Technical Tips
Identifying a Properly Installed Alligator® Rivet Splice:
1. Fasteners should be fully clinched and you should not be able to catch your fingernail under the front edge of the fastener plates. NOTE: Using the Alligator Rivet Application Gauge can help to insure fasteners are properly set. Finished splice should fit into the "Maximum Finished Rivet Height" slot
in the gauge.
2. There should be a slight puckering of the belt at the front edge of the top plates.
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| 3. Rivets should be fully set and curled on bottom side of splice |  |
| 4. Loop area of fastener is oval in shape and easily accepts the hinge pin. |  |
| 5. Fasteners are inset 1/4" (6.4mm) from each belt edge. |  |
| 6. Corners of trailing end of belt have been notched/chamfered. |  |
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