Open End Blind Rivets
The everyday pop rivet, in aluminium, steel and stainless, 2.4 to 6.4 mm.
Blind Rivets & Structural Rivets
M-Bulb Rivets
Clamp-type structural rivet with a bulbed blind side.
- Section
- Blind rivets
- Type
- Blind rivets
Overview
M-Bulb rivets are clamp-type fasteners with high shear strength. During installation the rivet bulbs, spreading the load over a larger area for a stronger, longer-lasting joint with superior blind-side strength.
Supplied in steel with a protruding head and zinc plating. Other head styles and finishes on request.
Specifications
| Diameters | 4.8 mm (3/16"), 6.4 mm (1/4"), 7.9 mm (5/16") |
|---|---|
| Grip range | 1.2 mm to 16.8 mm |
| Head | Protruding |
| Material / finish | Steel, zinc plated |
| Part numbers | MLP-R6, MLP-R8, MLP-R10 series |
Sizes & part numbers
| Diameter | Grip range (mm) | Hole (mm) | Shear (kN) | Tensile (kN) | Part numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 mm | 1.2–14.8 | 4.9–5.1 | 8.7 | 4.7 | MLP-R6-M2 to M14 |
| 6.4 mm | 1.5–16.8 | 6.6–6.9 | 15.6 | 8.5 | MLP-R8-M2 to M15 |
| 7.9 mm | 3.8–15.2 | 8.3–8.6 | 22.2 | 13.2 | MLP-R10-3 to 10 |
Key features
- Bulbed blind side
- High shear strength
- Long-lasting clamp
Applications
Truck and trailer bodiesSteel structuresSolar mountingMachinery
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