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Learn how to install blind and solid rivets with recommended tools.
Blind Rivets for Soft Materials
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Installed |
The rivet body deforms into a bulb shape when installed to provide a wide, uniform grip and secure hold when fastening plastic and laminates. They join material when you only have access to one side. A low-profile domed head creates a finished appearance.
A blind rivet tool (sold separately) with a nosepiece that matches the rivet's diameter is required for installation.
Aluminum Mandrel
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5052 Aluminum and 5754 Aluminum—Aluminum rivets are lightweight, nonmagnetic, and have good corrosion resistance.
For Material Thickness—The combined thickness of material must fall within the rivet's material thickness range.
Shear Strength—Shear strength is the amount of force it takes to break a rivet from the side.
Tensile Strength—Tensile strength is the amount of pull a rivet can withstand without breaking. Joint strength is also affected by rivet spacing and hole size.
For Material Thk. | Lg. | For Hole Size | For Drill Bit Size, mm | Head Dia. | Head Ht. | Shear Strength, lbf | Tensile Strength, lbf | Material | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8" Diameter | |||||||||||||
| 0.02" to 0.275" | 0.645" | 0.13" to 0.138" | 3.5 | 0.26" | 0.039" | 110 | 170 | 5052 Aluminum | 50 | 97545A120 | 00000 | ||
| 0.125" to 0.375" | 0.758" | 0.13" to 0.138" | 3.5 | 0.327" | 0.059" | 110 | 170 | 5052 Aluminum | 50 | 97545A130 | 0000 | ||
5/32" Diameter | |||||||||||||
| 0.039" to 0.118" | 0.535" | 0.16" to 0.164" | 20 Ga. | 0.315" | 0.055" | 130 | 220 | 5052 Aluminum | 25 | 97545A144 | 0000 | ||
| 0.04" to 0.275" | 0.74" | 0.165" to 0.177" | 16 Ga. | 0.321" | 0.06" | 130 | 220 | 5754 Aluminum | 50 | 97545A015 | 0000 | ||
| 0.04" to 0.335" | 0.9" | 0.165" to 0.177" | 16 Ga. | 0.321" | 0.06" | 130 | 220 | 5754 Aluminum | 10 | 97545A025 | 0000 | ||
| 0.197" to 0.472" | 0.945" | 0.165" to 0.177" | 16 Ga. | 0.321" | 0.06" | 130 | 220 | 5754 Aluminum | 50 | 97545A035 | 00000 | ||
3/16" Diameter | |||||||||||||
| 0.04" to 0.157" | 0.642" | 0.197" to 0.207" | 4 Ga. | 0.396" | 0.08" | 170 | 240 | 5052 Aluminum | 50 | 97545A055 | 0000 | ||
| 0.04" to 0.354" | 0.8" | 0.197" to 0.207" | 4 Ga. | 0.396" | 0.08" | 170 | 240 | 5052 Aluminum | 50 | 97545A065 | 00000 | ||
| 0.157" to 0.472" | 0.965" | 0.197" to 0.207" | 4 Ga. | 0.396" | 0.08" | 170 | 240 | 5052 Aluminum | 50 | 97545A075 | 00000 | ||
| 0.157" to 0.625" | 1.102" | 0.196" to 0.206" | 4 Ga. | 0.396" | 0.08" | 170 | 240 | 5052 Aluminum | 25 | 97545A085 | 0000 | ||
Steel Mandrel
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Steel—Steel rivets are strong and durable, but are more likely to rust than aluminum rivets.
For Material Thickness—The combined thickness of material must fall within the rivet's material thickness range.
Shear Strength—Shear strength is the amount of force it takes to break a rivet from the side.
Tensile Strength—Tensile strength is the amount of pull a rivet can withstand without breaking. Joint strength is also affected by rivet spacing and hole size.
For Material Thk. | Lg. | For Hole Size | For Drill Bit Size | Head Dia. | Head Ht. | Shear Strength, lbf | Tensile Strength, lbf | Material | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/16" Diameter | |||||||||||||
| 0.039" to 0.156" | 0.737" | 0.196" to 0.206" | 3 Ga. | 0.405" | 0.083" | 350 | 450 | Steel | 25 | 97545A140 | 000000 | ||
| 0.039" to 0.354" | 0.823" | 0.196" to 0.206" | 3 Ga. | 0.405" | 0.083" | 350 | 450 | Steel | 25 | 97545A150 | 00000 | ||
| 0.157" to 0.472" | 0.959" | 0.196" to 0.206" | 3 Ga. | 0.405" | 0.083" | 350 | 450 | Steel | 25 | 97545A160 | 00000 | ||
