Auto-feed rivet system delivers enhanced capabilities in automated riveting

Northvale, NJ (March 8, 2011) – Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co., a global manufacturer, distributor and importer of quality rivets and fasteners, today announced its latest product, KingSet™ - a cutting-edge, hand-held automated riveting system. Industrial Rivet’s KingSet™ is the first of many in a line of new tools available and in development.

KingSet™ is ideal for use in sheet metal fabrications, including, the assembly of appliances, automotive products, electronic chassis, HVAC and solar applications. KingSet™ is fully portable - allowing for one-hand operation and can be used with multiple fasteners – a revolutionary offering in the fastener industry. "This is a major step forward and has been very well received," said Bill Goodman, President of Industrial Rivet. "Our customers have already expressed a strong interest, which has positioned KingSet™ to become our fastest growing new product."

With an aim at simplifying assembly and reducing costs while providing a strong, reliable joint, KingSet™ has been engineered and designed for different application ranges and can adapt to varied manufacturing environments. Features and benefits of KingSet™ include auto-feed & multi-set capabilities, quick reload and cycle times, one-touch operation, built-in MCS and an adjustable vacuum system. The KingSet™ is capable of setting 1/8", 5/32" and 3/16" breakstem blind rivets in a variety of materials and configurations. The system can be used to apply many of RivetKing®’s engineered fastening products such as Multigrip, RiviBulb®, Rivinox®, RK-Q®, Grooved, Easy Entry and Rivex®.

Industrial Rivet & Fastener Company is a global distributor, manufacturer and importer with eight international locations, nine U.S. distribution centers and nearly 55 employees. Specifically, the company holds one of the industry’s largest inventories of off-the-shelf products ranging from standard to highly specialized rivets, available in any head style, length, material and finish. In addition, Industrial Rivet’s far-reaching manufacturing capability enables them to design, engineer and engineer both custom and ready-made products. The company also offers a wide range of proprietary riveting products, as well as sophisticated automated rivet tools and delivery systems.


Founded in 1912, Industrial Rivet remains family owned and operated and gives its clients access to both products made exclusively in the U.S., as well as lower-cost alternatives imported from the company’s international facilities located in Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Mexico, Spain, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.

Jim Howard, 1-800-289-7483, jim.howard@rivet.com