Apparatus for installing fasteners and method for securing pre-inserted rivet fasteners

摘要

An applicator machine tool is provided for automatically securing a strip of pre-inserted rivet fasteners to a belt end in a fast and efficient manner. The tool uses operating members to first drive pilot nails through the belt lower surface into registry with the rivets, and thereafter the rivets are driven coordinated with the pilot nails that are withdrawn back through the belt. The pilot nails stop at a predetermined position and the rivets continue to be driven for forming the upset heads at the bottom of the rivet. Further, a method for securing pre-inserted rivet fasteners to belt ends is provided.