A2 Stainless Steel Blind Pop Rivet — GB/T 12618 / ISO 15983 (Series 098) pairs the standard GB/T 12618 / ISO 15983 with a A2 Stainless Steel base material. The sections below cover why engineers select this grade for blind pop rivet — gb/t 12618 / iso 15983 (series 098), its corrosion and temperature behavior, and the sizes available.
Why Choose A2 Stainless Steel for Blind Pop Rivet — GB/T 12618 / ISO 15983 (Series 098)
The most common stainless grade for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For blind pop rivet — gb/t 12618 / iso 15983 (series 098), this matters when good general corrosion resistance is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | A2-70 (304) |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Largely non-magnetic |
| Service temperature | approx. -200 °C to +400 °C |
| Corrosion characteristic | Good general corrosion resistance |
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
Two important notes for stainless blind pop rivet — gb/t 12618 / iso 15983 (series 098): (1) stainless can gall on stainless threads under load — use a thread lubricant or anti-galling compound, especially for M6 and below; (2) when joined to aluminum or galvanized steel, stainless can drive galvanic corrosion of the less-noble metal in wet service — isolate with a coating or sleeve where appropriate.
Comparable Grades
For Blind Pop Rivet — GB/T 12618 / ISO 15983 (Series 098), the alternative stainless grade is A4 (316). A2 (304) suits general indoor and outdoor service; A4 (316) adds molybdenum for marine and chloride environments. Where higher strength matters more than corrosion, switch to plated alloy-steel class 8.8 or 10.9.
Sizes of Blind Pop Rivet — GB/T 12618 / ISO 15983 (Series 098) Available in A2 Stainless Steel
| Nominal diameter (mm) | Grip range (mm) | Cap diameter dk (mm) | Free length L (mm) | Body / mandrel material | Reference standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 0.5~3.0 | 5.0 | 7.0 | Aluminum / steel | ISO 15977 / DIN 7337 |
| 3.0 | 0.5~4.0 | 6.0 | 8.0 | Aluminum / steel | ISO 15977 / DIN 7337 |
| 3.2 | 0.5~6.0 | 6.4 | 10.0 | Aluminum / steel | ISO 15977 / DIN 7337 |
| 4.0 | 0.5~6.0 | 8.0 | 12.0 | Aluminum / steel | ISO 15977 / DIN 7337 |
| 4.8 | 0.5~8.0 | 9.5 | 14.0 | Aluminum / steel | ISO 15977 / DIN 7337 |
| 5.0 | 1.0~10.0 | 10.0 | 16.0 | Stainless / stainless | ISO 15977 / DIN 7337 |
| 6.0 | 1.5~12.0 | 12.0 | 18.0 | Stainless / stainless | ISO 15977 / DIN 7337 |