GOEBEL GO-RN1 and GO-RN2 rivet guns are used to install rivet nuts (also called rivnuts or nutserts), which are threaded fasteners that create strong, reusable threads in thin materials.
Why They Are Both So Good
Both Goebel rivet tools share excellent features that make them standout choices:
Shared Strengths:
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Brushless BLDC motor technology for high durability
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Lightweight and ergonomic design with soft grip
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Two quick-change 18V lithium-ion batteries (2.0Ah, 36Wh) included with integrated capacity indicators
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LED lights for improved visibility
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Adjustable stroke control via integrated control panel
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Automatic setting mode for series assembly, allowing rivet nuts to be processed without repeatedly pressing the trigger
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Transparent mandrel collector for easy cleanup
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Pull force of 6,070 lbf (27.0 kN) for strong, reliable installations
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Complete kits with mandrels, anvils, charger, and carrying case
Key Differences
The GO-RN1 handles smaller sizes (6-32 to 5/16-18), while the GO-RN2 tackles larger sizes (10-24 to 1/2-13). There’s some overlap in the middle range, but if you’re working with larger fasteners like 3/8-16 or 1/2-13, the GO-RN2 is the clear choice. Both use the same battery system, making them compatible within GOEBEL’s tool ecosystem.
GO-RN1:
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Capacity: M3-M8 or Imperial 6-32 to 5/16-18
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Best for smaller to medium-sized rivet nuts
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Adjustable stroke: 0.008″ – 0.230″ (0.3 – 9.0mm)
GO-RN2:
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Capacity: M8 – M12 or Imperial 10-24 to 1/2-13
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Most cordless tools can install up to 3/8-16, the Go-RN2 can install up to 1/2-13
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Best for larger rivet nuts, extending beyond what most cordless tools can handle
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Same stroke range: 3mm to 9mm
Why Use GOEBEL Rivet Guns?
GOEBEL tools are designed to quickly and reliably install rivet nuts across a wide range of manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and construction projects. Battery-powered rivet tools offer significant advantages over traditional pneumatic (air-powered) and manual tools. Here are the key benefits:
Mobility and Portability
Unlike pneumatic rivet guns that require a hose and compressor, battery rivet guns are self-contained and can be used anywhere—no hoses or power cords are needed. This makes GOEBEL rivet guns ideal for field work, construction sites, repairs, and tight or elevated workspaces. You’re not limited by the length of an air hose or proximity to a compressor.
Safety Improvements
Battery tools eliminate the trip hazards that air hoses create on factory floors and assembly lines. The lack of cords running throughout a company’s assembly line also reduces tripping hazards that can occur with pneumatic tools. This is especially valuable on moving production lines where workers need to climb in and out of equipment while carrying tools.
Reduced Operator Fatigue and Injury
Studies suggest cordless tools reduce the demands on the forearms during use, resulting in less fatigue and fewer repetitive motion injuries. Workers don’t have to wrestle with air hoses to achieve the right angle, and GOEBEL battery tools are lightweight (often under 2 kg). This allows for longer work periods with less physical strain.
Increased Efficiency
GOEBEL battery tools enable faster work with features like automatic riveting, quick tool changes, and instant operation without setup time. The lack of need for external power sources helps in maintaining a clean and organized workspace, letting operators move freely and switch between tasks quickly.
Cost Savings
While the initial investment may be higher, battery tools offer long-term savings through reduced maintenance, lower energy costs, and fewer worker injury claims. Pneumatic systems require constant monitoring, maintenance, and consume energy even when idle.
Modern Features
Many battery tools include smart capabilities like process monitoring, quality control sensors, programmable settings, and LED indicators—features impossible with pneumatic tools. These help ensure consistent quality and catch installation problems immediately.
The GOEBEL combination of lithium-ion battery technology and brushless motors now delivers power comparable to pneumatic tools, making battery-powered rivet tools the preferred choice across industries from aerospace to automotive manufacturing.
What Are Rivet Nuts?
A rivet nut is a blind threaded insert that provides support in thin sheet materials when the clamping force of a bolt or screw would distort or break the mating material. They’re essentially a solution for adding durable, threaded connections to materials that are too thin to tap directly or where you can only access one side.
Common Applications
Rivet nuts have applications in automotive manufacturing, aviation, commercial kitchens, commercial furniture and fit-outs, electrical appliances, emergency vehicles, farming equipment, HVAC systems, medical equipment, military equipment, playground equipment, sheet metal fabrication, solar installations, refrigeration, RV vehicles, trucks and trailers, and ute canopy bodies.
Specific examples include:
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Mounting roof racks, spoilers, heat shields, or brackets on vehicles
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Securing instrument panels, cable trays, and ducting in aerospace
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Attaching components where the backside is inaccessible
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Installing threads in materials like aluminum, steel, fiberglass, plastic, or composites
Key Benefits
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One-side installation: You only need access to one side of the material
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Reusable threads: Unlike permanent rivets, you can remove and reattach bolts multiple times
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Material protection: The hollow threaded body houses the mating fastener so it does not make direct contact with the mating material, preventing distortion
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Vibration resistance: They stay secure in high-vibration environments
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Fast installation: Tools like the GOEBEL models can install them in under two seconds
Advance Is Your GOEBEL Source
Advance Components is a proud stocking distributor of GOEBEL rivet guns including the GO-RN1 and GO-RN2. Buy online 24/7 or contact our sales team for applications support and any other information you may need about GOEBEL rivet tools.