How much should I flare the rivet pin when installing a rivet connecting link?
A. The flare can be as little as 0.152mm to 0.5mm but should never be over 0.7mm. The rivet pin should be flared just enough to keep the sideplate on, but not flared too much to bind the link. When using the RK Chain Press-Fit/Rivet Tool you should be able to feel when you’ve reached the right flare. Below are examples of a good rivet link installation and an example of a bad rivet installation.
