Standard rivet

Standard rivets usually refer to blind rivets — they are the most commonly used in various fields.

The product consists of two parts: a hollow cylinder with a rim (head) at one end and a metal rod of sufficient length, passed through the hole in the cylinder.

Product features

A standard rivet is used to join two materials of relatively small thickness, such as metal sheets. Its advantage is that installation is possible even with access from only one side, which is often needed in practice.

Rivets are made from various materials: aluminium, copper, stainless steel. The material of the main body and the rod may differ. To improve corrosion resistance, rivets are coated with zinc.

Standard dimensions of blind rivets: diameter 2–6 mm, length 6–45 mm.

Application and installation rules

Blind rivets are installed using a special pneumatic tool. A hole is drilled first and the fastener is inserted into it, then the tool applies a load to the rod, which flares the hidden end. After that, the rod breaks off and is removed.

Most often such rivets are used in machine building, machine tool manufacturing, construction, and the chemical industry.