Blind Rivet Grip Range Chart

This determines the required grip of the rivet you select.

Blind rivet grip range chart. You must select a rivet with a grip range that includes the work thickness required. The measured length will be 1 5x the rivet s grip range including the ball at the end of the rivet. Use steel rivets for heavy duty jobs and when riveting steel to steel. If the length of the hat is 1 2 the rivet has a 3 8 grip 375 also known as a 4 6 rivet.

Pop brand rivets are not certified for structural aerospace applications and such use is not recommended. Measure the total thickness of the materials to be joined. Blind rivet nominal diameter rivet number length and grip range. The hat length it what you are looking for.

Use aluminum rivets for lighter weight jobs and materials such as aluminum fabrics plastics leather etc. Determine rivet diameter by strength needed for job. Rivet length 0 015 in. Closed end rivets help to create a seal to prevent air and moisture leakage.

Tri bulb rivets are segmented on the blind end allowing the sleeve to extend in three directions for a secure hold. Grip range in 3 32. Determine rivet grip range by thickness of materials being fastened. The grip range of the rivet will be shorter than the measured length.

Multi grip rivets feature a wide grip range to accommodate different material thicknesses.