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Box of 16 blind rivets large flanged head 3/16 inch diameter 1/4 inch length

MIDWEST FASTENER CORP

MIDWEST FASTENER CORP 53952 Blind Rivet Large Flanged Head 3/16 in Dia 1/4 in L hardware

SKU CH-EXZZ-9FFN4

A blind rivet with a large flanged head that expands from one side to join materials where only single-sided access is possible

  • TypeRivets
  • Blind rivet joins materials from one side only
  • Large flanged head spreads load across wider surface
  • 3/16 inch diameter fits standard hole sizes
  • 1/4 inch grip length suits thin sheet assemblies
  • Manufacturer part number 53952 for easy reordering

Fastener Type and Typical Use

This blind rivet has a large flanged head, a 3/16 inch diameter and a 1/4 inch length. It joins materials when access is only available from one side. A rivet tool pulls the mandrel to expand the blind end before the mandrel snaps off. The fastener suits sheet metal, plastic and similar thin sections.

Installation Process and Tool Requirement

The rivet body is inserted into a pre-drilled hole through both workpieces. A hand or pneumatic riveter draws the mandrel, forming the clinched tail on the blind side. No heat, threading or access to the rear surface is needed during setting. The mandrel breaks at a designed point once the joint is clamped.

Upgrade From Solid Rivets or Screws

This part replaces solid rivets that require two-sided access and bucking bars. It also replaces machine screws where tapping or a nut is impractical on thin material. The switch is worth it when joint access is restricted to one face or when faster, single-operator assembly is required.

Highlights

  • Blind rivet joins materials from one side only
  • Large flanged head spreads load across wider surface
  • 3/16 inch diameter fits standard hole sizes
  • 1/4 inch grip length suits thin sheet assemblies
  • Manufacturer part number 53952 for easy reordering

Specifications

BrandMIDWEST FASTENER
TypeRivets

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3/16 in diameter rivet and what step is often missed?

Drill a 3/16 in hole through both parts, insert the rivet, then pull the mandrel with a rivet gun until it snaps; the step often missed is confirming the mandrel breaks flush so the clamp is complete.

What maintenance or replacement will the 53952 rivet need later?

The rivet is a permanent fastener; it requires no maintenance, but if the joint loosens you must drill out the rivet and install a new one.

What limit appears first on the large flanged head under sustained vibration?

The clamp load of the 1/4 in long rivet can relax if the joined material creeps, so the joint may loosen before the rivet itself fails.

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