Blind Rivet Grip Range Chart

Use aluminum rivets for lighter weight jobs and materials such as aluminum fabrics plastics leather etc.

Blind rivet grip range chart.

Blind rivet nominal diameter rivet number length and grip range. Pop brand rivets are not certified for structural aerospace applications and such use is not recommended. Tri bulb rivets are segmented on the blind end allowing the sleeve to extend in three directions for a secure hold. Blind rivets are sized by a combination of two important dimensions.

In our catalog you will see rivet sizes notated in the form. Use steel rivets for heavy duty jobs and when riveting steel to steel. Determine rivet diameter by strength needed for job. Closed end rivets help to create a seal to prevent air and moisture leakage.

Rivet length 0 015 in. The measured length will be 1 5x the rivet s grip range including the ball at the end of the rivet. Multi grip rivets feature a wide grip range to accommodate different material thicknesses. 1 8 diameter 0 251 0 312 this is a rivet with a 1 8 inch diameter body and a grip range of 0 251 inches to 0 312 inches.

Determine rivet grip range by thickness of materials being fastened. The grip range of the rivet will be shorter than the measured length. You must select a rivet with a grip range that includes the work thickness required. Measure the total thickness of the materials to be joined.

The hat length it what you are looking for.