Product Description
3.0mm Steel/Steel Dome Head Blind Pop Rivets – Zinc Plated
3.0mm standard dome head blind rivets with a steel body and steel mandrel, finished with zinc plating. Suitable for permanent fastening in sheet metal, panels, enclosures and general fabrication where installation access is available from one side.
Available in four listed body lengths: 6, 8, 10 and 12mm. Select the correct rivet using the grip range table to suit the combined thickness of the materials being joined.
Specifications
| Nominal rivet diameter | 3.0mm |
|---|---|
| Rivet type | Standard open end blind rivet |
| Head style | Dome head |
| Body material | Steel |
| Mandrel material | Steel |
| Finish | Zinc plated |
| Nominal head diameter | 6.5mm |
| Recommended drill hole | 3.1mm |
| Listed body lengths | 6, 8, 10 and 12mm |
| Installation access | One side of the joint |
| Length measurement | Rivet body length measured beneath the head |
Sizes and Grip Ranges
| Diameter | Body Length | Minimum Grip | Maximum Grip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0mm | 6mm | 1.5mm | 3mm |
| 3.0mm | 8mm | 3mm | 5mm |
| 3.0mm | 10mm | 5mm | 7mm |
| 3.0mm | 12mm | 7mm | 9mm |
Grip range is the total thickness of the materials being joined. Measure the complete material stack and select a rivet whose grip range includes that thickness. Body length and grip range are different measurements.
Key Features
- Steel body and steel mandrel construction.
- Zinc plated finish for corrosion protection.
- Dome head provides a raised bearing surface.
- Blind installation where rear tool access is unavailable.
- Four lengths covering listed grip ranges from 1.5mm to 9mm.
Typical Applications
Suitable for sheet metal assemblies, brackets, panels, enclosures, fabrication and equipment repairs where a standard 3.0mm steel blind rivet is specified.
Installation
Prepare aligned 3.1mm holes and remove burrs. Insert the rivet fully through the joint with the head seated against the surface. Set using a rivet tool suitable for 3.0mm steel/steel rivets and fitted with the correct nosepiece.
Hold the tool square to the joint and complete the setting cycle until the mandrel breaks. Check that the rivet has formed correctly and clamps the materials securely.
Ordering
Select the required body length using the grip range table, then choose your pack quantity from the available product options. These rivets are 3.0mm diameter; check the required size carefully when replacing 3.2mm rivets.
Standards
No specific DIN, ISO or BS product standard has been verified for this listing.
