Mate Rivets
The Rivet Mate or Mate Rivet is a Cherrymate style rivet and capable of fastening multiple components up to two inches thick. Mate rivets consist of a male blind rivet and a female semi-tubular rivet. Cherrymate rivets 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 2".
STS854J Huck Auto-Clamp RivetsAuto-Clamp Rivets
BACKORDER ONLYMinimum Grip[3.125]Maximum Grip[3.375]Body MaterialSteelMaterial DetailSteelMandrel MaterialSteelGrip Range3.125-3.375
STS854AC Huck Auto-Clamp RivetsAuto-Clamp Rivets
BACKORDER ONLYMinimum Grip[3.125] 79.38mmMaximum Grip[3.375] 85.73mmBody MaterialSteelMaterial DetailSteelMandrel MaterialSteelGrip Range3.125-3.375
Advantages of Cherrymate Rivets
- Capable of fastening multiple components up to 4 inches thick
- vibration resistant joint that won't torque out like threaded products
- Eliminates marring the application's surface
- Non-Critical hole size allows for easier application preparation & drilling methods
- Utilizes standard, hand held, or power rivet tools for easy fastening.
Assembly Material for Cherrymate Rivets
- Metal to metal
- Plastic to plastic
- Metal to plastic
- Metal rear sheet
- Various composite materials.
Typical Applications for Cherrymate Rivets:
- Playground equipment
- Furniture
- Racks
- Stadium seating
- Street signs.
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Mate Rivets: Everything You Need to Know
Fasteners are essential components in automobile manufacturing and repair.
Bolts, rivets, blind bolts, screws, washers, and other components hold a car together, so it’s
essential to choose the right fastener for each application.
When Should I Use a Mate Rivet?
When you think about rivets, you usually think about one-piece fasteners designed to join two pieces of material. Solid rivets are designed to be installed using a bucking bar to flatten one end. There are also blind rivets designed with a shaft and a mandrel that you pull to form a secure joint on the blind side of a workpiece.
How to Choose the Right Rivets for Your Job
When it comes to finding the right fasteners for any job, you have many choices, especially when it comes to rivets. Often, it’s difficult to decide if you want to use a blind rivet, a pop rivet, a solid rivet, or some other type of rivet.