Splined Rivet

A splined rivet is a blind rivet with a splined body that spreads the load over a wider area when set. It often joins thin sheets or soft materials where a standard rivet might pull through.

A splined rivet joins sheets where the hole is slightly oversized or the materials differ. The splined body grips the hole as the mandrel pulls and the tail forms. It sets with a blind rivet tool and suits one side access work.

This kind of rivet is often made in steel. Steel gives good holding strength for general joining work. It can be used indoors and in dry conditions.

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 with the batch. Check the rivet body for cracks, the mandrel for correct length, and the splines for damage. Confirm the box label matches the rivet size and material you ordered.