TIFAS^® Blind Rivets

Benefits of blind rivet installation

More and more users are recognising and applying the positive benefits of working with blind rivets: for example, in electrical, medical and mechanical engineering, household appliances, power engineering, the toy and furniture industries, or even in the automotive sector and equipment manufacturing. Unlike welded joints, which cause the material to warp, rivets can be quickly installed on one side and with little heat.

Even on hollow profiles and pipes, the joints are guaranteed to fit perfectly and maintain their dimensional accuracy. TIFAS^® blind rivets are especially suitable for thin-walled components and for effective installation from one side

TIFAS^® blind rivets are highly versatile and can fasten profiles, pipes, tanks and much more besides. Standard blind rivets come in a wide selection of material combinations, head shapes and grip lengths Low in cost, standard blind rivets are quickly installed and fasten tightly and securely. The stainless steel version is also very corrosion resistant. Also available in A4 stainless steel.

Installation steps

1. Place the blind rivet with mandrel into the installation tool and insert into the drilled hole
2. On triggering the installation tool, the jaws take hold of the mandrel and pull. At the same time, the mandrel head swages the end of the shank on the sleeve. The rivet is installed when the mandrel head is at the same height as the surface layer of the component
3. A surge of force is applied at this point, causing the mandrel to snap off when it reaches its set breaking point

Coloured plastic caps

Plastic caps in an array of RAL colours can be supplied for the TIFAS^® blind rivet line. TIFAS^® blind rivets can also be supplied painted in the desired RAL colour

General building control approval

Some dimensions are available with general building control approval No. Z-14.1-4.

Bespoke versions

TIFAS^® blind rivets can be modified depending on the customer’s requirements. In these cases, the geometric parameters will be changed and, depending on the version, also the surface finish.