Avdel [india] private limited, manufacturers of industrial fastening systems, offers hydro-pneumatic tool. Thistool isa robust, yet lightweight, high production tool developed for the easy and rapid installation of rivets. A clean and dry compressed air supply of between 70 and 100 lbs/in [4.92 and 7.04 kg/cm2] is required for placing these rivets, the rate of air consumption being approximately 0.056 cu ft [1.59 itre] of free air at 80 lbs/in2 [5.62 kg/cm2] per actuation. These find applications in high speed assembly of blind rivets in bus body building, electronics, luggage, automotive, locomotiveand all other sheet metal industries.