How Blind Rivets Work | Rivet Head Styles | Application Considerations
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Rivet Head Styles

Dome Head
The Dome Head blind rivet is the most widely available and commonly used head style. The dome head flange offers good bearing surface and is suitable for many applications. Dome Head rivets are available in 3/32 " , 1/8 " , 5/32 " , 3/16 " and 1/4 " diameter (ø) in all materials.
dome peel rivets

Large Flange
The Large Flange blind rivet offers a larger bearing surface than the Dome Head and is suited for joining compressible or brittle materials to structural members, e.g. wood/steel, plastic/steel. Large Flange rivets are available in 1/8 " , 5/32 ", and 3/16 " ø; 1/4 " ø by special order
american standard rivets

Countersunk Head - 120°
The Countersunk Head blind rivet is used in applications requiring a flush surface. Countersunk rivets are available in 1/8 " , 5/32 ", and 3/16" ø; 1/4" ø by special order.

trifold rivet
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