Learn The Difference | Rivets, Rivet Nuts & Rivet Stud's |

WHAT IS A BLIND RIVET?

Blind rivets are a type of rivet used to join a range of materials together with long-term performance reliability. Blind rivets offer several advantages in one solution, including providing access to the blind side in an application. Blind rivets come in various forms, materials, shapes, lengths, and even colours. Part-On supplies blind rivets, guaranteeing a high-quality and reliable connection every time!

HOW DOES A RIVET WORK?

A blind rivet consists of two parts: the rivet head and the mandrel body. The rivet head is located on the processing side and is available in a range of diameters and different forms. Some examples of rivet head variants are domed, countersunk, and large flange heads. The mandrel body comes in various lengths, depending on the thickness of the material to be riveted (your grip range). The job of the mandrel body is to deform the rivet head. It has a predetermined breaking point, at which the mandrel body breaks off once the rivet has been deformed sufficiently. 

WHAT IS A BLIND RIVET NUT?

A blind rivet nut can be set blind in an application with access from only one side. It is precisely this level of simplicity that makes blind rivet nuts such an intelligent solution. In the case of hollow profiles and components with one-sided access, setting blind rivet nuts is often the only way to create a thread in thin or soft components. This process allows threads to be added in just a few simple steps and with guaranteed speed, safety, and reliability. Blind rivet nuts are used across many diverse areas of trade and industry – wherever a robust and non-permanent connection is required. Examples include the automotive, white goods, electronics, food, solar, and heating and air conditioning industries.

HOW DOES A RIVET NUT WORK?

The setting head is the part of the blind rivet nut that rests on the visible surface of the component. The operator can choose between the following variants: A blind rivet nut with a domed head provides a large contact surface on the application. If you are looking for a flush application, thus allowing the assembly component to rest so it is almost flat, a blind rivet nut with a small head is the ideal option. Finally, there are countersunk blind rivet nuts perfect for flat surfaces in countersunk holes. The shank is part of the blind rivet nut that deforms during the setting procedure and fixes the blind rivet nut in the application. What is known as the closing head is formed in this process. 

It is down to the customer to select the material specific to the application. You can use blind rivet nuts manufactured from steel, aluminium, monel, or stainless steel.

WHAT IS A BLIND RIVET STUD?

Blind rivet studs are fasteners that combine blind rivet nuts and screws, providing an alternative to welding studs and press-in studs from a technological and financial point of view.

Blind rivet studs have two functions:

1. They join thin materials even if they differ (e.g., sheet metal and plastic). 
2. On the other hand, they provide an additional fastening point or a positioning aid. Different dimensions, materials, and head shapes cover a wide range of applications. In addition to the standard range, application-specific applications are possible.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING RIVET STUDS?

• Dual function: Joining materials and providing an additional fastening point (threaded stud)
• Access only required from one side
• The high load-bearing capacity of thread
• Simple, neat, and fast processing
• Space-saving
• No damage to painted surfaces
• No heat transfer, i.e., no change in material structure
• Suitable for repairing welding studs
• Production of electrically conductive connections

Rivets, Rivet Nuts and Rivet Stud also share some similarities: