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Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets

3 catalogued sizes, dimensioned to Trade series (Avdel Monobolt). Pick any row and the technical drawing redraws to it.

Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets to Trade series (Avdel Monobolt) are catalogued in dia 4.8-10 mm. 3 sizes are held in the table below, and the technical drawing redraws to whichever row you select.

Standard
Trade series (Avdel Monobolt)
Dia
4.8-10 mm
Catalogued sizes
3

Dimensions are nominal values from the governing standard. Confirm the tolerance class for your application before ordering.

Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets technical product image

Applications & Industries

The sectors that buy Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets, and the duty each one buys them for. Stocked from 4.8 to 10 (nominal diameter).

Industries that specify Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets

  • Cladding systems One-side sheet fastening with a mechanically retained breakstem.
  • HVAC enclosures High-volume structural riveting where the rear face cannot be reached.
  • Rail equipment Vibration-exposed panel joints using a filled structural rivet body.
  • Commercial vehicles Structural blind joints in frames, panels and box sections.
  • Transport & bodywork Trailer, bus and van panels joined blind from one side.
  • Signage & cladding Fast, vibration-resistant fixing of thin material.

Typical applications

  • retaining the breakstem to keep the installed body filled
  • joining sheet, profiles and closed sections without rear access
  • selecting a sealed-joint configuration only when the listed option qualifies
  • forming a multi-grip structural blind joint from one side
  • blind fixing where only one side can be reached
  • riveted pivots that must stay tight but still turn

Service conditions to specify against

Marine and coastal
Available in A4 (316) stainless for chloride exposure — coastal structures, pool halls, water treatment and deck hardware, where A2 will eventually pit.
Sealed joints
Used where the fixing has to keep water or air out as well as hold — the elastomer, not the fastener, decides service life.
Vibration
Specified where cyclic load would loosen a plain nut or screw — rotating plant, rail, mobile equipment and anything that is not re-torqued in service.

Where to use something else

  • Do not treat every material and grip combination as sealed; confirm the exact rivet configuration.
  • Not for a joint that has to come apart in service — removal means drilling the rivet out.

Full application guide: where Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets are used, how to specify them, and the cases they are wrong for

Technical Drawing

Customize the parameters below — every spec field is editable, and the drawing redraws to match the values you choose. Changing the size will snap the other fields to that size's standard values; you can then override any individual value.

Sends the selected values to the quote form below.

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The form below follows the current technical drawing configuration. Change the drawing values above and the request details update automatically.

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Specification
Business Information

Dimensions & Specifications (Trade series (Avdel Monobolt))

Every row below is a starting point for the customizer above — pick any size and the drawing will redraw to that row.

Nominal diameter (mm)Equivalent inch diameterGrip typeStem lockMaterial optionsJoint option
4.83/16multi-grip structuralmechanically lockedaluminum alloy / steel / 304Cu-A2 / 316-A4 stainlesssealed-joint capable
6.41/4multi-grip structuralmechanically lockedaluminum alloy / steel / 304Cu-A2 / 316-A4 stainlesssealed-joint capable
103/8multi-grip structuralmechanically lockedaluminum alloy / steel / 304Cu-A2 / 316-A4 stainlesssealed-joint capable

Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets conform to Trade series (Avdel Monobolt). As rivets, they are specified by the dimensions in the table below; this page also covers materials, finishes and typical uses.

What Are Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets?

Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets are rivets defined by Trade series (Avdel Monobolt). They are selected by nominal diameter and the dimensional characteristics shown below, and are available in a range of materials and finishes to suit the application and environment.

Materials & Finishes

Common materials include carbon steel (typically zinc plated or hot-dip galvanized), hardened or case-hardened steel where wear matters, and stainless steel A2 (304) or A4 (316) for corrosion resistance. Specify the material, hardness where relevant, and the surface finish appropriate to your application and environment.

Pricing

Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets are supplied to order. Pricing starts from approximately US$0.30 per piece for standard sizes in carbon steel; final pricing depends on size, material, finish and order quantity (MOQ applies). Submit your exact configuration with the quote form above.

Inside the plant

Manufactured in our own plant

This part is cold-formed, threaded, heat-treated and finished in-house. The stages below are where its class and finish are actually decided.

  1. Wire rod feeding into a cold heading machine
    01

    Cold heading

    Wire rod is drawn to size and cold-formed into blanks. Forming rather than cutting keeps the grain flow continuous around the head, which is where a bolt is most likely to fail.

    Head dimensions and under-head radius checked at set-up and per shift.

  2. Thread rolling machine producing bolt threads
    02

    Thread rolling

    Threads are rolled between hardened dies rather than cut. Rolled threads are stronger in fatigue than cut threads and hold pitch and flank angle far more consistently across a batch.

    Go / no-go ring gauges to ISO 965 tolerance class 6g.

  3. Baskets of bolts staged for heat treatment
    03

    Heat treatment

    Quench-and-temper brings carbon and alloy steel to the property class ordered — 8.8, 10.9 or 12.9 — with the furnace charge tracked so a finished lot can be traced back to it.

    Core hardness and tensile tested per lot to ISO 898-1.

  4. Zinc plated bolts in a treatment basket
    04

    Surface treatment

    Zinc, zinc-nickel, hot-dip galvanizing, black oxide, phosphate and Dacromet, selected against the service environment rather than against the price list.

    Coating thickness and neutral salt spray hours to ISO 9227.

Frequently Asked Questions

What standard are Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets manufactured to?

Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets are manufactured to Trade series (Avdel Monobolt). The dimensional values on this page follow that standard.

Which sizes of Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets does Engineering Hardware supply?

The table on this page lists 3 sizes for Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets, ranging from 4.8 to 10. Sizes outside the table can be quoted on request.

In which materials are Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets supplied?

Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets are supplied in aluminum, steel and stainless, with finishes including zinc plating, hot-dip galvanizing and black oxide. Choose material and finish to suit the load and the service environment for Structural Breakstem Blind Rivets.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the parametric drawing on this page to set the exact configuration (size, material, finish) and click "Request this configuration" — a specialist from Engineering Hardware will respond within one business day.