Blind Rivet Grip Range Chart

Closed end rivets help to create a seal to prevent air and moisture leakage.

Blind rivet grip range chart.

Pop brand rivets are not certified for structural aerospace applications and such use is not recommended. If the length of the hat is 1 2 the rivet has a 3 8 grip 375 also known as a 4 6 rivet. The measured length will be 1 5x the rivet s grip range including the ball at the end of the rivet. Rivet length 0 015 in.

The hat length it what you are looking for. Determine rivet grip range by thickness of materials being fastened. Determine rivet diameter by strength needed for job. You must select a rivet with a grip range that includes the work thickness required.

Tri bulb rivets are segmented on the blind end allowing the sleeve to extend in three directions for a secure hold. Blind rivet nominal diameter rivet number length and grip range. Blind rivets are sized by a combination of two important dimensions. Multi grip rivets feature a wide grip range to accommodate different material thicknesses.

In our catalog you will see rivet sizes notated in the form. 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. The grip range of the rivet will be shorter than the measured length. Use aluminum rivets for lighter weight jobs and materials such as aluminum fabrics plastics leather etc.

Use steel rivets for heavy duty jobs and when riveting steel to steel.