Blind rivets

Permanent connection with one-sided access.

Blind rivets are a special form of rivet that require access to only one (usually the outer) side of the component. We offer blind rivets in aluminium, steel and copper. So a suitable riveting material is available for every workpiece.

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NOVUS aluminium blind rivet

Aluminium blind rivet in a diameter of 2.4 mm, ideal for fastening of non-ferrous metal, Plastic, Lightweight construction material, Leather and Fabrics

NOVUS aluminium blind rivet

Aluminium blind rivet in a diameter of 3,2 mm, ideal for fastening of non-ferrous metal, Plastic, Lightweight construction material, Leather and Fabrics

NOVUS aluminium blind rivet

Aluminium blind rivet in a diameter of 4 mm, ideal for fastening of non-ferrous metal, Plastic, Lightweight construction material, Leather and Fabrics

NOVUS aluminium blind rivet

Aluminium blind rivet in a diameter of 4,8 mm, ideal for fastening of non-ferrous metal, Plastic, Lightweight construction material, Leather and Fabrics

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S3,2

Steel blind rivet in a diameter of 3,2 mm, ideal for fastening of sheet steel

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0

Steel blind rivet in a diameter of 4 mm, ideal for fastening of sheet steel

The right blind rivet for your material.

To be able to rivet two workpieces together, you need to know the material’s thickness and composition. Novus supplies aluminium, steel and copper blind rivets in various sizes for different applications.

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0

Aluminium rivets

For working with non-ferrous metals, plastics, lightweight materials, leather and fabrics.

 

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0

Steel rivets

For riveting steel sheets

How to install
blind rivets correctly.

We'll show you step by step how best to use blind rivets
for blind rivet pliers.

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0

1 Measure

Measure the material thickness and select the appropriate blind rivet from the tables below.

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0

2 Drill hole

Drill a hole (0.1 mm larger in diameter than the blind rivet) into the parts to be joined.

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0

3 Loosen handle catch

Open the handle catch and insert the blind rivet mandrel into the mount.

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0

4 Set the blind rivet shaft

Push the blind rivet shaft through the drill hole.

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0

5 Break off the rivet mandrel

Press handles together. Repeat the process until the mandrel breaks off.

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0

6 Done

The blind rivet is now in place.

Advantages of riveted joints

  • In comparison to screws, the advantage of blind rivets is that no thread is made in any of the components.
  • The connection is permanent and can only be broken by destroying it.
  • It only requires access to one (usually the outer) side of the component.
  • Setting a rivet is quick, easy and straightforward.
  • The quality of a form-fit blind rivet connection can be determined visually (without the need to measure) from the form of the closing head.
NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0

Blind rivets are ideal for many applications.

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0

Fastening metal sheets

Our blind rivets are ideal for fastening sheet metal securely and quickly.

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0

Fitting a mudguard

DIY-ers can use blind rivets for everyday jobs such as fitting mudguards.

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0

Riveting a handbag

It is particularly worthwhile using blind rivets for straightforward jobs. Fitting new rivets on a handbag, for instance.

Material thickness.

This overview shows which blind rivet has the appropriate material thickness for riveting (depending on rivet diameter and length). This dimension is generally referred to as the clamping length (K).

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0

Blind rivet lengths

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0
NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0

Tips

  • Washers should be used when riveting soft materials such as leather or plastic.
  • To avoid contact corrosion, the workpiece and rivet should be made of the same material for metal joints.
  • The diameter of the hole should always be 0.1 mm larger than the diameter of the blind rivet.

Riveting pliers compared

Which riveting tool is best for which application, and what features do our various riveting pliers offer? See all Novus riveting pliers compared:

NOVUS steel blind rivet Type S4,0
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