Permanent joints,
set from one side.
Blind rivets, structural rivets and rivet studs create permanent, vibration-resistant bonds in sheet metal, extrusions and composites. They install with access to one side only, without the heat or distortion of welding.
A bond that needs no nut, no weld, no second side
A blind rivet is pulled into a pre-drilled hole until the mandrel snaps, expanding the body against the back sheet to form a permanent, flush joint. Structural rivets scale that principle for load-critical sheet, while rivet studs convert a hole into a fixed threaded point. All set from one accessible side.
- Open-end and sealed blind rivets for general sheet joining
- Structural (multi-grip) rivets for shear- and load-critical joints
- Rivet studs (blind threaded) for serviceable attachment points
- Steel, aluminum and stainless bodies; plated for corrosion
- Compatible with composites and mixed-material stacks
Rivet types, materials & joint performance
Shear and clamp values are representative for standard diameters on matched sheet; actual joint capacity depends on sheet thickness, hole clearance and stack material.
Material & rivet options
| Type | Class | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Open-end blind rivet | General | Light sheet, cabinets, signage |
| Sealed blind rivet | Water tight | Enclosures, outdoor panels |
| Structural (BOM) rivet | High strength | Automotive body, structural sheet |
| Rivet stud | Threaded point | Fixed serviceable attachment in thin sheet |
Size range & performance
| Parameter | Typical value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rivet diameters | 2.4 – 6.4 mm | Blind rivets |
| Rivet stud threads | M3 – M12 | Blind threaded studs |
| Grip range | 0.5 – 6.0 mm | By diameter |
| Shear strength | 1.2 – 22 kN | By diameter / material |
| Clamp strength | 1.0 – 18 kN | By diameter / material |
| Surface finish | Zinc / zinc-nickel / plain | By environment |
Permanent, one-sided, mixed-material
- Automotive body panels and trim where weld would distort
- EV battery enclosure sheet and cooling plates
- Composite and hybrid-material stacks where welding is impossible
- HVAC, signage and general sheet-metal fabrication
Riveting joins dissimilar materials without heat or galvanic welding, and stays quiet and vibration-resistant for the life of the assembly. It is the permanent alternative to bolted service joints.
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View familyRiveting questions we hear most
A standard blind rivet is a low-cost, general-purpose fastener for light sheet. A structural (BOM / high-strength) rivet locks the mandrel into the body and gives much higher shear and clamp, so it can replace spot welds in load-critical automotive and body panels.
Yes. Riveting is one of the few joining methods that bonds aluminum, steel and composite stacks without heat or galvanic welding. The correct grip range and surface finish keep the joint corrosion-free.
Hole diameter is typically rivet diameter + 0.1–0.2 mm, and grip range must cover the total stack thickness. Send us the stack materials and thicknesses and we will confirm the exact rivet series, diameter and setting tool.
Replacing a weld with a one-sided joint?
Send the stack materials, thickness and required shear or clamp load. We will recommend the rivet type, diameter and setting method, and supply samples for trial assembly.
