Series – RS EXP metric

Series HC EXP-RS Metric

Pull Rivet Metal Expansion Plugs
Plug – Case-hardened steel, black oxidation finish
Stem – Tempered steel, black oxidation finish (RSL long version on request)


D1 mm	L1 mm	D2 mm	L2 mm	L3 max mm	L4 max mm	D3 +0.12/-0.0 mm	COD
4	4	2.5	39	9	6.5	4	EXP-RS-040
5	5.5	3	41	10	7.5	5	EXP-RS-050
6	6.5	3.4	43	12	8	6	EXP-RS-060
7	7.5	4.1	38	14	9	7	EXP-RS-070
8	8.5	4.2	40	15	10.5	8	EXP-RS-080
9	9.5	4.5	43	17	11	9	EXP-RS-090
10	10.5	4.75	45	19	12.5	10	EXP-RS-100


HC EXP RS Nominal Working Pressure - Hole Preparation
Diameters mm	A356	2024-T4	EN-GJS-500	GJS-600	ETG-100
Ø 3-10	380BAR			500BAR
Hole Preparation
Tolerance	0/+0.12mm
Finishing	Rz10-30 / Ra 3.2-6.4

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