Blind (Pop) Rivets are used primarily for permanent, vibration-proof joints in sheet and plate. This page summarizes where they fit, the industries that rely on them, and the practical points to get right when you specify them — to ISO 15977 / DIN 7337. Stocked across roughly M2.4 to M6, they cover light-duty and instrument-scale work.
Typical Applications for Blind (Pop) Rivets
The most common settings where these are specified:
- Fabrication & metalwork: bench and on-site assembly of steel frames, enclosures and weldments.
- Sheet-metal assembly: permanent joints in ductwork, panels and enclosures.
- Bodywork & trailers: blind joints where only one side is accessible.
- Signage & cladding: fast, vibration-resistant fixing of thin panels.
- General machine building: fastening covers, brackets, motors and sub-assemblies on production equipment.
How to Specify Blind (Pop) Rivets for Your Application
- Size: Match the nominal size to the mating thread or hole. This product spans M2.4–M6; check the full table below for the exact dimensions of each size.
- Material: Choose the material and finish for the service environment — plated steel for general use, stainless for corrosion resistance.
- Environment: For damp, coastal or chemical exposure prefer A4/316 stainless or a suitable coating; indoors, plated steel or A2 is usually sufficient.
- Standard: This product is supplied to ISO 15977 / DIN 7337. Quoting the standard on your order guarantees interchangeable dimensions between suppliers.
Where Blind (Pop) Rivets Are Not the Right Choice
Not where the joint must later be disassembled, and not for high-tension structural connections.