MIDWEST FASTENER CORP
MIDWEST FASTENER CORP 53959 Blind Rivet Dome Head 5/32 in 1/4 in 18-8
A tubular blind rivet with a dome head that expands from one side using a mandrel, made from 18-8 stainless steel
- TypeRivets
- Blind fastening from one side only
- Dome head spreads load across surface
- 18-8 stainless resists corrosion in wet environments
- 5/32 inch diameter fits standard drill sizes
- Quarter inch grip range joins thin panels
Fastener for single-sided joints
The MIDWEST FASTENER 53959 blind rivet joins materials when only one face of the assembly is reachable. A mandrel pulls through the tubular body to expand the blind end before snapping off, leaving a secure dome-head fastening. The 18-8 stainless construction resists corrosion in automotive and general hardware applications. Installers drill a hole, insert the rivet, and set it with a standard rivet tool.
Behaviour under repeated installation
Each rivet is a single-use component; the mandrel fractures at a designed break point during setting so the joint cannot be re-tightened. The dome head distributes clamp load across the surface, reducing pull-through on thin sheet metal or plastic. Because the mandrel is consumed, sustained assembly work requires a fresh rivet for every hole, and the tool must be reloaded each cycle.
Upgrade path and fitment limits
This 5/32 in diameter by 1/4 in length rivet replaces smaller pop rivets when grip range or shear strength must increase, provided the hole size and material thickness match the larger shank. It does not suit joints needing disassembly, countersunk heads, or sealed ends. Builders needing structural blind bolts or multi-grip fasteners should select a different product class.
Highlights
- Blind fastening from one side only
- Dome head spreads load across surface
- 18-8 stainless resists corrosion in wet environments
- 5/32 inch diameter fits standard drill sizes
- Quarter inch grip range joins thin panels
Specifications
| Brand | MIDWEST FASTENER |
|---|---|
| Type | Rivets |
Questions about this item
How much force is needed to set the 5/32 in rivet all day?
A standard hand riveter or pneumatic tool pulls the mandrel through the 18-8 stainless body; the 1/4 in grip range determines the stroke length, not continuous force.
What tool must I already own to install these rivets?
You need a rivet gun — hand, lazy-tong or air-powered — that accepts 5/32 in diameter blind rivets; no other fastener driver works.
Will the 18-8 stainless rivet corrode against my older aluminium panels?
18-8 stainless is more noble than aluminium, so galvanic action can occur in wet conditions; use an isolating washer or sealant if the joint sees moisture.
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