For blind pop rivet in Grade 8.8 Steel, the controlling selection factors are corrosion exposure, strength requirement and service temperature. The grade data for Grade 8.8 Steel (class 8.8) is summarized below together with every size supplied.
Why Choose Grade 8.8 Steel for Blind Pop Rivet — GB/T 12618 / ISO 15983 (Series 098)
The workhorse medium-carbon alloy grade for structural joints. For blind pop rivet — gb/t 12618 / iso 15983 (series 098), this matters when requires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection is the primary requirement.
Mechanical & Physical Properties
| Grade designation | class 8.8 |
|---|---|
| Magnetic response | Magnetic |
| Service temperature | up to approx. +300 °C |
| Corrosion characteristic | Requires plating (zinc) for corrosion protection |
Corrosion Behavior in Service
Carbon and alloy steel blind pop rivet — gb/t 12618 / iso 15983 (series 098) require a coating for corrosion protection. Zinc plating (with or without passivation) is the most common; hot-dip galvanizing is used for outdoor structural service; black-oxide is mainly a tarnish-prevention finish for tool-room use.
Galvanic & Galling Considerations
For blind pop rivet — gb/t 12618 / iso 15983 (series 098) in steel, the dominant compatibility issue is hydrogen embrittlement at high property classes (10.9 and above) when electroplated. Plating must be followed by an appropriate baking treatment, or a non-electroplated finish (mechanical zinc, zinc flake) should be substituted.
Sizes of Blind Pop Rivet — GB/T 12618 / ISO 15983 (Series 098) Available in Grade 8.8 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 |