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rivets, Aluminum colors of rivets with steel nail. Multi Grip
colored rivets, Multi-grip painted rivets, Multi-Grip Big head
colored rivets. Multi grip dome head aluminum rivets.
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two-piece compression rivets for material thickness up to 2".
How rivets work:
The material to be fastened together has a
hole drilled (see recommended holes sizes in
our downloadable catalog) through all the
materials. It is highly suggested the
back-side or blind side material has the
recommended hole size. The rivet is either
fully inserted into the hole, OR fully
inserted into the nosepiece of the rivet
tool, and then fully inserted into the
application hole. In either case, it is
important the rivet is fully inserted into
the application hole and the rivet tool is
fully against the head of the rivet BEFORE
activation the rivet tool's setting trigger.
The rivet is "set" by the tools "jaws"
gripping into the "nail" and pulling it into
the tool, thus causing the "nail" head to
bulge the rivet body blindside and clasp the
materials together. The "nail" then breaks
at a predetermined location once the pounds
required to "set" the rivet are reached. The
too with the broken or spent nail is now
free from the "set" rivet and the nail is
discarded leaving the tool free to work
again.
Open-end
blind rivets
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Dimensional data for Regular dome & Large
head Open-end rivets, (condensed from the IFI-114 specifications) For complete details
of these engineering specifications, as well as the 120 degree Flush
Head Style please contact our office. We can supply Certificate of
Conformance, raw material certifications, PPAP, and fit & functional
physical performance data. Our rivets are Made in USA at our facility in
Hartford, Connecticut.
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Rivet diameter nominal |
Application hole size(min/max) |
Drill size |
Regular Head diameter nominal |
Regular Head Height |
Large Head diameter nominal |
Large Head |
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Height |
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(IFI-114) |
(IFI-114) |
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1/8” (4) |
0.129-0.133 |
#30 |
0.25 |
0.04 |
0.375 |
0.065 |
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(0.122 - 0.128) |
(0.238-0.262) |
(0.360-0.390) |
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5/32” (5) |
0.160-0.164 |
#20 |
0.312 |
0.05 |
0.468 |
0.075 |
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(0.153 - 0.159) |
(0.296-0.328) |
(0.448-0.488) |
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3/16” (6) |
0.192-0.196 |
#11 |
0.375 |
0.06 |
0.625 |
0.092 |
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(0.183 - 0.191) |
(0.356-0.394) |
(0.600-0.650) |
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1/4” (8) |
0.257-0.261 |
F |
0.5 |
0.08 |
0.75 |
0.107 |
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(0.246 - 0.255) |
(0.475-0.525) |
(0.720-0.780) |
The success of any fastener depends on how well it's applied, and
all brands of blind rivets, which are made to the IFI-114 guidelines
are included. Careful design will produce
good fastenings. Blind Rivets are multi-piece rivet assemblies, capable of being installed
from one side of the work piece. They are referred to as, "blind rivets"
because you don't have to see or have access to the back side of the
application. Blind rivet application opportunities are countless as they
offer lower cost per unit, lower labor and installation costs. Blind rivets
are easy to use and eliminate many ergonomic issues other fasteners present.
Once a blind rivet is "set", it won't torque loose as many threaded
fasteners do.
The material that follows will provide a useful planning guide
for most applications. In addition, we offer the services of our
engineering staff to help with unusual requirements.
Tool Clearance: Avoid obstructions that will prevent the tool from setting flush on
the work. If this problem can't be avoided, try reversing the rivet
and setting it from the opposite side. Or reduce the length of the
section causing the problem. Where narrow channels must be
assembled, check clearance for tool insertion. Alternately, set
rivet from the underside - or widen the
channel section.
Soft-to-hard is sometimes assembled by using a backup washer and
forming the back-side formation against the soft material. A much better
practice is to use our Ultimate Rivet, which
works in any materials including soft plastics. If you desire a flush surface finish on one
side of the application. Utilize rivets with 120"
countersunk head style for a flush surface.
Edge Clearance: For best joint strength, position the rivet
centerline to the edge of a sheet should not be less than twice the
rivet diameter. Where joint strength is not critical, this dimension
can be reduced.
Thick and Thin Assembly: Wherever possible, set the secondary head against the thicker and
therefore stronger material. Where the head must be set against the
thinner material, use of a backup washer is desirable. However, aDP
blind rivets are successfully set against aluminum stock as thin as
.020". A much better practice is to use our Ultimate
Rivets, which create their own back up washer even in thin
and/or soft materials.
Tubing: In tube-to-plate joints, setting the rivet against a flattened
section, whenever possible, produces maximum rigidity. For
best results, the rivet should not extend through both tube walls.
Plastic and Brittle Materials: Where the more fragile plastics are involved,
aluminum Rivets
should be specified. Where the plastic is rigid enough to afford
satisfactory clinching action, standard blind rivets can be set
directly against plastics. Assuring the correct Hole
size is very important, especially in applications where plastics
and brittle materials are used.
Blind Side Clearance, to allow both
insertion and back-side formation: This is the distance from the underside of the rivet head to the
end of the mandrel before setting minus the total thickness of
the materials being fastened. Design must permit enough blind side
clearance to allow a fully formed back-side head when setting the
rivet.
1. Joint strength
First determine the single-joint tensile and shear values required for the
application. These are functions of total joint strength, fastener spacing,
rivet body material and rivet diameter. Then refer to the "Shear" and
"Tensile" columns on the product, (catalog) and select a blind rivet that provides
the values required. The shear and tensile values listed in our catalog,
and/or web site represent typical results. Actual application results may
vary due to each applications conditions. aDP rivets are not certified for structural
aerospace applications and such use is not recommended.
2. Joint thickness
Measure the total thickness of the materials to be joined. This determines
the required "grip" of the rivet you select. Refer to the "Grip Range"
column and select a rivet with a grip range that includes the work thickness
required. Our Ultimate Rivets save you time and money because one
rivet can replace three.
3. Nature of materials
Both the rivet and the materials to be fastened will affect the ultimate
joint strength. As a general rule, the rivet materials should have the same
physical and mechanical properties as the materials to be fastened, because
a marked dissimilarity may cause joint failure due either to material
fatigue or galvanic corrosion.
4. Hole size
Hole size can be very important in blind riveting. Too small a hole will, of
course, make rivet insertion difficult. Too large a hole will reduce the
shear and tensile strengths and it may even cause bulging or separation of
the members by allowing the rivet to expand between them instead of on the
blind side. Oversized holes also may cause the nail head to pull into the
hole, which can cause "high nail breaks". It is a critical practice is to follow the hole size recommendations
provided. Also, avoid burrs in and around the holes. Our Ultimate Rivets
eliminate much of these concerns as their performance fills oversized
holes and never expose "high nail breaks".
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