Overview
Trifold rivets are made for soft, brittle or thin materials. On the blind side the body splits into three legs that spread the clamping force over a larger area.
This reduces the risk of cracking the parts and copes with irregular or oversized holes. Available with coloured heads.
Specifications
| Diameters | 3.2, 4.0, 4.8, 5.0, 6.4 mm |
|---|---|
| Lengths | 14 mm to 30 mm |
| Grip range | 0.5 mm to 13.5 mm |
| Head styles | Dome, flange; coloured heads |
| Material | Body aluminium 5052, mandrel aluminium 5056 |
Sizes & part numbers
| Diameter | Lengths (mm) | Grip range (mm) | Tensile / shear (N) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 mm | 14–20 | 0.5–10.5 | 400 / 500 |
| 4.0 mm | 14–25 | 1.0–13.0 | 700 / 600 |
| 4.8 mm | 16–25 | 1.0–12.5 | 1100 / 800 |
| 5.0 mm | 16–25 | 1.0–12.5 | 1300 / 1100 |
| 6.4 mm | 23–30 | 1.5–13.5 | 2500 / 2000 |
Key features
- Three-leg blind-side grip
- No cracking of soft parts
- Copes with oversized holes
Applications
PlasticsSoft materialsInsulationPlasterboard
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