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Tools & Accessories
Blind Rivets
Blind Rivet Application List
  • 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 Gunwales 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 Bracket, 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.

Large Flange Head

large flange

rivet

Domed Head

dome

rivet

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 COST Substantial 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.
Rivet Mandrel Rivet Diameter Typical Ultimate Strength
Shear Tensile

Steel
Rivet

Steel
Mandrel

1/8"

5/32"

3/16"

295

410

590

430

580

815

Alum.
Rivet

Alum.
Mandrel

1/8"

5/32"

3/16"

155

235

320

235

350

500

Alum.
Rivet

Steel
Mandrel

1/8"

5/32"

3/16"

220

340

445

325

490

720

Shear & Tensile Strength

tensile

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Standard Industrial Blind Rivets

Aluminum
Rivet
Aluminum
Nail
Aluminum
Rivet
Plated
Steel
Nail
Steel
Rivet
Plated
Steel
Nail
Stainless Steel
Rivet
Plated
Steel
Nail
Stainless Steel
Rivet
Stainless Steel
Nail
Rivet
Diameter
D
Grip
Range
G
Hole
Size
&
Drill
No.
Rivet
Length
L
Rivet
Body
Diameter
D
Flange
Diameter.
H
Rivet
Head
Height
E
A/A32D A/S32D S/S32D SS/S32D SS/SS32D 3/32" .020-.125 .096-.100
DRILL
NO. 41
0.217 0.094 0.188 0.024
A/A34D A/S34D S/S34D SS/S34D SS/SS34D .126-.250 0.342
A/A41D A/S41D S/S41D SS/S41D SS/SS41D 1/8"
.125"
.020-.062 .128-.132
DRILL
NO. 30
0.170 0.125" 0.25 0.032
A/A42D A/S42D S/S42D SS/S42D SS/SS42D .063-.125 0.232
A/A43D A/S43D S/S43D SS/S43D SS/SS43D .126-.187 0.294
A/A44D A/S44D S/S44D SS/S44D SS/SS44D .188-.250 0.357
A/A45D A/S45D S/S45D     .251-.312 0.419
A/A46D A/S46D S/S46D SS/S46D SS/SS46D .313-.375 0.481
A/A48D A/S48D S/S48D SS/S48D SS/SS48D .376-.500 0.628
A/A42LF A/S42LF S/S42LF SS/S42L SS/S42LF .063-.125 0.232 0.375
A/A43LF A/S43LF S/S43LF     .126-.187 0.294
A/A44LF A/S44LF S/S44LF     .188-.250 0.357
A/A46LF A/S46LF S/S46LF     .313-.375 0.481
A/A52D A/S52D S/S52D SS/S52D SS/SS52D 5/12"
.156
.020-.125 .160-.164
DRILL
NO. 20
0.254 .156" 0.312 0.039
A/A53D A/S53D S/S53D     .126-.187 0.316
A/A54D A/S54D S/S54D SS/S54D SS/SS54D .188-.250 0.379
A/A56D A/S56D S/S56D SS/S56D SS/SS56D .251-.375 0.504
A/A58D A/S58D S/S58D     .376-.500 0.629
A/A53LF A/S53LF S/S53LF     .126-.187 0.316 0.468
A/A54LF A/S54LF S/S54LF     .188-.250 0.376
A/A56LF A/S56LF S/S56LF     .251-.375 0.504
A/A62D A/S62D S/S62D SS/S62D SS/SS62D 3/16"
.187
.020-.125 .192-.196
DRILL
NO. 11
0.277 .187" 0.375 0.047
A/A64D A/S64D S/S64D SS/S64D SS/SS64D .126-.250 0.402
A/A66D A/S66D S/S66D SS/S66D SS/SS66D .251-.375 0.527
A/A68D A/S68D S/S68D SS/S68D SS/SS68D .376-.500 0.652
A/A610D A/S610D S/S610D SS/S610D SS/SS610D .501-.625 0.777
A/A612D A/S612D S/S612D     .626-.750 0.902
A/A614D A/S614D S/S614D     .751-.875 1.072
A/A616D A/S616D S/S616D     .876-1.00 1.197
A/A618D A/S618D S/S618D     1.00-1.125 1.277
A/A622D A/S622D S/S622D     1.126-1.378 1.357
A/A64LF A/S64LF S/S64LF     .120-.250 0.402 0.625
A/A66LF A/S66LF S/S66LF SS/S66LF SS/SS66LF .251-.375 0.527
A/A68LF A/S68LF S/S68LF     .376-.500 0.652
A/A610LF A/S610LF S/S610LF     .501-.625 0.777
A/A612LF A/S612LF S/S612LF     .626-.700 0.902
A/A616LF A/S616LF S/S616LF     .876-1.00 1.197
A/A618LF A/S618LF S/S618LF     1.001-1.125 1.277