Blind Rivets

Blind rivets are permanent mechanical fasteners used to join two separate materials when installation is performed from one side of the workpiece. They are a practical choice for commercial maintenance, assembly, repair, and recurring fastening work, with options in button, dome, and countersunk head styles.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Blind Rivet Buying Guide

Choose blind rivets by matching the rivet diameter, head profile, grip range, material configuration, and package quantity to the assembly and ongoing work requirements. The available selection includes aluminum and steel configurations, with options for fastening from one side of an assembly.

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Popular examples in this category

Use Cases

Permanent fastening from one side

Blind rivets join two separate materials with a permanent mechanical fastener. They are suited to maintenance, assembly, and repair work where access is limited to one side of the assembly.

How to Choose

Match the key rivet details

Compare diameter, stated grip range, head style, and rivet and mandrel material configuration. Select a grip range that accommodates the combined material thickness of the assembly.

Applications

Stock for repeated fastening work

Available 200-, 500-, and 5,000-piece packs support different inventory needs, from ongoing fastening and replenishment to higher-volume assembly and repair tasks.

Additional Information

Choose the finished head profile

Button heads provide the specified button-head profile, dome heads provide a dome-head profile, and countersunk heads support a flush-fitting fastening point. Closed-end dome head options are also represented.

1/8–1/4 in.Rivet diameters represented

Available examples span four listed diameter sizes.

Up to 5/8 in.Maximum grip represented

A 1/4 in. aluminum dome head option is listed with up to 5/8 in. grip.

3 head stylesProfile choices

Button, dome, and countersunk head styles are represented.

200–5,000Pieces per pack

Pack sizes range from 200 pieces to 5,000 pieces.

Comparison Guide

Compare Blind Rivet Types

Use this overview to compare the head profiles and material configurations represented in the category.

Rivet typeRepresented material configurationsRepresented details
Button headAluminum/aluminum; stainless steel/steel; steel/steel1/8 in., 5/32 in., and 3/16 in. options; up to 3/16 in., 1/4 in., 3/8 in., or 1/2 in. grip
Dome headAluminum alloy/steel; aluminum/aluminumMulti-grip, closed-end, and standard options; up to 3/16 in. or 5/8 in. grip, plus a .062 to .250 in. multi-grip range
Countersunk headAluminum/steel; steel/steelFlush-fitting fastening point; 1/8 in. and 5/32 in. options with up to 1/8 in. or 1/4 in. grip
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start with fit

Confirm diameter and grip range

Diameter and grip range are central to rivet selection. The represented options include 1/8 in., 5/32 in., 3/16 in., and 1/4 in. diameters, with stated maximum grip ranges from 1/8 in. through 5/8 in.

  • Use the stated grip range to match the joined material thickness.
  • Options include up to 1/8 in., 3/16 in., 1/4 in., 3/8 in., 1/2 in., and 5/8 in. grip ranges.
  • Multi-grip dome head rivets are listed with a .062 to .250 in. grip range.
Choose a head style

Match the rivet profile to the fastening requirement

Head style affects the specified finished fastening profile. Button head, dome head, and countersunk head blind rivets are represented in this category.

  • Choose countersunk heads for applications requiring a flush-fitting fastener installation.
  • Choose dome head or button head styles when those specified profiles fit the application.
  • Consider closed-end dome head rivets when a closed-end configuration is required.
Compare construction and quantity

Select the material configuration and pack count

The selection includes aluminum/aluminum, aluminum/steel, stainless steel/steel, and steel/steel configurations. Pack quantities range from 200 to 5,000 pieces, with many options supplied in 500-count packs.

  • Aluminum body and mandrel options are available in dome head styles.
  • Steel/steel options are represented in button head and countersunk head styles.
  • A 5,000-piece multi-grip dome head pack supports larger recurring fastening needs.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What are blind rivets used for?

Blind rivets are permanent mechanical fasteners used to join two separate materials, including work where installation is performed from one side of the assembly.

Which blind rivet head styles are available?

The represented products include button head, dome head, and countersunk head styles. Countersunk heads support a flush-fitting installation.

What grip ranges are represented?

Listed options include grip ranges up to 1/8 in., 3/16 in., 1/4 in., 3/8 in., 1/2 in., and 5/8 in., plus a multi-grip range of .062 to .250 in.

What package quantities are available?

The represented products include 200-piece, 500-piece, and 5,000-piece packs.