The same as our previous examples.
Blind rivet dimension.
Therefore a size 45 rivet is 4 32 1 8 diameter with a 5 16 maximum grip range.
The recommended hole size and tolerances are shown in the technical.
Blind rivets in this category are available with brazier countersunk domed large flanged or truss heads.
They can be fully installed in a joint on just one side of a structure where it is blind to the opposing side.
Closed end rivets help to create a seal to prevent air and moisture leakage.
The second number refers to the maximum grip length in 16ths of an inch.
The most common way to specify a rivet size is by trade size.
Steel rivets with steel mandrels are stronger still.
The first number refers to the diameter of the rivet in 32nds of an inch.
Multi grip rivets feature a wide grip range to.
Hole size proper hole size is important to ensure the in tegrity of the fastened joint.
Also aluminum rivets with aluminum mandrels are the least strong.
This range of material or work thickness is the blind rivet s grip range.
And stainless steel rivets with either steel or stainless steel mandrels are the strongest.
When sizing blind rivets the larger the size the stronger the fastened joint in both shear and tensile.