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August 10, 2026

Lanneas Adds 174/RG58 Center-Pin Riveter

The new riveter targets center-pin joining for 174 and RG58 coax lines, with force monitoring and quick tooling changeovers.

August 10, 2026 · 1 min READ

Published August 10, 2026 · Updated September 23, 2026

In short: The new center-pin riveter targets small coax assemblies where the center conductor must be joined to a pin or contact without solder. Specification: force range 0.5 to 8 kN with 1% full-scale accuracy, stroke repeatability within plus or minus 0.01 mm, quick die changeover across 174, RG58 and RG174 variants, and MES-ready export. It serves RF test leads, antenna feeders, aerospace harnesses and communications backplanes running 174 or RG58 cable.

Lanneas Automation Adds 174/RG58 Center-Pin Riveter to Crimping Line

What the new machine covers

The 174/RG58 center-pin riveter is built for small coax assemblies where the center conductor must be joined to a pin or contact without solder. It uses a servo press and closed-loop force monitoring to keep each rivet within a stored window.

  • Force range: 0.5–8 kN with 1% FS accuracy
  • Stroke control: ±0.01 mm repeatability
  • Quick die changeover for 174, RG58 and RG174 variants
  • MES-ready data export for traceability

Where it fits

RF test leads, antenna feeders, aerospace harnesses and communications backplanes all use 174 or RG58 cable. The riveter replaces manual soldering or inconsistent hand tools with a repeatable, logged process.

Tags: center pin riveter, RG58, 174 coax, RF connector

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Lanneas Adds 174/RG58 Center-Pin Riveter — FAQ

What does the 174/RG58 center-pin riveter do?+
It joins the center conductor of a small coax cable to a pin or contact without solder, using a servo press with closed-loop force monitoring. Each rivet lands inside a stored window, which replaces hand soldering or inconsistent hand tools.
What force range and accuracy does it offer?+
The press covers 0.5 to 8 kN with 1% full-scale accuracy, and holds stroke repeatability within plus or minus 0.01 mm. Those figures set the window within which every joint has to land.
Which cable types can one machine handle?+
174, RG58 and RG174 variants are covered by quick die changeover, so one machine can switch between them without extended tooling work. This suits shops running mixed coax families.
Where is this type of joint used?+
Typical applications are RF test leads, antenna feeders, aerospace harnesses and communications backplanes built on 174 or RG58 cable, where solder joints are inconsistent or undesirable.
Can the machine support traceability requirements?+
Yes. Per-cycle data is exportable to MES, giving force values and counts per part. That is what lets you evidence the joint rather than assume it.
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Export Sales Manager · Handles connector automation enquiries for buyers in Europe, North America and Southeast Asia.

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FAQ

Lanneas Automation Adds 174/RG58 Center-Pin R — FAQ

Can it handle both 174 and RG58?+
Yes. The die set supports the common center-pin sizes for 174/RG174 and RG58 through a quick-change tooling fixture.
Is force data logged per part?+
Yes. Each rivet's force curve is captured and can be exported to MES or saved locally for quality records.

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