Bucking Bars – Professional Rivet Setting Tools for Aerospace & Sheet Metal Work
Bucking bars, also known as rivet blocks, are essential tools in aircraft assembly and sheet metal fabrication. Used in conjunction with rivet guns, they provide the counterforce needed to properly set solid rivets – ensuring a flush, secure, and long-lasting installation.
At Skinpins, we supply a high-quality range of bucking bars trusted by technicians across the aerospace, aviation, and metalworking industries. Built for durability and comfort, our tools help reduce operator fatigue while maintaining consistent results.
Our range includes:
- Standard Bucking Bars / Rivet Blocks: Precision-machined from hardened steel, these bars come in various shapes and sizes to suit different access points and riveting angles. Ideal for general use on aluminium, titanium, and structural aircraft components.
- Tungsten Bucking Bars: Made from dense tungsten alloy, these bars deliver maximum impact with minimal recoil. Their smaller size and heavier weight make them ideal for tight spaces and awkward angles, while also reducing vibration and noise.
- Aircraft skin riveting
- Structural assembly and repair
- MRO operations
- Sheet metal fabrication requiring flush or dome-head rivets
With decades of experience supplying tools to Boeing, Airbus, and other global leaders, Skinpins ensures every tool meets the standards demanded by critical industries.
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