T 12618 is the international standard for blind pop rivet — gb/t 12618 / iso 15983 (series 098). This page sets out what the standard governs, the size range it specifies, and the related standards you will see referenced in datasheets.
T 12618 — Scope
T 12618 specifies the dimensions and tolerances of blind pop rivet — gb/t 12618 / iso 15983 (series 098). Material, property class, surface finish and packaging are governed by separate documents in the same standards family (for example ISO 898-1 for the mechanical property classes of bolts and screws).
Tolerance & Product Grades
T 12618, alongside the related GB/T 12618 / ISO 15983 entries on this site, specifies product grades (typically A or B for fine work and C for general engineering) and tolerance classes for the controlling dimensions. Choose the grade against the precision your application requires.
Dimensions Specified by T 12618
| 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 |
Companion Standards
T 12618 controls only the geometry of blind pop rivet — gb/t 12618 / iso 15983 (series 098). The mechanical strength is set by ISO 898-1 (bolts and screws) or ISO 898-2 (nuts); the surface finish is governed by separate finish standards (e.g. ISO 4042 for electroplating). For corrosion testing, the relevant document is ISO 9227 (neutral salt spray).
When to Specify T 12618
Choose T 12618 for international engineering work and OEM supply where ISO standards are the contractual reference. It is the default modern specification for blind pop rivet — gb/t 12618 / iso 15983 (series 098).
