Advantages
of "Blind" POP Rivets
The ability
to set POP® rivets without the need for access at the back of
the work makes their use mandatory in many instances. However, their many
additional advantages make POP rivets the logical choice in numerous applications
where the blind setting feature is not of primary importance, such as:
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Low in-place costs
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Fast assembly
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Low-cost, lightweight,
easily portable tools
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Vibration-proof
assembly
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No surface marring
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Exceptional versatility
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High grip and pull-up
strengths
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Tamperproof
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Increased design
flexibility
How
They Work
A blind POP
rivet consist of two parts: the rivet body and, within the setting mandrel.
As shown in the accompanying illustration at left:
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The POP rivet body
is inserted in a hole in the materials to be joined.
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The tool is actuated
and the jaws of the power-operated or manual POP® rivetool grip the
mandrel of the rivet.
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The rivet is set
by pulling the mandrel head into the rivet body, expanding it, and forming
a strong, tight, reliable joint. At a predetermined setting force, the
mandrel breaks and falls away.
Certified
ISO 9001
Typical Applications:
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Air bags
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Appliances
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Overhead doors
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Truck trailers
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Acoustical ceiling
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Personal watercraft
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Overhead lighting
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RVs
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