Blind Rivet

A blind rivet is a permanent fastener that can be installed from one side of a workpiece. It consists of a rivet body and a mandrel that is pulled to expand the body.

A blind rivet joins two or more parts when only one side of the work is accessible. It is set with a rivet gun or hand tool, and the mandrel snaps off after the rivet body expands. It often suits sheet metal, plastics and light assemblies.

This kind of rivet is often made in bronze. Bronze offers good corrosion resistance and is suitable for marine and decorative applications.

This is a general guide to checking this kind of part. It says nothing about any supplier's parts.

Ask for a certificate of conformance and a material certificate. On receipt, check the rivet dimensions, mandrel length and surface finish. Test a sample to confirm the rivet sets correctly.