Peel Rivet

A peel rivet is a blind rivet that splits into several legs when set, spreading the load over a wider area. This makes it suitable for soft or brittle materials where a standard rivet might pull through.

A peel rivet splits into legs at the tail as it sets, which spreads the clamp load over soft or brittle material. It suits plastics, composites and thin sheet where a standard rivet would pull through. It takes a rivet gun with a nose piece to match the rivet body.

Peel rivets are often made in aluminium or steel. Aluminium is lightweight and resists corrosion, while steel provides higher strength. The material choice depends on the application and the materials being joined.

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 for cracks or deformation, and verify the dimensions and material against the order.