Blind Rivet Grip Range Chart

Determine rivet diameter by strength needed for job.

Blind rivet grip range chart. Use steel rivets for heavy duty jobs and when riveting steel to steel. Pop brand rivets are not certified for structural aerospace applications and such use is not recommended. Use aluminum rivets for lighter weight jobs and materials such as aluminum fabrics plastics leather etc. The grip range of the rivet will be shorter than the measured length.

The hat length it what you are looking for. This determines the required grip of the rivet you select. Multi grip rivets feature a wide grip range to accommodate different material thicknesses. Measure the total thickness of the materials to be joined.

The measured length will be 1 5x the rivet s grip range including the ball at the end of the rivet. In our catalog you will see rivet sizes notated in the form. Grip range in 3 32. If the length of the hat is 1 2 the rivet has a 3 8 grip 375 also known as a 4 6 rivet.

Closed end rivets help to create a seal to prevent air and moisture leakage. Blind rivet nominal diameter rivet number length and grip range. Blind rivets are sized by a combination of two important dimensions. Rivet length 0 015 in.

You must select a rivet with a grip range that includes the work thickness required.