Power Tools for Fastener Installation & Shop Heat
This page highlights professional powered installers (cordless and pneumatic) and shop-heat tools used around metalwork, enclosure builds, and field service. If you’re looking for the complete selection of setting tools, sizes, and accessories, head to our Rivet Tools category.
Powered Installers (At-a-Glance)
Cordless Installers
Mobile, brushless performance with swappable nosepieces and spent-mandrel collection options.
Pneumatic Installers
High duty-cycle tools for bench or line work; consistent pull with minimal user effort.
Hydro-Pneumatic Threaded-Insert Setters
Spin-pull-to-pressure systems for repeatable insert installation in common thread sizes.
Quick-Change Nosepieces
Swap tips/mandrels to match diameter or thread without leaving the station.
Spent-Mandrel Management
Vacuum or catcher options keep stations clean and reduce FOD on assemblies.
Shop-Heat & Finishing Tools
Electric Heat Guns
Dual-temperature models for heat-shrink, label removal, thawing, and plastic forming.
Heavy-Duty Butane Torches
Portable, canister-based heat for soldering, brazing, and field repairs.
Nozzle & Stand Options
Direct air/heat precisely and park tools safely between passes.
How to Choose
Start with power source: pneumatic for all-day repetition, cordless for mobility and service work.
Confirm required capacity (diameter or thread size) and match the included nosepieces/mandrels.
Check pull force & stroke against your fastener’s spec to ensure a complete, controlled set.
Consider ergonomics & features: weight balance, swivel air inlet, vacuum mandrel collection, and tool-free tip changes.
For heat work, pick the temperature range and nozzle style suited to shrink, forming, or repair tasks.
Best Practices
Hold tools square to the work; use the correct tip—don’t force a mismatched size.
Set stroke or pull-to-pressure per fastener spec; validate on scrap before production.
Maintain clean, dry air at the recommended PSI (pneumatic) or approved batteries/chargers (cordless).
Capture spent mandrels to keep stations clean and avoid FOD.
Use heat tools on non-flammable surfaces; allow proper cool-down and store with safety caps.
Related Categories
Rivet Tools – full lineup of manual, cordless, and pneumatic setting tools
Drill Bits – step bits, cobalt, carbide, and masonry
Fasteners – blind rivets, threaded inserts, screws, and anchors
Adhesives & Sealants – threadlocker, sealants, and primers