Specific industries, with particular applications, where blind rivets are most commonly used.

HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING - Blower Housing, Duct Joints, Hanger Straps, Louver, Handles, Nameplates.

BUILDING SPECIALTIES - Doors and Windows, Gutter and Downspouts, Fiberglass Roofing on Wind Guards, Awnings, Porticos, Ceilings.

MANUFACTURING SPECIALTIES - Refrigeration Units, Shelf Brackets, Computer housing, Conveyors, Lighting Mfg. Sheet Metal Work.

CONSTRUCTION - Prefabricated Structure Assemblies, Gravel Stops, Guard Rails & Decorative Railings, Interior Walls, Acoustics. 

APPLIANCES - Switch Plates, Serial Plates, Frame Assemblies.  Hinge  Attachment, Cord Hooks, Bumpers

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT - Bar fixtures, Coffee Brewing Devices, Frame Assembly, Leg Attachment, Framing Panels, Nameplates.

SIGNS- Frame Assembly, Tube Supports, Raised Letters

BOATS - Aluminum or fiberglass Decks and Gunwhales to Hull, Moldings, Bumpers, Instruments to Dashboard, Nameplates, Marine Hardware (Step Plates, Windshields, Light and Rope Ties)

DISPLAYS - Frame Assembly and Moldings, Brackets and Accessories, Attachment

LIGHTING- Wire Molding Channels, Spring Clip Installation.

TRAILERS - Frame Assembly, Running Lights and reflectors, Louvers, Nameplates, Latch Housings, Hinges, Sign Hangers, Internal lights

ELEVATOR MANUFACTURERS - Hinges, Moldings, Clips & Accessories, inside Drop Ceiling & Double Wall

AUTOMOTIVE - Molding Clips, Internal Parts Assembly, Body Panels, Support Brackets, Serial Plates, Safety-belt Retractors.

TRUCK & BUSS REPAIR SHOPS- Bus and Truck Lines Maintenance

VENDING MACHINES - Frame Assembly, Coin-Box Assembly, Nameplates, Trays, Hinge Attachment, Molding

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT- Box Assemblies, Alarm Systems, Gusset Plates, Tube Terminals & Brackets, Nameplates

FURNITURE METAL - Backrests & Seats to Tube Framing, Support Brack, Handles, Knobs & Drawers Pulls

AIRCRAFT AND SHIPS - Acoustical Panels, heating, Ventilating & Air Ducts, Wire Moldings, Cabinets and Lockers, Internal Partitions

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES - Cycles, Dune Buggies, Snowmobiles, Sleds: Moldings, Bumpers, Tracks, Cleats, Louvers, Accessories, Hardware.

AIRTEK RIVETS

NON-STRUCTURAL - BREAK MANDREL RIVETS

Conform to IFI-114 (inch) and IFI -505 (metric) Standards Available to MIL-R-24243

RIVET HEAD STYLE

AIRTEK rivets are available in the head style illustrated. Large Flange Head is used for soft or brittle top sheets requiring a wide bearing surface. The regular DOMED head is used for most industrial applications.

THE TYPICAL ADVANTAGES OF BLIND RIVETS

• High shear and tensile strength.
• Use in narrow areas.
• Strong clench action.
• Vibration resistance.
• Removable.

The AIRTEK RIVETS listed herein meet most general uses in all industries where simplicity and versatility are required.

• LOW COSTSubstantial savings in installation cost are realized when screws, spot welds or bolts are substituted by AIRTEK RIVETS.
• FAST INSTALLATION- Quick and easy to use with hand or power riveters.
• AIRTEK RIVETS have endless fastening applications in manufacturing, maintenance and repair.

SHEAR & TENSILE STRENGTH