Reliable Air Tools

If you've ever fought your way through a riveting job with a slow, clunky, or overpriced tool, you already know why this matters. Speed, precision, and durability aren't luxuries on a job site they’re the difference between finishing on time and falling behind. That's exactly why Reliable Air Tools built its entire Rivet Nut Guns collection around one simple promise: give professionals a tool that works as hard as they do, without charging a fortune for the privilege. Whether you're in aviation manufacturing, truck and trailer repair, industrial assembly, or heavy fabrication, Reliable Air Tools has a rivet nut gun sized and priced for your exact job. Let's talk about why this collection has become the go-to choice for technicians and shop owners who are done overpaying for underperforming tools. What Makes a Reliable Air Tools Rivet Nut Gun Different? Every rivet nut gun in this lineup runs on the same proven SPIN-PULL-SPIN cycle that professionals trust. H...

I get some version of this call almost every week. A shop foreman tells me his old Huck gun finally quit on him mid-job. An owner-operator says he's tired of driving forty minutes to have someone else pull a single trailer rivet. A body shop wants to stop farming out sleeper conversions. Sometimes it's a fleet maintenance manager who's tired of scheduling three trucks around one outside vendor's calendar. Every one of them asks the same thing: which tool do I actually need, and am I going to regret the one I pick? So instead of giving you a spec sheet and wishing you luck, let me walk you through how I'd talk this through if you called Reliable Air Tools right now, using the four tools in our 3/8" capacity lockbolt lineup . If you already own noses, start with the bare RAT1100 This is the tool by itself, no nose included, and it's the one I point people to when they've already got noses sitting in a drawer from a Huck 225, 226, 245, 246, 256, or ...

When I’m working on commercial truck cab repairs, I know every minute counts. Delays cost money, and using the wrong fastening tool often leads to inconsistent results, unnecessary rework, and frustrated technicians. Over the years, I’ve learned that investing in high-quality 1/4 Capacity Lockbolt Tools is one of the smartest decisions I can make for improving productivity and achieving reliable, long-lasting repairs. That’s why I confidently recommend Reliable Air Tools . As a trusted supplier of industrial fastening solutions, the company offers professional-grade lockbolt installation tools designed specifically for truck cab repair, fleet maintenance, and heavy-duty industrial applications. Whether I’m replacing damaged cab panels or installing Magna-Grip® lockbolts, I know I’m using equipment built to deliver precision and durability. If you're looking for dependable fastening solutions, explore the 1/4 Capacity Lockbolt Tools collection to find the right tool for your a...

  If you repair truck cabs and trailer bodies for a living, you already know the frustration of owning two separate rivet tools one for the small 1/4" fasteners on cab panels, and a heavier pneumatic unit for the 3/8" lockbolts used on trailer skins. Hauling around two tools, two hose lines, and two sets of noses eats into your bay time and your bottom line. Reliable Air Tools built the RATDCHK12 Truck Cab/Trailer Kit to solve exactly that problem. It's a single, battery-powered lockbolt tool that installs everything from 3/16" cab body fasteners to full 3/8" Magna-Grip® lockbolts used in trailer repair no compressor, no second tool, no wasted motion. What the RATDCHK12 Kit Actually Does The RATDCHK12 is a cordless lockbolt installation tool rated for up to 3/8" Magna-Grip® fasteners, with a 9,500 lb. (42 kN) pull capacity and a 0.575" stroke. It runs on an 18-volt lithium-ion battery, weighs under 5 lbs, and is directly compatible with industry...

If your shop handles both cab bodywork and trailer repair, you already know the math doesn't work in your favor. One job calls for Magna-Grip® fasteners on a cab panel, the next calls for C6® lockbolts in a completely different diameter for trailer skin, and somewhere in between a sleeper conversion shows up needing a blind fastener nose you didn't stock. Buying tools one job at a time is how a shop ends up with three half-equipped kits and none of them ready for whatever rolls in next. Reliable Air Tools built the RAT3213 Cab / Trailer Kit to solve exactly that problem. It's the flagship of the 3/8" Capacity - Truck Cab & Trailer Repair lineup, and at $3,495 it's priced to be the last lockbolt tool your shop has to buy for cab and trailer work. A Nose for Every Job, already in the Case What separates this kit from a basic tool purchase is the nose set. The RAT3213 Cab / Trailer Kit (SKU RAT3213-T) ships ready to handle: 3/16" and 1/4" Mag...

  If your shop repairs Kenworth®, Peterbilt®, Freightliner®, or Mack® trucks, you already know how much a reliable lockbolt tool matters for cab panel work. Air hose is everywhere in a busy bay — but sometimes you need to move without dragging it with you. That's exactly where the Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ 1/4" Lockbolt Tool , available from Reliable Air Tools , earns its place on the shop floor. This post breaks down what the tool does, who it's built for, which fasteners it handles, and how it fits into a complete cab repair setup.   What Is the Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ 1/4" Lockbolt Tool? Milwaukee's M18 FUEL™ platform has been replacing pneumatic tools in shops across the country for years. This 1/4" cordless lockbolt gun brings that same philosophy to Magna-Grip® lockbolt installation — no compressor connection required, full pneumatic-hydraulic pull force on demand. The tool runs on Milwaukee's M18 18V lithium-ion battery system. A single REDLITHIUM...