Equipment for your

Light Gauge Business

 Starting Out Guide for Panel Framing

RECOMMENDED FACTORY ITEMS

1 — FAR, RAC180 Pneumatic Rivet Gun/Tool 11 — Fine tip Permanent Marker
2 — SS6-2 or 3 Rivets 12 — Tool Belt (Rivet Pouch)
3 — Cordless Drill with Torque settings 13 — Electrical Grommet (28mm Diameter)
4 — Hex Driver 150mm Long & 50mm Short 14 — High End Compressor (Min. 14CFM)
5 — Phillips 150mm Long & 50mm Short drill bits 15 — Swivel Air Connector
6 — Double Ended Drill Bit 4.9mm 16 — Air Line Hose
7 — Hex head 10:16:16 Tek Screws 17 — Air Line fittings
8 — Wafer/Flat head 10:16:16 Tek Screws 18 — In-line Water Catcher
9 — Double Action Tin Snips (left and right hand) 19 — Air Hose Splitter
10 — Tape Measure (Magnetic end Optional) 20 — Adjustable Manufacturing Stands
(Recommended x8)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18

19 20

NOTE:- Standard items can be purchased from local suppliers.

Certain items may need to be purchased from Specialized suppliers.
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 POP RIVET GUN

Description Pneumatic Air Riveter

Jaws 3

4.8 mm
Capacity
3/16
80-100 PSI
Air pressure
5-7 bar

RIVETS
Description
Steel / Steel Open Type

L P

D Grip Range L(Max.) H E Drill No.& P Shear Tensile

Art.Code
Nom. Inch mm Inch mm Nom. Max. Hole Size Min. LBS LBS
3/16” SS6-2 0.020-0.125 0.5-3.2 0.325 8.3 0.375” 0.060” #11 1.06” 540 680

4.8mm SS6-3 0.126-0.187 3.2-4.8 0.387 9.8 9.5 1.52 4.9-5.0 27 2400N 3030N
Steel Body Zinc Plated
Finish
Steel Mandrel Zinc Plated

Steel Gauge
0.6mm 0.8mm 1.00mm 1.2mm
Rivet Type
(0.55BMT) (0.75BMT) (0.95BMT) (1.15BMT)

SS6-2

SS6-3

Note: Aluminium rivets are never to be used

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 Cordless Drill

Description 18V Cordless Impact Drill

Max. Torque 150Nm

Speed 1800 + RPM

Hex Shank 1/4”

Battery 18V Lithium-Ion

Hex Nut Driver

Description Magnetic Hex Nut Driver

Bit Profile Type Hex

8mm
Bit Drive Size
5/16
Short Long Magnetic
Total Length 50mm 150mm
2” 6”

Material Steel

PH2 Head Driver Bit

Description Phillips Magnetic Double Ended PH2 Head Driver Bit
Type PH2
Shank Type Hex
6.3 mm
Shank dia.
1/4”
65 mm
Total Length
2.5”

Material S2 Steel
Single end

Twist Drill Bit

Description Double Ended Twist Drill Bits
4.8 mm
Size
3/16
Style Double Ended

Finish Black Oxide

Length 80 mm

Material High Speed Steel

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HEX HEAD TEK SCREW
Description
10g - 16 x 16mm, HWH. Hex, DP

Size 10ga
Min 7.75 B A
A
Max 7.92
Min 9.75
B W
Max 10.52
Min 2.67
H H
Max 3.05
W Min 8.64 U
Min 0.48
U P
Max 0.79
Min 4.65
D
Max 4.80
L D
d 3.51
P 1.59
No.2 5.75
Z Ref.
No.3 6.75
Z
Min 3.85
Y
Max 3.95
Case Y
mm 0.10 0.23
Depth
60°
Torsional
Kg-cm 70
Min
Min 16
L mm
Max 19

