Closed End (Sealed) Blind Rivets
Blind Rivets & Structural Rivets

Closed End (Sealed) Blind Rivets

Sealed rivets that keep out water, vapour and dust, with 100% mandrel retention.

Section
Blind rivets
Type
Blind rivets

Overview

Closed end blind rivets have a sealed body. Once set, they stop vapour or liquid passing through the joint, and the mandrel head is fully held inside the rivet.

Use them wherever a joint must stay watertight or airtight.

Specifications

Diameters3.2, 4.0, 4.8, 6.4 mm
Lengths6 mm to 25 mm
MaterialsAluminium/steel, steel/steel, stainless/stainless, aluminium/aluminium, aluminium/stainless, copper/steel

Sizes & part numbers

DiameterLengths (mm)Al/steel Tensile / shear (N)SS/SS Tensile / shear (N)
3.2 mm6–12.51450 / 11002200 / 2000
4.0 mm6–252000 / 16003500 / 3000
4.8 mm8–253100 / 22004400 / 4000
6.4 mm12.5–254900 / 40008000 / 6000

Key features

  • Watertight and airtight seal
  • 100% mandrel retention
  • Copper versions available

Applications

ContainersCoach workAir conditioningShipbuilding
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