Nissen Blind Rivet

A Nissen blind rivet is a type of blind fastener that can be set from one side of a workpiece. It consists of a rivet body and a mandrel that is pulled to expand the body and form a joint.

A Nissen blind rivet sets from one side of the work where the back is closed off. It joins sheet metal, plastics and light fabrications, and it takes a rivet gun with a nose piece to match the rivet body.

Blind rivets are often made in aluminium, steel, or stainless steel. The material choice affects strength and corrosion resistance. Aluminium is lightweight and resists corrosion, steel is strong, and stainless steel offers good corrosion resistance for outdoor use.

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 to confirm the rivets meet the ordered specification. On receipt, check the rivet body and mandrel for damage, and verify the dimensions and material against the order.