Perforate. Heat-seal. Done.
The Rivet Sealer is a hand-held thermoformer for rivets. It heats the film and presses it at the same time, forming it tight to the rivet head and resetting its memory to that shape.
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01 · PerforateHold the RS Perforator by its handle and press an even ring of needle holes around the rivet edge. This lets trapped air escape.
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02 · Set up the heatFit the adapter to your heat gun (we recommend the Wagner HT1000) with the tip that matches the rivet head. Let it come up to temperature.
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03 · Heat-sealPress straight on with light pressure for about one second. The film forms tight to the rivet and stays down. Test on a scrap of the same film first.
Wagner HT1000 heat gun
The Rivet Sealer adapter snaps onto the nozzle of a standard heat gun. The best one for the job is the Wagner HT1000. It has two heat settings (750°F and 1000°F) and a two-speed fan. The Wagner HT3500 works too.
- Fit the adapter and tip before you switch the gun on.
- Let the tip come up to temperature, then test on a scrap of the same film.
- Set the gun down only on a heat-safe surface, and let the adapter cool before changing tips.
Watch what happens overnight
Match the tip to the rivet head.
All tips are machined from 100% virgin Teflon™ and fit the same adapter. Send back used tips and get $2 off your next order for each one.
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1/4"
Single or 4-pack
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5/16"
Single or 4-pack
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7/16"
Included in the kit
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1/2"
Included in the kit
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5/8"
Single or 4-pack
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3/4"
Single or 4-pack
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1" Zeus
Single or 4-pack
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Box Truck
Sold as a pack
SE360 Squeegee EvolvedLet your fingers do the work.
Rest your thumb in the Thumb Orbit and wrap your four fingers around the barrel handle. The thumb guides the tool while your stronger fingers and palm supply the pressure, keeping your wrist straight.
- GripThumb in the Thumb Orbit, fingers on the handle. Don't pinch.
- AngleThe blade is pitched forward 33°. Let it lead and keep your wrist neutral.
- PressurePush from the fingers and palm, not the thumb.
- Swap bladesQuick-eject the old blade and fit a new one in seconds.
Five blades, soft to hard.
As a general rule, softer blades are gentler on delicate and textured surfaces, and harder blades give more force for pushing out air on smooth, flat panels. Try a blade on a scrap of the film you're installing.
- Midnight Soft
- Charcoal Medium
- Gold Medium
- Green Hard
- Ocean Blue Hard card
Safety & proper use
The Rivet Sealer works because it gets hot. Respect the heat and it will seal rivets for years.
Common questions
Do I still need primer on rivets?
No. Heat and pressure at the same time reset the film's memory to the shape of the rivet, so it has nothing pulling it back to flat. That is what lets you skip the primer.
What heat gun should I use?
We recommend the Wagner HT1000. The Rivet Sealer adapter fits its nozzle, and the Wagner HT3500 works too. See the heat source section above.
How hot does the tip get?
The Teflon™ tip heat-forms the film at 360–410°F. That is hot enough to cause severe burns, so read the safety section below before first use.
How long do I press each rivet?
About one second, with light, straight-on pressure. Test on a scrap of the same film first, since too much heat or holding too long can damage the vinyl.
Which tips come in the kit?
The Rivet Sealer 3000 kit includes the heat adapter, the RS Perforator and two tips: 7/16" and 1/2". Other sizes are sold singly or in 4-packs.
What are the tips made of?
Every heat tip is machined from 100% virgin Teflon™.
What is the difference between Silver and Gold?
Only the finish. Both editions are the same tool at the same price.
Does the SE360 come with a blade?
Yes. The SE360 includes one blade of your choice. Extra blades come in 3-packs, and the quick-eject blades swap in seconds.
Do you offer distributor pricing?
Yes, for sign supply houses and wrap shops. Call (321) 263-7101 or email Sales@graffixtools.com.
Ask the installer.
Not sure which tip or blade fits your job? Get in touch and we'll help you pick.