Application Considerations

Material Compatibility

The blind rivet selected should be compatible with the materials being joined. Dissimilar materials can cause failure due to galvanic corrosion. GESIPA blind rivets are available in the following material combinations:

	Aluminum Rivet/Aluminum Mandrel
	Aluminum Rivet/Steel Mandrel
	Aluminum Rivet/Stainless Steel Mandrel
	Steel Rivet/Steel Mandrel
	Stainless Steel Rivet/Steel Mandrel
	Stainless Steel Rivet/Stainless Steel Mandrel
	Plastic Rivet/Plastic Mandrel

Strength Requirements

The joint strength required will determine the diameter and spacing of the GESIPA blind rivet.

Material Thickness

Each GESIPA blind rivet is engineered for a specific range of material thickness for which it will be effective. This range of material or work thickness is the blind rivet's "grip range."

Hole Size

Proper hole size is important to ensure the integrity of the fastened joint. The recommended hole size and tolerances are shown in the technical data charts. Oversized holes can cause problems in blind riveted joints. A solution is to select a blind rivet that creates and oversized upset head ( see Bulb-tite and Tri-fold rivets.)