Blind rivets are two piece assemblies consisting of the rivet body and the accompanying setting mandrel. Another common name for blind rivets is "Pop Rivet". Pop rivets were the original brand name created to describe the popping sound that is made when a blind rivet is set. The advantage of using a blind rivet is because they can be installed from the front side of the application where access to the back side or blind side is not available or necessary.
Current blind rivet applications have expanded into many additional areas of fastening to decrease labor expense and to address the ergonomic issues of solid riveting and nuts and bolts.
Other Advantages include:
Pop Rivets conform to IFI 114 specifications
Low installation costs (POP Rivet vs. Bolts)
Faster assembly than a regular nut and bolt
Low in place cost (reduce cost of labor)
Lightweight portable tools
Vibration-resistant
They will not scratch surfaces
They offer a variety of versatile designs
High fastening thickness ranges
Have high clamping strengths
Blind rivets are tamperproof and offer design flexibility
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