BLIND RIVETS

Open-End

The most common of all the blind rivets. The rivet is set when the mandrel pulls up into the rivet body. Open end rivets are available in aluminum, copper, steel and stainless steel in a variety of body and mandrel configurations.

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Closed-End

This rivet is used as a sealing rivet. The mandrel is permanently entrapped in the body of the rivet allowing a leak proof seal, not only keeping vapor, moisture, etc out of the assembly, but it will also keep fluids, air vapors, etc. inside the assembly. Closed end rivets are available in aluminum, copper, steel and stainless steel in a variety of body and mandrel configurations.

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Multi-Grip

This unique rivet is an open-end rivet, but it is engineeered to keep folding if no resistance is met. Hence it can be used for a wide variety of grip ranges. The other characteristic of this rivet is its hole-filling capability. This rivet expands radially while folding to fill oversized or slotted holes and is available in aluminum, steel and stainless steel combinations.

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Expandable

This rivet splits and folds into three legs on the back side giving an extremely large footprint. The larger backside allows this rivet to be used where plastics or brittle materials are being assembled. This non-structural rivet is made of aluminum and is excellent for blow-molded or rotational molded assemblies.

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High Strength / Surebonder Lock

These rivets are manufactured so the mandrel, when the rivet is set, will always remain in the shear plane. This means the blind rivet is as strong as a solid rivet or bolt in the assembly. High strength rivets are available in aluminum, steel and stainless steel.

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*Head Styles*

Dome (Button head) Low profile good for most applications	Large Flange Provides greater surface for soft material and oversize holes	Countersunk 120° countersunk for flush applications

Rivet Code Definitions
		First Letter - Rivet Material: (A) Aluminum, (S) Steel, (SS) Stainless Steel, (C) Copper
		Second Letter - Style of Head: (D) Dome Head, (K) Countersunk
		Third Letter - Mandrel Material: (A) Aluminum, (S) Steel, (SS) Stainless Steel, (B) Brass
Example:	ADS32	Fourth/Fifth Letter (if any) - (LF) Large Flange, (HS) High Strength, (E) Expandable, (MG) Multi-Grip, (H) Closed End, (SL) Surebonder Lock
		First Number - Rivet Body Diameter in 32nds
		Second Number - Maximum Grip Range in16ths

Grooved Rivets

Basically aluminum open-end rivets with an annular rings or grooves rolled into the body of the rivet. These grooves expand radially when set and are the perfect rivet to attach brackets, sheet metal or other thin materials to wood. Replaces wood screws and nuts and bolts.

Rivet Mates

Consists of a male blind rivet and a female semi-tubular rivet. They are used in sets in assemblies where you have access to both sides. You can control the tension of the fastener which is good for plastic assembly and hinge points where you need strength, but allows the assembly to move. Available in aluminum or steel in grip ranges from 3/4" to over 3".

Back-Up Washers

Are recommended when the materials being riveted are too soft or have an irregular hole size. Available in aluminum and steel.

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