of the plug seat (D3).

  • The roundness of the hole must be within 0.05mm
  • The roughness of the hole must be between Rz 10-30 – Ra3.2-6.4 especially for hard materials
  • Spiral or longitudinal scratches should be avoided as they can affect the performance of the plug
  • Make sure the plug seat is clean and free from cutting oils, chips, etc

INSTALL PROCEDURE

  • The work area must be clean
  • RS plug are ready to use as shipped, do not clean or oil the plug or stem
  • Insert the shank into the tool, make sure the plug is against the nose of the tool (FIG.1)
  • Insert the plug in the hole, make sure that the nose of the tool is pressed against the part and perpendicular (FIG.2)
  • Activate the tool to expand the cork, the stem will break when reaching the expansion of the cork (FIG.3)
  • Be sure to purchase the correct tool for each size of cap to be installed

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

  • Using a punch, push the piece of stem out of the plug
  • Remove the plug with a point and remove the piece of stem from the hole
  • Make sure that you have removed chips, pieces of oil plug and any foreign bodies from the hole
  • Install a new RS plug