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SHEREX® ~ 400 Riverwalk Pkwy, Suite 600 Tonawanda, NY, 14150 ~ 866-4SHEREX ~ www.sherex.com 

 

 

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AFETY 

 

 

 

DO NOT USE THIS TOOL FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED.  

 

 

DO NOT USE ANY EQUIPMENT ALONG WITH THE TOOL THAT HAS NOT BEEN 
RECOMMENDED OR PROVIDED BY SHEREX FASTENING SOLUTIONS.  

 Failure to do so could result in voided warranty and/or personal injury 

 

 

THIS TOOL MUST BE KEPT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND SHOULD BE CHECKED 
BY SPECIALIZED PERSONNEL ON A REGULAR BASIS TO DETECT DAMAGES AND 
EVALUATE ITS OPERATING CONDITION. 

 

  ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE SET UP, ADJUSTMENT, OR 

REMOVAL OF THE NOSE ASSEMBLY.  

 

 

AIR INLET SHALL NOT EXCEED 7 BAR (102 PSI). 

 

 

DO NOT USE THE TOOL WITHOUT OIL PLUG IN PLACE.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for FLEX-18

Page 1: ...d Insert Power Tool Quick Start Manual Part of the FLEX family of modular based tooling FLEX tooling has the capability to be upgraded from the original base tool Upgrades include process monitoring F...

Page 2: ...TION 11 MAINTENANCE 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 SHEREX PRODUCT LINE SHOWCASE 14 Sherex Warranty Sherex Fastening Solutions FLEX 18 carries a 6 month warranty against defects that are caused by faulty materi...

Page 3: ...SHEREX FASTENING SOLUTIONS Failure to do so could result in voided warranty and or personal injury THIS TOOL MUST BE KEPT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND SHOULD BE CHECKED BY SPECIALIZED PERSONNEL ON A RE...

Page 4: ...insert can be installed into different material thicknesses within the part grip range without any adjustments to the tool once the proper pulling pressure force has been set The pull to stroke distan...

Page 5: ...aximum 15 mm 591 in MOTOR SPEED SPIN ON 2000 rpm SPIN OFF 2000 rpm PULL FORCE 6 2 bar 80 kN 18 000 lbf CYCLE TIME Approximately 2 5 sec NOISE LEVEL Less than 75 dB A WEIGHT Without kit 2 3 kg 5 1 lbs...

Page 6: ...e anvil 1 and lock nut 2 onto the standard nose case To remove the equipment do the reverse operation PLACING RIVET NUT ONTO MANDREL LENGTH CHECK Keeping the tool disconnected from air supply place an...

Page 7: ...RIVET NUT ONTO MANDREL LENGTH CHECK Keeping the tool disconnected from air supply place an insert on mandrel 3 adjust anvil 1 in order to match the insert and mandrel end It is ideal to have 1 2 thre...

Page 8: ...FL18 HS 00910 M M10 65 FL5 HS 01010 FL18 HS 09110 M12 FL18 HS M12 FL18 HS 00912 M M12 65 FL18 HS 01012 FL18 HS 09112 5 16 18 UNC FL18 HS 3118 FL18 HS 00908 M 3118 250 FL5 HS 00740 FL18 HS 09108 5 16...

Page 9: ...e and thread out of the rivet nut Sherex recommends the Pull to Force installation method for applications involving steel aluminum stainless base materials The tool will compensate for any variation...

Page 10: ...tool 2 a turn in clockwise to increase the force or turn out counter clockwise to decrease the force Continue turning the tool a turn after each setting attempt until there is deformation of the rivet...

Page 11: ...and or the rivet nut insert Adjustment of the pull distance stroke is accomplished by using the provided stroke adjustment tool 5 to adjust the stop ring at the back of the tool The stop ring is threa...

Page 12: ...crew the rivet nut onto the mandrel 2 a quarter turn then apply a light pressure on the rivet nut which will start the spinning of the mandrel push to spin The mandrel will automatically stop when the...

Page 13: ...rce is correct for the selected rivet nut Check the mandrel for wear or damage and replace if needed W E E K L Y S E R V I C I N G Check for oil and air leaks Check oil level in reservoir add as neede...

Page 14: ...Incorrect mandrel Replace with proper mandrel Mandrel out or damaged Replace Tool is locked in installed insert Excessive pull force or distance Depress manual spin off If this does not work disconne...

Page 15: ...ability with industry leading automation equipment to offer the best solution for your application This One Source service ensures that you are receiving the best support before and after the start of...

Page 16: ...ww sherex com SHEREX TAIWAN No 201 Sandong Road Chungli City Tao Tuan Hsien Taiwan R O C Phone 011 886 3 4988689 Fax 011 886 3 4989395 Email sales sherex com tw www sherex com tw SHEREX MEXICO S de R...

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