A2 Stainless Steel (ISO 3506 group A2 (304 / 1.4301), commonly supplied A2-70) is the most common stainless group for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. When blind pop rivet are specified in this grade, the dimensions remain per GB/T 12618 / ISO 15977; the material determines corrosion behavior (good general corrosion resistance) and the service temperature range (approx. -200 °C to +400 °C, subject to the property class and the joint). Both are covered below with the size table.
Why Choose A2 Stainless Steel for Blind Pop Rivet — GB/T 12618 / ISO 15977 (Series 098)
The most common stainless group for indoor and general outdoor fasteners. For blind pop rivet — gb/t 12618 / iso 15977 (series 098), this matters when good general corrosion resistance is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | ISO 3506 group A2 (304 / 1.4301), commonly supplied A2-70 |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Largely non-magnetic |
| Service temperature | approx. -200 °C to +400 °C, subject to the property class and the joint |
| Corrosion characteristic | Good general corrosion resistance |
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
For stainless blind pop rivet — gb/t 12618 / iso 15977 (series 098) the compatibility question is galvanic rather than galling: joined to aluminum or galvanized steel in wet service, stainless drives corrosion of the less-noble metal. Isolate with a coating, sleeve or non-conductive washer where the joint sees moisture. Note also that stainless is softer than hardened carbon steel, so where the part carries a wear or shear duty, check the load against the grade before substituting.
Comparable Grades
For Blind Pop Rivet — GB/T 12618 / ISO 15977 (Series 098), the alternative stainless grade is A4 (316). A2 (304) covers general indoor and outdoor service. A4 (316) adds molybdenum, which is what buys the chloride resistance for marine and de-icing-salt exposure. Where strength matters more than corrosion, plated alloy steel in class 8.8 or 10.9 is the swap to make.
Using Stainless Fasteners in Aluminum
The galvanic couple here runs the wrong way: aluminum is the less noble metal, so it corrodes and the fastener does not. What governs the rate is the ratio of areas — a large anode and a small cathode is a tolerable combination, the reverse concentrates the attack into thin material around the hole. An isolating washer plus sealant breaks the circuit; where that is impractical, match the fastener to the substrate.
Sizes of Blind Pop Rivet — GB/T 12618 / ISO 15977 (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 |
Dimensions are independent of the material: every size above is available in A2 Stainless Steel.
Custom manufacturing · Made to drawing
Need this rivet in a grade that is not listed?
A2 Stainless Steel is one of the grades the catalog describes. Grip range is what a special usually changes — a joint thickness that falls between two standard rivets. Made by cold heading or drawing.
Minimum order from 2,000 pieces; samples within 7 days of drawing approval.