WAFER HEAD TEK SCREW

Description
10g - 16 x 16mm, Flat. Ph#2, Wafer, DP

Size 10ga
A 9.20
Min 1.90
B
H A
Max 2.30
Drive No. 2
Min 11.00
B
Max 12.00
Min 1.10 H U
U
Max 1.30
P 1.59 P
Min 4.65
D
Max 4.80 L D
d 3.51
No.2 5.75
Z Ref.
No.3 6.75
Min 3.85
Z
Y
Max 3.95

Case Y
mm
Depth 0.10 0.23 60°

Torsional
70
Strength Kg-cm
L mm 16

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Tin Snips
Description Straight Cut Compound Action Aviation Snips
0.6 -1.2 mm
S/gauge Cut
24-18 ga

Cut Straight

Style Aviation

Cutting Blade Serrated

Forged Chrome
Material
Molybdenum Steel

Tape Measure
Description Tape Measure
Min. Length 7.5 m / 24’

Magnetic Dual Magnet

Units Metric
Magnetic end Optional

Marker
Description Permanent Marker
Size Fine Tip (recommended)

Pouch
Description Tool Belt

Tool Belt Rivet & Bolt Pouch

Grommet
Description SCS Electrical Grommet SG-E 28
Inside dia. 24 mm
Outside dia. 27.5 mm
Model SG-E 28
Material Plastic

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Compressor
Description Air Compressor

Single Phase
Power
Min. 3hp

Tank Capacity 150L or larger

Fitted with regulator,

Added extras outlet and tank
pressure gauge

Air Swivel Connector Air Water Catcher

Description Universal Air Swivel Connector Description In-Line Water Catcher
Thread Size 1/4” NPT In-Line 3/8”
Oil Filter
Max. Pressure 150 PSI Filter

991 LPM
Airflow
35 SCFM

Turn 360°

Hose Air Hose Splitter

Description Air Line Hose Description 3 Way Hose Splitter

Diameter 3/8” Hose 3/8” - 3 way air

Splitter
Hose splitter

Hose Fitting
Description Air Connectors

Connectors 3/8” Hose fittings

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Rivet and Truss Stand
Description Rivet and Truss Stand
Adjustable Height 800 - 1200 mm
1) Flange Height 80 mm 1 4
2) Web Width 80 mm
3) Flange Width 70 mm
4) Flange Height 50 mm 3
Base 4 x 400mm
2

Rivet Gun Holder

Round Base Plate 4 x

400mm diameter

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 Starting Out Guide for Trusses

RECOMMENDED FACTORY ITEMS

1 — Pneumatic Impact Wrench with Torque settings 11 — Air Line Hose
2 — 3/8” - 16 x 2.065 Hex Bolt with Nyloc Nut 12 — Air Line fittings
3 — Nylon Truss Spacer 13 — In-line Water Catcher
4 — 1/2” Socket 14 — Air Hose Splitter
5 — 13mm Wrench 15 — Locating Spike
6 — 18v Cordless Drill with Torque settings 16 — Tape Measure (Magnetic end Optional)
7 — Hex Driver 150mm Long & 50mm Short 17 — Fine tip Permanent Marker
8 — Hex head 10:16:16 Tek Screws 18 — Tool Belt (Bolt Pouch)
9 — High End Compressor (Min. 14CFM) 19 — Adjustable Manufacturing Stands
(Recommended x8)
10 — Swivel Air Connector

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19

NOTE:- Standard items can be purchased from local suppliers.

Certain items may need to be purchased from Specialized suppliers.
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Impact Wrench
Description Pneumatic Impact Wrench

Built-in torque regulator

1/2” Socket

Truss Bolt & Nut

Description Truss Bolt & Nylon Nut

9.53mm - 16Ga x 52.4mm

(3/8” - 16Ga x 2 1/16”)

9.53mm Nyloc Nut

(3/8” Nyloc Nut)

Spacer
Description Nylon Spacer

36.5mm Long (1 7/16”)

10.5mm Bore size (13/32”)

Socket
Description 1/2” Socket

13mm Socket (1/2”)

Spanner
Description Open & Close End Spanner

13mm Spanner (1/2”)

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Cordless Drill

Description 18V Cordless Impact Drill

Max. Torque 150Nm

Speed 1800 + RPM

Hex Shank 1/4”

