Series – EXP RLC metric

Series HC EXP-RLC Metric

Pull Rivet Metal Expansion Plugs
Sleeve – Stainless Steel
Stem – Stainless Steel

D1
mm		L1
mm		D2
mm		L2
mm		L3 max
mm		L4 max
mm		D3 Toll*
mm		COD
43.72.2365.0-5.544EXP-RLC-040
54.53366.4-6.94.85EXP-RLC-050
653.4367.2-7.75.36EXP-RLC-060
75.54.2347.9-8.55.87EXP-RLC-070
86.54.3349.2-9.86.88EXP-RLC-080
106.55.1369.2-9.86.810EXP-RLC-100

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
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