Jaw / Clamp Maintenance for FAR Tools! (How To Video)

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Jaw / Clamp Maintenance 

Have you ever wondered...Why are my rivets not setting correctly?

Jaw / Clamp maintenance for your tool is crucial! If the Jaws of your tool are not cleaned and maintained this can cause the incorrect working of the jaws / clamps which causes the incorrect application of rivets. As a FAR authorised sales and service centre we recommend maintenance is undertaken with your jaws/clamps to avoid costly services/repairs.

This video was taken using a FAR RAC 180 Tool which can be seen on our website :  CLICK HERE this tool is sold with all nose assemblies, rubber base support & a reprime and service kit. The setting capacity of the RAC180 is from 2.4mm - 4.8mm.

To see the RAC180 drawing and parts list to cross reference the item numbers please see the "manual" section on our RAC180 page: CLICK HERE

     See our step by step visual instructions to completement                                                  our How To Video:

No 1 - Identifying there is a issue

The incorrect working of the clamps can cause a sloping along the rivet and consequently the incorrect application of the rivet. The cause of this can be worn jaws or excessive residual of material inside the jaw holder cone

No.2 - Loosening the head

Loosen the head with a spanner and the operator’s hands

No.3 - Removing Swarf

Tap swarf out of the tool head. The swarf builds up when setting rivets.

No.4 - Loosening the Jaw Case

No.5 - Removing the Jaw Pusher and Spring

No.6 - Revealing the Jaws

Carefully take the Jaws out of the Jaw case.

No.7 - Air Gun

Proceed to use a air gun to clean each part you have removed (the head, jaw case, jaws, jaw pusher and spring)

No.8 - Air gun

Blow the open end of the gun lightly.

No. 9 - Wired Brush 

Use a wired brush to clean the jaws and remove any excess swarf build up.

No.10 - Re-assemble

Re-assemble the tool. We advise applying a small amount of lubricator to the smooth edge of the jaws this will act as a heat deterrant as the jaws and jaw case work the metal on metal friction... which can cause sticking.