Battery 18V Lithium-Ion

Hex Nut Driver

Description Magnetic Hex Nut Driver

Bit Profile Type Hex

8m
Bit Drive Size
5/16
Short Long
Magnetic
Total Length 50mm 150mm
2” 6”

Material Steel

HEX HEAD TEK SCREW

Description
10g - 16 x 16mm, HWH. Hex, DP

Size 10ga
Min 7.75 B A
A
Max 7.92
Min 9.75
B W
Max 10.52
Min 2.67
H H
Max 3.05
W Min 8.64 U
Min 0.48
U
Max P
0.79
Min 4.65
D
Max 4.80
L D
d 3.51
P 1.59
No.2 5.75
Z Ref.
No.3 6.75 Z
Min 3.85
Y
Max 3.95
Case Y
mm 0.10 0.23
Depth
60°
Torsional
Kg-cm 70
Min
Min 16
L mm
Max 19

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Compressor
Description Air Compressor

Single Phase
Power
Min. 3hp

Tank Capacity 150L or larger

Fitted with regulator, outlet

Added extras
and tank pressure gauge

Air Swivel Connector Air Oil Filter

Description Universal Air Swivel Connector Description In-Line Oil Filter
Thread Size 1/4” NPT In-Line 3/8”
Oil Filter
Max. Pressure 150 PSI Filter

991 LPM
Airflow
35 SCFM

Turn 360°

Hose Air Oil Filter

Description Air Line Hose Description 3 Way Hose Splitter

Diameter 3/8” Hose 3/8” - 3 way air

Splitter
Hose splitter

Hose Fitting
Description Air Connectors

Connectors 3/8” Hose fittings

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Truss Spike
Description Locating Truss Spike
The Spike used to line up the
bolt holes, so it is easier to
insert bolt.

Tape Measure
Description Tape Measure
Min. Length 7.5 m / 24’

Magnetic Dual Magnet

Units Metric
Magnetic end Optional

Marker
Description Permanent Marker

Size Fine Tip (recommended)

Pouch
Description Tool Belt

Tool Belt Rivet & Bolt Pouch

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Rivet and Truss Stand
Description Rivet and Truss Stand
Adjustable Height 800 - 1200 mm
1) Flange Height 80 mm 1 4
2) Web Width 80 mm
3) Flange Width 70 mm
4) Flange Height 50 mm 3
Base 4 x 400mm
2

Rivet Gun Holder

Round Base Plate 4 x

400mm diameter

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 Starting Out Guide - Optional Equipment

RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL FACTORY ITEMS

1 — Welding Gloves
2 — Rivet Hole locating spike
3 — Air gun
4 — Air shearers
5 — Ear Muffs

1 2 3

4 5

NOTE:- Standard items can be purchased from local suppliers.

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Gloves (Optional)
Description Welding Gloves
Used for loading material into
the machine.

Protects finger & forearms.

Rivet Spike (Optional)

Description Locating Rivet Spike
Spike used to line up Rivet
holes, so it is easier to insert
Rivets.

Air Gun (Optional)

Description Air Blow Gun
Power Type Pneumatic

Nozzle Short & Long

Material Alloy

Air Shear (Optional)

Description Pneumatic Pistol-Grip Air Metal Shear
0.55 - 1.6mm
Capacity
Steel
Air Pressure 90 PSI

Max Speed 2,100 RPM

Hose Size 6.5 mm

Air Inlet 1/4”

Length 215 mm

Ear Muffs (Optional)

Description Ear Muffs
Health & Safety requirement
for certain countries.

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Roll-Out Table — 90mm & 140mm C-Section
80
0m

90mm C-Sec on Roll-out Table

955m
m
5000m

80
0m

140mm C-Sec on Roll-out Table

975m
m
5000m

Note:

The above measurements are assuming the rollformer has wheels installed.

Plywood or OSB can be used to line the roll-out table. Check the rollformer tool die height is 5mm above working surface of the table.

To provide a smooth surface for producing items, a strip of steel coil from the decoiler can be glued to the top of the working surface.

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