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BOM® blind rivets

BOM® (blind oversize mechanically locked) fasteners rivets are highstrength blind rivets designed for use in heavy-duty applications, such as vehicle construction, steel construction, container construction, railway transportation and the truck & trailer sector.

Made of steel, BOM® blind rivets offer a very high tensile and shear strength combined with the versatility that comes with one-sided installation – making them ideal for areas that are difficult to access.

Aided by a securely retained mandrel with a pre-set snap-off point, these blind rivets can transfer high static and dynamic loads. During the installation process, a high clamp force is exerted on the materials to be joined. The flush-fitting fastener creates a vibration-proof, airtight and watertight connection. Further benefits of the BOM® fastener system include the ease of inspecting whether the fastener is correctly fitted and its outstanding ability to prevent any unintended loosening.

Installation steps:

  1. Insert BOM® blind rivet into through-hole and apply installation tool.
  2. Operate the installation tool to apply centric tensile force to the mandrel. As the footprint swages, the parts to be connected are pressed together.
  3. Once the blind side footprint is fully formed, the collar is cold-formed into the grooves of the mandrel.
  4. Keep pulling the installation tool back until the mandrel snaps off at the pin tail. The tool will automatically pull away from the swaged collar

Benefits at a glance

  • Very high tensile and shear strength values
  • Quick and easy to install from just one side
  • Large blind side footprint
  • The securely fitting mandrel makes for vibration-resistant applications
  • High clamp strength
  • Mandrel always breaks off flush at the snap head
  • Universal use
  • Permanent secure fixing
  • Heatless installation means component will not warp
  • Eliminates extensive refinishing
  • Large grip range handles a number of different material strengths
  • Centric point of contact prevents component warp
  • Can be installed with minimal operator training
  • Consistent, even clamp strength results in excellent vibration resistance
  • Retention mechanism generates vibration-resistant connections and prevents mandrel loss

Sample applications

  • General industry
  • Steel construction and mechanical engineering
  • Automotive industry
  • Construction industry
  • Bodywork and vehicle manufacture

 

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