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P R O D U C T H A N D B O O K
Alligator
®
Rivet Fastener Selection Chart
The Alligator
®
Rivet Fastener system uses
the self-setting rivet technology that Flexco
developed for the underground mining
market. The patented rivets work between
the carcass fibers, without severing them,
leaving the entire belt carcass intact.
The fasteners and rivets of this system
are constructed from durable, abrasion-
resistant stainless steel for long life.
Because the rivets are self-setting,
fasteners are installed quickly from the top
side of the belt. Rivets are driven through
the fastener plates and the belt, passing
between the carcass fibers. The specially-
shaped head of each pilot nail works in
conjunction with the application tool’s anvil
plate to set the rivets.
Applications
Installation Method WhatYou Need
for Installation
Hay Baling
Fasteners are installed in one simple
procedure with self-setting rivets, using
a portable fixture and hammer.
• Fasteners
• Rivets
• Hinge Pin
• Installation Tool
• 1 lb. Hammer
How to Specify
the Correct Alligator
®
Rivet Fastener
Fastener Metal
Selection
Hinge Pin Selection
Fits most round hay balers.
Contact Customer Service for more
information.
Stainless Steel.
Type 300 Series Stainless Steel.
Steel Corrugated
- the standard metal
pin. Corrugations retain pin within the
splice.
Stainless Steel Spring Wire
- resists
wear and corrosion.
How Alligator
®
Rivet Fasteners Work
Operating Tension Range
Belt Thickness Range
Pulley Diameter
Approx. Hinge Pin Diameter
P.I.W.
kN/m
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
300
52
13/64-15/64
5.1-6.0
3-1/2
88
.140
3.6
ALLIGATOR
®
Rivet Fastening System