Blind Rivet Grip Range Chart

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

Blind rivet grip range chart.

This determines the required grip of the rivet you select. Determine rivet grip range by thickness of materials being fastened. Measure the total thickness of the materials to be joined. In our catalog you will see rivet sizes notated in the form.

You must select a rivet with a grip range that includes the work thickness required. 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. Closed end rivets help to create a seal to prevent air and moisture leakage. Use aluminum rivets for lighter weight jobs and materials such as aluminum fabrics plastics leather etc.

Tri bulb rivets are segmented on the blind end allowing the sleeve to extend in three directions for a secure hold. The hat length it what you are looking for. Rivet length 0 015 in. The grip range of the rivet will be shorter than the measured length.

Blind rivet nominal diameter rivet number length and grip range. Grip range in 3 32. The measured length will be 1 5x the rivet s grip range including the ball at the end of the rivet. If the length of the hat is 1 2 the rivet has a 3 8 grip 375 also known as a 4 6 rivet.

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