Fasteners: Breakstem Rivets

Stavex® (Non-Structural)

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Head Styles Materials (Rivet / Stem) Sizes Product Series Data Sheets 120o Countersunk Steel / Steel 1/8, 3/16 0BS04 Imperial - Metric Dome Steel / Steel 1/4 01610-04844 Imperial - Metric Dome Steel / Steel 1/8, 5/32, 3/16 0BS01 Imperial - Metric Dome Stainless / Stainless 1/8, 5/32, 3/16 0BS11 Imperial - Metric Large Flange Steel / Steel 3/16 0BE34 Imperial - Metric

Description

Multi-grip means the rivet has the capability to join component parts having a broad range of thicknesses, thus reducing inventory where a variety of rivet sizes might otherwise be necessary. The multi-grip feature is an extension in large part of the excellent bulbing tail formation on the application blind side. Depending on the thickness of the application, the tail of the rivet body will collapse into one, two or three bulbs. This not only allows the Stavex® rivet to accomodate varying application thicknesses, but creates a load bearing surface, which absorbs the force of setting the rivet. Otherwise the setting force, or clamp load, could spread into the application material and might damage the material.

Hole filling means the rivet will expand radially into the application hole to provide a strong, vibration resistant joint and compensate for irregular, oversized, slotted or misaligned holes. Also, it can stop sheet movement in applications with non-standard holes.

The Stavex® rivet relies on the combination of multi-grip, hole filling properties and excellent bulbing tail formation to create an extremely strong joint. This makes the Stavex® rivet ideal for use in thin sheet, soft, brittle and low strength materials, as well as resulting in high resistance to pull-out loads. While it is always recommended that application thickness and hole size meet the specified ranges, properties of the Stavex® rivet allow it to accomodate applications slightly outside those dimensions.

Features

• Multi-grip capability
• Superior hole fill
• High shear and tensile strength
• Provides a large blind side bearing area against the rear sheet
• Retained stem
• Stainless steel option provides high corrosion resistance and is ideal or applications requiring elevated temperatures
• Wide choice of installation tools
• One fastener can be used to replace several standard grip fasteners
• Accommodates wide variations in material thickness
• Reduced fastener inventory and simpler stock control
• Spreads the tail bearing load/clamp on the rear sheet
• Ideal for use in thin sheet materials
• Compensates for irregular, oversized, slotted or misaligned holes
• Can stop sheet movement in non-standard holes
• Provides strong, vibration resistant joints
• No damage, electrical problems or rattling due to loose stems

• Metal to metal
• Plastic to plastic
• Metal to plastic
• Metal rear sheet

• Automotive
• Commercial vehicles
• Domestic appliances
• Electronics
• Electrical equipment
• General light industrial
• Heating and ventilating

Installation Tools

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