STANDARD BLIND RIVETS
Rivet head Diameter
The rivet flange diameter is stated at minimum and maximum dimensions.
STANDARD BLIND RIVETS
Nominal Mandrel Diameter
The nominal (or maximum value for grooved mandrels) is shown to assist in the selection of the correct rivet tool
nosepiece.
Rivet Body Length
The nominal rivet body length is stated.
A tolerance of +/- 0.5mm should be allowed for.
Grip Range S (Min-Max)
This is the recommended thickness range over which the body length will consistently provide a good setting in a
hole of the specified diameter.
Hole Size
This is the recommended diameter range of the drilled/punched hole which should be burr free.
To join two pieces of material, the body of the rivet is inserted into a pre-drilled hole, then a nail rivet tool is used to pull the top of the mandrel to expand the body, clamping the two materials together. The force of the rivet tool then pops off the mandrel, leaving behind the domed head blind rivet.
Standard blind rivets can be placed on components that are accessible on one side or on two sides.
Applications: Containers/tanks, hollow body, tubes, profiles, air ducts and many others.
Characteristics: Economical • Versatile • Strong • Secure
Rivet Body
Aluminium Rivets – Lightweight with good corrosion resistance.
Steel Rivets – Stronger than Aluminium with a “flash” coating of Zinc. Low corrosion resistance.
Stainless Steel Rivets A2 – Good Strength and excellent corrosion resistance.
Stainless Steel A4 Rivets – Good Strength and increased corrosion resistance
Copper Rivets – Relatively soft. Excellent corrosion resistance and conductivity.
Monel Rivets – The strongest blind rivet material with excellent corrosion resistance and conductivity. Also excellent high temperature suitability.
Open End “STANDARD” Rivets
General purpose rivet available in a wide range of materials and head styles.
Suitable for applications with normal load bearing requirements.
By far the most commonly used style of blind rivet due to the ease of use and low initial cost.
Easy to install with easily available hand held riveting tools.
