Introduction

Blind rivets, also commonly referred to as POP Rivets, are mainly used in applications where there is no access to the rear (blind side) of the joint. Rivets have a two-piece construction; one is called the mandrel and another is called the rivet body. Both the mandrel and body are pre-assembled and ready to use. Rivets are installed by using a riveting tool to draw the mandrel which causes the body to deform and clamp down on the joint. Upon reaching the designed clamping force,the mandrel snaps and is discarded. 

Open End Blind Rivets are the most popular rivet variety available.

Aluminium Blind Rivet

Features

• Ideal for wide range of applications
• Available in a variety of materials
• Dome, countersunk or large flange head styles
• Painted color finishes available to match surroundings

Instaling a Blind Rievt

Before rivet installation can occur, several things must be taken into account.

• Host Materials
• Head Shape Design
• Rivet Length & Diameter
• Grip Range
• Load and Shear Values
• Rivet Installation Tool

Installing a blind rivet is a simple and extremely fast process ,only the few simple steps listed below.

• Drill a hole into the materials,after that choose a place the rivet into the two materials.
• Place the Rivet Installation Tool on the mandrel of the rivet.
• Activate the tool (usually by some lever or trigger mechanism) to pull the mandrel towards the surface.

Blind Rivet Applications:

Aluminium Blind Rivet can be used just about anywhere if they are properly installed. Most of them are used in Aircraft manufacturing, Machinery, Sheet metal fabricating, Small Electronics, Structural Beams, Battleships and Submersibles.

How To Remove a Rivet ?

Aluminium Blind Rivets are meant to be permanent joints but sometimes must be removed. To remove blind rivets, take a drill bit that is the same diameter as the hat or a size larger and drill through the rivet. Make sure the drill bit is rated for the rivet material. If before or during the rivet drilling process the rivet begins to spin, stop and cover the rivet in blue painters or duct tape. This should be enough to hold the rivet in place as the drill eats through it. Once extracted, the same hole can be used for a new rivet.

Applications

Construction, automotive, marine, aerospace, HVAC, medical, electrical, telecom, military, trailers, cosmetics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, textiles, furniture, laser, computers, restaurant equipment”