Standard Blind Rivet Sizes

All aluminum aluminum rivet w steel mandrel all steel stainless rivet w steel mandrel and all stainless.

Standard blind rivet sizes.

Hole size proper hole size is important to ensure the in tegrity of the fastened joint. Otherwise maintain the normal edge distances both visible and invisible. Standard blind rivets are versatile and provide reliable results for everyday projects. Aluminum rivets with steel mandrels are stronger.

And stainless steel rivets with either steel or stainless steel mandrels are the strongest. When sizing blind rivets the larger the size the stronger the fastened joint in both shear and tensile. The most common way to specify a rivet size is by trade size. They are available in dome large flange and countersunk head styles.

Therefore a size 45 rivet is 4 32 1 8 diameter with a 5 16 maximum grip range. This range of material or work thickness is the blind rivet s grip range. Closed end pop rivets differ from a standard pop rivet in that they feature a flat closed end which creates a watertight seal. Also aluminum rivets with aluminum mandrels are the least strong.

This specific style of steel dome headed blind rivets is coated with zinc cr 3 to provide resistance to corrosion. Material thickness each blind rivet is engineered for a specific range of material thickness for which it will be effective. The first number refers to the diameter of the rivet in 32nds of an inch. The grip range corresponds to the total thickness of the materials being joined together.

Have a head that lays flat on the part or material surface. They are universal because they can be used in place of any rivet head style round flat brazier etc. Diameter and spacing of the blind rivets. The second number refers to the maximum grip length in 16ths of an inch.

The mandrel is encased within the blind rivet itself. 3 32 1 8 5 32 3 16 1 4. Also known as button head rivets this style has a rounded head with a lower profile than standard round head rivets. Provide a minimum of 03 between the edge of non flush rivet heads nos.

Trade sizes part numbers. Use the table below to determine the. American standard ifi 114 rivets american standard inch series blind rivets are manufactured to ifi 114 specifications. Link to the rapid range of standard blind rivets.

Steel zinc cr 3 dome head blind rivet steel standard blind rivets have greater tensile strength and shear values that other materials. Indicates sizes normally used for oversize replacement only. Steel rivets with steel mandrels are stronger still. 1 or 2 and bend radius tangent point.

Also known as a waterproof rivet they are distinguished by their flat top.