TIBULB® fasteners are high-strength blind rivets with a large blind side footprint designed for industrial use. They are typically used in truck and trailer construction, bus and carriage construction, tool building and mechanical engineering as well as other areas where high-strength, reliable fastener systems are required.
The outstanding features of TIBULB® blind rivets are their double-locking system and the securely fitting mandrel. The large footprint makes them especially ideal for use on thin sheeting. They offer very high shear and tensile strengths as a result of the high-strength supporting mandrel. The spent mandrel is always securely retained.
TIBULB® A4 stainless steel blind rivets
In keeping with the trend towards increasingly better-quality materials and finishes, TIBULB® blind rivets are now available in A4 stainless steel. Although this version is especially used in plant and container construction, they are also put to use in marine applications, in shipyards, or in areas of power stations where safety is a major concern.
Benefits at a glance
- Securely fitted mandrel for extremely high shear and tensile strength
- Vibration resistant
- Large blind side footprint, especially suited to thinner materials
- Dustproof and splashproof
- Dual mandrel retention
- High clamp force
- The spent mandrel is securely retained and rattle-free
- Universal use
- Combines various materials such as metals and plastics
- Quick and secure installation
- Permanent secure fixing
- Heatless installation means component will not warp
- Eliminates extensive refinishing
Delivery types
| Head type | truss head, large truss head, countersunk |
| Material | steel, aluminium, A2 stainless steel, A4 stainless steel |
Sample applications
The areas of application and therefore the demand for TIBULB® blind rivets have grown steadily over the past years. This is because the demands that industry places on quality and workmanship have risen in equal measurea
- Marine applications (onshore & offshore, coupled with TIFAS cup-type and M-Lock blind rivets)
- Power stations (coupled with TIFAS® cup-type and M-Lock blind rivets)
- Food industry
- Pharmaceutical industry
- General industry
- Steel construction and mechanical engineering
- Automotive industry
- Tank and apparatus construction
- Bodywork and vehicle manufacture
- Construction industry
Installation
For best installation results with TIBULB® blind rivets, we recommend using the RL60 IHV rivet installation tool (Further details available in Tool Catalogue 10056)