The outstanding feature of TIFAS® bulb-tite blind rivets is their clamp strength. During the installation process, three star-shaped legs are formed on the blind side to create a wide, blind side footprint big enough to cover even large drilled hole tolerances. This feature makes TIFAS® bulb-tite blind rivets suitable for materials with deviating thicknesses and uneven surfaces as well as for soft and thin material. The high shear strength and secure (vibration-resistant) retention of the mandrel sets the TIFAS® bulb-tite blind rivet apart from other blind side folding leg rivets (large grip range, clamp force distribution across a large area). Versions with a pre-fitted neoprene washer can also be used for airtight and watertight rivet applications
Installation is also possible on offset drilled holes so long as the rivet head can be pushed through. With the aid of a blind rivet installation tool fitted with a special nose piece, the installed blind rivets are mechanically secured and annular. Blind rivet installation tools with a suitable range of performance and fitted with a special nose piece are required. TIFAS® bulb-tite blind rivets have long since proven their worth as the ideal fastener in roof and facade construction as well as bodywork and vehicle construction.
Benefits at a glance
- Universal use
- Mandel remains secured; the mandrel always snaps off at the same position or inside the rivet head
- Large grip range reduces storage needs
- Corrosion-resistant
- aluminium and galvanised steel rivets
- Watertight in combination with a neoprene washer
- Ideal for hard/soft connections
- Large blind-side footprint
- Quick and secure installation
- Permanent secure fixing
- Heatless installation means component will not warp
- Eliminates extensive refinishing
- Combines various materials such as metals and plastics
- Ideal for lightweight constructions
- One-sided installation. No back access required
- Securely retained mandrel ensures spent mandrel is very snugly fitted inside the installed rivet
- Shock-proof through patented rivet installation
- Little to no bearing pressure, resulting in no damage to hole surface
- Versatile use on flat or curved surfaces
- Special designs can be manufactured for larger order volumes
Coloured plastic caps
Matching plastic caps in numerous RAL colours are available for TIFAS® bulb-tite blind rivets. TIFAS® bulb-tite blind rivets can also be supplied with powder-coated or varnished heads, including in a desired RAL colour.
