SPRING 2011

166 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK
Gage Bilt Inc.
44766 Centre Court, Clinton Township, MI 48038.
Phone 586-226-1500 Fax 586-226-1505.
www.gagebilt.com email: solutions@gagebilt.com
GAGE BILT: YOUR RIVET & LOCK BOLT TOOL SOURCE
Gage Bilt is a blind rivet, blind bolt and lock bolt tool
manufacturer located in Clinton Township, MI. They have
been manufacturing tools since 1956. Initially a gage,
nose assembly and tool supplier to Huck Manufacturing,
the company launched its own Gage Bilt brand in 1979
servicing the global industrial and aerospace tool
markets. Gage Bilt is proud to say that all of its
pneumatic and hydraulic tools and components are
“Made in America”.
Gage Bilt’s Clinton Township facility
Blind Rivet Tools
Gage Bilt produces a line of pneumatic/hydraulic
tools for the installation of standard and structural blind
rivets from 3/32 up to 3/8 diameter. “Our tools feature
an easy to pull negative air pressure trigger and an air
return piston that cushions the break load of larger size
rivets. Operators like the feel and performance of our
tools” stated Joe Butvin Director of Sales & Marketing at
Gage Bilt.
“100,000 cycles before priming is required is typical
with a Gage Bilt riveting tool. Our tolerances, proprietary
processes and the fit of our seals and components
provides this advantage. “ added Joe.
Gage Bilt also manufactures a wide array of
standard, extra long,
right angle and offset
nose assemblies
for reaching unique
customer applications.
Mandrel vacuum
systems are also
available on Gage Bilt
tools.
Lock Bolt Tools
Gage Bilt also produces a full line of lock bolt tools
designed to install lock bolts including Huck® standard,
high strength, Magna-Grip®, BOM® and Bobtail® lock
bolts. There are hand held pneumatic/hydraulic tools
and weight saving tools with remote hydraulic boosters.
“If it’s a 3/16” aluminum multi-grip or a 7/8” high
strength lock bolt Gage Bilt has a lock bolt tool for the
application.
“One of our newest hand held tools is the GB756.
This tool is designed to install standard and multi-grip
lock bolt and structural rivets up to 3/8” diameter. The
GB756 features 10,000 pounds of pulling force and a
.960” stroke. It’s a monster tool that’s built to last!”
claims Mr. Butvin.
Recently one of Gage Bilt’s customers ran a side by
side comparison test between Gage Bilt’s 1/4” lock bolt
jaws and those of a competitor.
“The result is a 3:1 advantage
to Gage Bilt. Considering the
cost of the jaws and the labor
to change them over gives us a
real cost savings advantage
especially when our jaws fit the
competitor’s tool. Not only are
our jaws interchangeable but
our complete nose assemblies
are interchangeable.” adds
Joe.
Perhaps the biggest
advantage of Gage Bilt is delivery.
“We stock machined
castings and all the tool
component parts. When we
receive an order all we have to
do is assemble the tool. This is
GB756
why we can quote 2-3 weeks delivery on a tool. It’s a real
advantage against our competitors. If you need a blind
rivet or lock bolt tool that is American made, delivers
price, quality and delivery, come to Gage Bilt.”
commented Joe.
Huck®, Bom®, Bobtail® and Magna-Grip® are
registered trademarks of Alcoa Fastening Systems.