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Riveting Systems for South Carolina Collision Repair Shops
Aluminum & Mixed-Material Riveting for OEM-Certified Shops — serving Columbia, Charleston, and all of South Carolina.
Aluminum & Mixed-Material Riveting for OEM-Certified Shops — serving Columbia, Charleston, and all of South Carolina.
Body shops in South Carolina pursuing Ford Aluminum, Audi, and JLR certifications are equipping with GYS riveting systems from Lombard Equipment.
The BMW Manufacturing Plant in Spartanburg makes South Carolina unique in the Southeast — shops in the Upstate regularly service X5, X6, and X7 vehicles requiring BMW-certified repair procedures, and that means professional-grade welding, riveting, and ADAS calibration equipment.
As more vehicle manufacturers turn to aluminum and mixed-material construction, riveting has become a core competency for OEM-certified collision repair shops. Lombard Equipment carries GYS riveting systems — engineered to deliver consistent clamping force and verified results for OEM riveting procedures on aluminum-intensive platforms including Ford F-150, Audi, Land Rover, Jaguar, and more. Proper riveting equipment isn't just a technical requirement; it's a business requirement for shops pursuing and maintaining OEM certification.
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Trusted by collision repair professionals across South Carolina and the Northeast for over 30 years.
Lombard Equipment has served the collision repair industry for over 30 years, and our presence throughout Southeast means South Carolina shops get more than a product — they get a partner.
When you purchase equipment through Lombard, you get access to certified service technicians, in-shop training programs, and after-sale support that manufacturers' direct reps rarely provide. Our customers tell us that's the difference — not just what we sell, but what we do after the sale.
Lombard Equipment has operated as a regional collision repair equipment specialist for over 30 years, with offices in Massachusetts, Virginia, and Florida to serve shops from New England to the Southeast. That regional footprint means faster response, knowledgeable local support, and an understanding of the market conditions your shop actually operates in.
Common questions from South Carolina collision repair shops about riveting systems.
Lombard Equipment supplies the GYS line of riveting systems to South Carolina collision repair shops, including self-piercing rivet (SPR) tools and flow drill screw (FDS) systems. These cover the full range of OEM aluminum and mixed-material joining procedures required for today's certifications.
Ford Aluminum, Audi, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo, and several other OEM certification programs require shops to have approved riveting equipment as part of their tooling requirements. Without the right riveting tools, shops cannot complete — or document — certain structural repairs to OEM specification.
Self-piercing rivets (SPR) join overlapping aluminum panels by pressing a rivet through the top sheet into the lower sheet. Flow drill screws (FDS) use a rotating screw to drill and thread through the material simultaneously. Both are required by different OEM procedures, and GYS systems from Lombard support both methods.
Yes. GYS riveting systems are designed for aluminum, high-strength steel, and mixed-material assemblies. The consistent clamping force and verified output ensure every rivet meets OEM specification, regardless of material combination.
Yes. Lombard Equipment provides in-shop training on GYS riveting systems throughout South Carolina. Proper riveting technique is critical for OEM-compliant repairs, and our certified technicians ensure your team is trained to procedure before we leave.
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Contact Lombard Equipment for a personalized equipment consultation and quote for your South Carolina collision repair operation.