Author: Marketing AR

What are hog ring tools?

Hog ring tools are fastening devices that, with the help of practical rings, make it possible to create loops able to fasten and join two parts.

The mechanism of hog ring tools is very simple: their shape is similar to pliers, so they have two arms acting as a grip, which provide the leverage to close the ring.

The upper end of these arms is narrower and is the point where the hog ring is turned into a closed ring by the mechanical force applied.

What types of hog rings can I use?

Hog rings that can be applied to hog ring tools take a C shape; you’ll find them arranged in a row and ready to insert inside very easily. For this you simply remove the catch on the back, insert the strip of hog rings and put the catch back on; this way you’ll have the hog ring tool ready to work.

The applicable hog rings are made of various types of material. AR Assemblaggio offers a wide choice of materials that should be chosen wisely based on the application they are intended for.

For example,stainless steel is excellent for closing or joining nets that will be used in water, making it suitable for repairing damaged fishing gear that would otherwise be unusable and costly to replace.

Stainless steel also has excellent mechanical properties that make it strong and durable, as well as avoiding the annoying rust that forms on the surfaces of ferrous materials.

Aluminium is another option; cheaper than steel, it is widely used in industry because it allows a large amount of processing and offers excellent physical qualities that make it resistant to a wide range of mechanical stresses.

Galvanised iron is excellent for repairing nets that may be near corrosive agents. To prevent the corrosion of iron, it is in fact coated with a layer of zinc which, through passivation, protects the iron from corrosive agents and makes it highly durable over time.
Lastly, the zinc-aluminium alloy, which is widely used for work in coastal areas and in high-pH environments, is recognised for its high corrosion resistance.

Hog rings come in many types of material, suited to every need, and this allows them to be used in any situation and on any site. With the right care, you can choose the most suitable one to get great strength and durability.

Another important feature to consider is the thickness of the hog rings, which ranges from 1 to 15 millimetres; here we can really select them based on the force they must bear.

What types of hog ring tools are there?

The types of Hog ring tools available on the market vary by the type of force they use, price and speed of operation.
The three broad categories are:

• Manual hog ring tool
• Mechanical hog ring tool
• Pneumatic hog ring tool

The manual hog ring tool, as its name suggests, makes it possible to create rings without the help of any support device, using only and exclusively the force applied by hand to close the ring.

mechanical hog ring tool is made to simplify the work of the manual one. Its levers are longer and allow rings to be closed by applying considerably less pressure, thus saving time and effort.

And here we come to the real gem among hog ring tools: the pneumatic one. This particular type of hog ring tool is incredibly practical, easy to use and above all fast. With the help of compressed air, generated by a compressor, this hog ring tool compresses the hog rings, creating rings in a very short time with a simple press of a trigger-shaped button.

This type of hog ring tool is in fact recommended for fast jobs that require many fastening points.

What jobs can be done with hog ring tools?

The types of work that can be done with hog ring tools are manifold, especially given the incredible number of functions they can serve.

In making hunting traps or fishing pots and nets, the hog ring tool finds aperfect application. Imagine traps that are made or reinforced with steel or galvanised-iron rings, depending on their final use, or even repaired safely and made incredibly strong.

Fishing pots are always placed on the seabed, where they often face the weather and large fish that can damage or, worse, break them. A hog ring tool can repair them in a lasting way, using stainless-steel rings, resistant to oxidation even underwater.

Industries that produce nets, including those for mattresses, would gain great benefit from being able to apply strong rings between the parts to be joined.

Another use in which hog ring tools are widely used is automotive upholstery , which makes their use indispensable.