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    THE NEW
INDUSTRY STANDARD
New To The Collision Repair Industry in Australia, Big Bear Automotive Tapes Are Quality Masking Tapes That Provide Excellent Adhesion Performance To A Variety Of Surfaces. Available in 18mm, 36mm and 48mm.
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Sydney Automotive Paints and Equipment Unit A3, 366 Edgar St, Condell Park NSW 2200 Phone: (02) 9772 9000 | www.sape.com.au
 being applied, the technician is responsible for understanding how incorrect choices will affect the repair being performed.
ADHESIVES
Adhesives also vary in composition and can be urethane, epoxy as well as differing forms of single and 2 pack varieties. Some OEMs will specify a type of adhesive to be utilised and the technician should at al times adhere to these guidelines. Expiry dates should also be checked before any adhesive is used and an out of date ad- hesive should never be used as it may have deteriorated. Adhesives that have been opened will also have a reduced shelf life.
Trial and test fitting of panels is critical in not only ensur- ing the fit is correct but also assists in ensuring that all prep- aration needs are covered. This allows the technician to check flanges that will be used for adhesives and rivets will provide a flush fit. The removal of rivets can also leave the original rivet hole larger or not completely round which may provide further challenges when selecting the correct rivet. Removal is just as important a setting the rivet.
I-CAR offers a number of riveting and binding courses and in- formation on these is available at i-car.com.au/course-catalogue/ Vehicle structures will continue to use lighter and more ad- vanced materials and as such, the collision repairer must adapt
to ensure repairs are not compromised.
GYS 8T GUN KIT
AUTOMATIC AIR POWERED RIVETER SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO
perform common riveting tasks in modern collision repair shops including self-piercing rivets and standard flow form rivets.
• Maximum pressure of 8 tonnes with integrated pressure gauge.
• Fast and easy arm change.
• C-arm swivels 360° around the riveting machine axle.
• Selection of arms available for difficult access situations.
• Easy to use ergonomic handle and trigger.
• Magnetic matrix makes rivet positioning easy.
The user can manually adjust the actuator speed as well as rivet pressure according to the metal used in order to avoid panel distortion.
Available from SAPE Group on: (02) 9772 9000.
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