Collection: Blind Rivets

A blind rivet consists of two main components: the rivet body and the mandrel. The rivet body includes the setting head and the shaft. The setting head, located on the processing side, comes in various diameters and shapes, such as dome, countersunk, or large flange versions. The length of the rivet body varies to accommodate different material thicknesses.

The mandrel is used to deform the rivet body during installation. It has a predetermined breaking point, where it snaps once the rivet is properly set. The remaining part of the mandrel that stays in the rivet is called the mandrel head, while the discarded portion is the residual mandrel, which is ejected by the blind rivet setting tool.

Blind rivets, also known as "pop rivets", are used in a wide variety of industries. They are used more often than you might think, because rivets are particularly practical when you only have access to the workpiece on one side, which is why they can be set quickly and easily. Blind rivets are generally used in general metalworking. Rivets are suitable for use wherever thin sheets or different materials need to be joined where conventional screw connections are impractical.

They can be found in the automotive industry, for example, where the fasteners are often used to attach panelling or bumpers to the vehicle. Blind rivets are used in the general construction industry for façade construction or to fasten panels and roof profiles. The list is long, because blind rivets can also be used in the truck and trailer sector, in electronic applications or in the white goods sector.

The choice of the right blind rivet depends on various factors. Firstly, the application itself must be considered and what special requirements are placed on the blind rivet used. Not only does the size of the rivet play a role, but above all the material must be selected to suit the materials that are being joined together.

Steel blind rivets are widely used, e.g. for joining heavy-duty components. They are usually found in applications where high tensile strength is required.

Stainless steel rivets, on the other hand, are often found in areas where corrosion is a problem, as they are rust-resistant.

Aluminium blind rivets are usually found in the automotive or aviation sectors in particular, as weight is very important in these industries and aluminium rivets are extremely light. But there are not only metal blind rivets - plastic blind rivets are often used to join plastic parts, as they are corrosion-free and only require minimal tightening values.

Due to their electrical conductivity, copper blind rivets are often used in electrical applications.

There are also rivets that consist of two materials and are therefore particularly versatile. Many other factors determine which blind rivet is best suited to which application.

GESIPA supplies a wide range of the above-mentioned blind rivet types for every area of application.

Blind rivets from GESIPA® are available in different materials. The right combination of materials can be selected depending on the application.

Aluminium/steel: The hollow rivet is made of an aluminium alloy, the mandrel of galvanised steel
Aluminium/stainless steel: The hollow rivet is made of an aluminium alloy, the mandrel is made of A2 stainless steel
Aluminium/aluminium: The hollow rivet and mandrel are made of an aluminium alloy
Steel/steel: The hollow rivet and mandrel are made of galvanised steel
Copper/steel: The hollow rivet is made of copper, the mandrel of galvanised steel
A2 stainless steel: The hollow rivet and mandrel are made of A2 stainless steel
A4 stainless steel: The hollow rivet and mandrel are made of A4 stainless steel
Stinox: The hollow rivet is made of A2 stainless steel, the mandrel is made of galvanised steel

A blind rivet and a pop rivet are often thought to be different, but in reality, they refer to the same type of rivet. The term "pop rivet" is simply a brand name that became widely used to describe blind rivets.