Series – EXP RLC metric
Series HC EXP-RLC Metric
Pull Rivet Metal Expansion Plugs
Sleeve – Stainless Steel
Stem – Stainless Steel
Toll*: Material <280HB Hole Tolerance 0/+0.12mm
Material >280HB Hole Tolerance +0.05/+0.15mm
ON DEMAND HIGH PRESSURE VERSION
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