This article was updated April 12, 2023. It was originally published Feb. 3, 2016. Blind rivets, also called pop rivets, are commonly used to hold components together more efficiently and reliably ...

Emhart Teknologies has announced the launch of the new POP® ProSet® 2500 Rivet Tool. Designed specifically to set all 3, 4, 5 and 6 (2.4mm – 5.0mm) size blind rivets, including high strength and ...

FILKO® blind rivet nuts are single-part hollow-thread nuts which are installed ‘blind’ from a single side without the need for reworking. They therefore represent an efficient and impressive solution.

One of the most noticeable methods of adding the handcrafted, purposeful mechanical look to a hot rod is with the use of rivets. Not since Rosie the Riveter was putting airplanes together during World ...

FASTEKS KD-TECH® / ecosyn®-BCT blind rivet nuts are load-bearing threads, which are designed for applications in thin walled, high-tensile, soft, brittle and sandwich-materials. KD-TECH® / ecosyn®-BCT ...

You may have to secure two thin pieces of metal together from time to time. It's possible to do this with solder, epoxy or screws with special threads meant for biting into thin metal, but my guess is ...

Rivet guns are a necessity if you need to secure a blind rivet or pop rivet. These types of fasteners are frequently used if you do not have access to the other side of the materials you are securing ...

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