Standard Blind Rivet Sizes

Measure the grip range.

Standard blind rivet sizes.

Typical examples of unacceptable rivets. Therefore a size 45 rivet is 4 32 1 8 diameter with a 5 16 maximum grip range. When sizing blind rivets the larger the size the stronger the fastened joint in both shear and tensile. 1 or 2 and bend radius tangent point.

Otherwise maintain the normal edge distances both visible and invisible. Hole size proper hole size is important to ensure the in tegrity of the fastened joint. Steel rivets with steel mandrels are stronger still. Trade sizes part numbers.

Diameter and spacing of the blind rivets. Indicates sizes normally used for oversize replacement only. Also known as a waterproof rivet they are distinguished by their flat top. Have a head that lays flat on the part or material surface.

Choosing the right size of blind rivet. Also known as button head rivets this style has a rounded head with a lower profile than standard round head rivets. Link to the rapid range of standard blind rivets. The mandrel is encased within the blind rivet itself.

The most common way to specify a rivet size is by trade size. 3 32 1 8 5 32 3 16 1 4. Use the table below to determine the. This range of material or work thickness is the blind rivet s grip range.

The second number refers to the maximum grip length in 16ths of an inch. This specific style of steel dome headed blind rivets is coated with zinc cr 3 to provide resistance to corrosion. Aluminum rivets with steel mandrels are stronger. They are available in dome large flange and countersunk head styles.

American standard ifi 114 rivets american standard inch series blind rivets are manufactured to ifi 114 specifications. Closed end pop rivets differ from a standard pop rivet in that they feature a flat closed end which creates a watertight seal. And stainless steel rivets with either steel or stainless steel mandrels are the strongest. Material thickness each blind rivet is engineered for a specific range of material thickness for which it will be effective.

Provide a minimum of 03 between the edge of non flush rivet heads nos. Also aluminum rivets with aluminum mandrels are the least strong. The first number refers to the diameter of the rivet in 32nds of an inch. Standard blind rivets are versatile and provide reliable results for everyday projects.

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