Pistol Air Rivet Gun for Huck Bolts & Structural Rivets. DIA. 4.8 mm, 6.4 mm & (7.9 mm Rivets Only)
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The Far® HG-5000 Pneumatic Pistol Gun is a lightweight, professional tool designed to install 4.8 mm (3/16") and 6.4 mm (1/4") Huck® Lockbolts and structural rivets, plus selected 7.9 mm (5/16") structural rivets. Featuring a durable, balanced polymer body, fast installation cycles and interchangeable Huck® and Far® nose assemblies, it provides powerful, reliable fastening performance for demanding workshop, fabrication and industrial applications, with nose assemblies sold separately.
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Pistol-Type Air Gun for Huck Bolts & Structural Rivets by FAR® Tools
The FAR® HG-5000 is a lightweight, production-grade pneumatic pistol tool designed for the installation of Huck bolts (pin and collar fasteners) and structural rivets.
The HG-5000 accepts a range of interchangeable Huck and FAR nose assemblies, allowing quick and easy changeovers to accommodate different fastener types and diameters, including 4.8 mm (3/16"), 6.4 mm (1/4") and 7.9 mm (5/16") structural rivets.
Designed for demanding industrial applications, the HG-5000 combines powerful performance with a lightweight, well-balanced design for improved operator comfort and productivity.
Please note: Nose assemblies are sold separately.
FAR® HG-5000 Pistol Air Gun Features
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Fast, efficient and lightweight design for improved productivity.
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European-made quality, built for demanding industrial applications.
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Compatible with interchangeable Huck and FAR nose assemblies.
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Durable, well-balanced reinforced plastic body with a rubber base.
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Versatile operation, suitable for handheld or suspended use.
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Quick and easy nose assembly changeovers for different fastener types and sizes.
FAR® HG-5000 Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HG-5000 |
| Tool Type | Pneumatic pistol-type installation tool |
| Nose Assembly | Sold separately (additional cost) |
| Gun Dimensions | 170 × 190 mm (H × L), excluding nose assembly |
| Pump Dimensions | 205 × 430 mm (H × L) |
| Gun Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Total Weight (Gun & Pump) | 8.7 kg |
| Hose Length | 2,300 mm |
| Operating Air Pressure | 6.21–6.9 bar (90–100 psi) |
| Fastener Capacity | Huck bolts and rivets: Ø 4.8 mm (3/16") and Ø 6.4 mm (1/4") |
| Structural Rivet Capacity | Ø 7.9 mm (5/16"), all materials |
| Stroke Length | 24 mm |
| Pulling Force | 21 kN |
Included Accessories
The FAR® HG-5000 is supplied with:
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Oil bottle
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Stem deflector
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Allen key
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Nose adaptor
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Instruction manual
Important: Huck and FAR nose assemblies are available separately and must be selected to suit the required fastener type and diameter.
Understanding Nose Assemblies
A nose assembly is the prerequisite attachment that installs either Huck bolts or Structural Rivets - in essence, the link between the Huck gun and the fastener. Huck guns require a nose and their selection depends on the tool, fastener, & diameter.

Lock Bolt guns and their interchangeable nose assemblies provide the versatility to install either a Structural Rivet or a Pin & Collar Huck bolt. At Aerobolt, we can assist with selection, here is an overview of the popular options associated with the HG-5000.
| Fastener Type | Diameter | Nose Assembly Product Code |
| Structural Rivets "ML" | 4.8 mm (3/16”) | 99-06HRVT |
| 6.4mm (1/4") | 99-08HRVT | |
| 7.9mm (5/16") | 99-720037 | |
| Huck Bolts "MG" | 4.8 mm (3/16”) | 99-06HBLT |
| 6.4mm (1/4") | 99-08HBLT |
Nose Assembly Maintenance.
Keep the nose in good operating condition requires a couple of key tasks:
- Keep nose assembly tight on tool piston.
- Clean nose assembly jaws on a regular basis by removing metal shards from the jaws and other locations with a suitable instrument.
Typical Huck Nose Assembly Cross Section.

Pistol-Type Air Gun for Huck Bolts & Structural Rivets by FAR® Tools
The FAR® HG-5000 is a lightweight, production-grade pneumatic pistol tool designed for the installation of Huck bolts (pin and collar fasteners) and structural rivets.
The HG-5000 accepts a range of interchangeable Huck and FAR nose assemblies, allowing quick and easy changeovers to accommodate different fastener types and diameters, including 4.8 mm (3/16"), 6.4 mm (1/4") and 7.9 mm (5/16") structural rivets.
Designed for demanding industrial applications, the HG-5000 combines powerful performance with a lightweight, well-balanced design for improved operator comfort and productivity.
Please note: Nose assemblies are sold separately.
FAR® HG-5000 Pistol Air Gun Features
-
Fast, efficient and lightweight design for improved productivity.
-
European-made quality, built for demanding industrial applications.
-
Compatible with interchangeable Huck and FAR nose assemblies.
-
Durable, well-balanced reinforced plastic body with a rubber base.
-
Versatile operation, suitable for handheld or suspended use.
-
Quick and easy nose assembly changeovers for different fastener types and sizes.
FAR® HG-5000 Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | HG-5000 |
| Tool Type | Pneumatic pistol-type installation tool |
| Nose Assembly | Sold separately (additional cost) |
| Gun Dimensions | 170 × 190 mm (H × L), excluding nose assembly |
| Pump Dimensions | 205 × 430 mm (H × L) |
| Gun Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Total Weight (Gun & Pump) | 8.7 kg |
| Hose Length | 2,300 mm |
| Operating Air Pressure | 6.21–6.9 bar (90–100 psi) |
| Fastener Capacity | Huck bolts and rivets: Ø 4.8 mm (3/16") and Ø 6.4 mm (1/4") |
| Structural Rivet Capacity | Ø 7.9 mm (5/16"), all materials |
| Stroke Length | 24 mm |
| Pulling Force | 21 kN |
Included Accessories
The FAR® HG-5000 is supplied with:
-
Oil bottle
-
Stem deflector
-
Allen key
-
Nose adaptor
-
Instruction manual
Important: Huck and FAR nose assemblies are available separately and must be selected to suit the required fastener type and diameter.
Understanding Nose Assemblies
A nose assembly is the prerequisite attachment that installs either Huck bolts or Structural Rivets - in essence, the link between the Huck gun and the fastener. Huck guns require a nose and their selection depends on the tool, fastener, & diameter.

Lock Bolt guns and their interchangeable nose assemblies provide the versatility to install either a Structural Rivet or a Pin & Collar Huck bolt. At Aerobolt, we can assist with selection, here is an overview of the popular options associated with the HG-5000.
| Fastener Type | Diameter | Nose Assembly Product Code |
| Structural Rivets "ML" | 4.8 mm (3/16”) | 99-06HRVT |
| 6.4mm (1/4") | 99-08HRVT | |
| 7.9mm (5/16") | 99-720037 | |
| Huck Bolts "MG" | 4.8 mm (3/16”) | 99-06HBLT |
| 6.4mm (1/4") | 99-08HBLT |
Nose Assembly Maintenance.
Keep the nose in good operating condition requires a couple of key tasks:
- Keep nose assembly tight on tool piston.
- Clean nose assembly jaws on a regular basis by removing metal shards from the jaws and other locations with a suitable instrument.
Typical Huck Nose Assembly Cross Section.

