BLIND RIVETS

In this page, we are introduced you all with the information of blind rivets. There are many types of blind rivets. For your information, although these type of rivets are not commonly used in the commercial aircraft, but they can be found on the amateur type of aircraft.

TYPES OF BLIND RIVETS

1. Friction Cherrylock Rivet
2. Bulbed Cherrylock Rivet
3. Cherrymax Rivet
4. Pop Rivet

Figure 1: Types of Blind Rivets

Figure 2: Characteristics of Blind Rivets

Figure 3: Diameter of Rivets

POP RIVETS

Figure 4: Pop Rivet

• Used in many commercial devices where speed of installation is vital.
• Not used for structural applications in certificated aircraft, however are used in many applications for amateur-built aircraft.

RIVNUTS

Figure 5: The Method of Setup Rivnuts

1. Trade name of hollow, blind rivets for secondary structures.
2. One piece, internally threaded rivet which can be used as blind nut plates, blind rivets or as a combination of both.
3. Normally used to attach brackets, trim materials, and lightly loaded fittings after the assembly has been completed.
4. Two head types each with 2 ends the flat head with open or closed end and the Countersunk head with open or closed end.

Figure 5: Rivnut Heading Tool

Figure 6: Head Style of Rivnut, NAS 1329 (Flat Head) & NAS 1330 (Countersunk Head 100͒ )

VIDEOS WHICH RELATED TO BLIND RIVETS

1. This video show us how the rivets and rivet tools are made.

Youtube Video's Reference

Video Title:  How It's Made - Rivets and Rivet Tools

Youtube Channel: Panos Egglezos

Description: Discovery and Science Channel's How It's Made Rivets and Rivet Tools episode.

Youtube's link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlygVIv-HEo

2. This video is a simulation of drilling and riveting system that applied on the aircraft assemble part.

Youtube Video's Reference

Video Title:  Simulation of drilling and riveting system of aircraft based on two industrial robots
Youtube Channel: Songyan Xin
Description: None
Youtube's link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih89unYl0-g