The rivet tool is equipped with a set of four fixed nose pieces (3/16 inch, 7/32 inch, 1/4 inch and 9/32 inch) to hold the blind rivet in place after insertion into the tool.

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Milwaukee Tool released the M18 Fuel ¼ inch. With one-button blind rivet tool, a cordless rivet tool. The company stated that the tool is designed with Milwaukee's M18 Fuel technology and does not require pneumatic compressors and hoses.

The company said that the M18 Fuel blind rivet tool combines Powerstate brushless motors, Redlithium battery packs and Redlink Plus Intelligence.

The company said that the Powerstate brushless motor can provide a weight of 4,500 pounds. The tensile force of high-strength blind rivets in all materials. M18 Redlithium batteries can be installed up to 900 3/16 inches. Aluminum or 500 ¼ inches. Aluminum blind rivets are charged once. Milwaukee added that Redlink Plus Intelligence prevents overload, overheating and excessive discharge.

Milwaukee said that the blind rivet tool uses a three-jaw design and an all-metal gear box, impact-resistant plastic and protective overmolding to withstand harsh workshop, factory and field environments while maintaining a lightweight feel.

The company stated that as an added benefit, One-Key provides the ability to track, manage and protect rivet tools.

The rivet tool is equipped with a set of four fixed nose pieces (3/16 inch, 7/32 inch, 1/4 inch and 9/32 inch) to hold the blind rivet in place after insertion into the tool. With onboard storage, the tool allows all four fixed nose bridges and wrenches for switching between sizes to be stored on the tool. Non-fixed nose pads can be purchased separately. The protective cover provides a lightweight, durable tool and workpiece protection solution and a usable 6 inches. The company said the extension allows users to install rivets in hard-to-reach applications.

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