MIDWEST FASTENER CORP
MIDWEST FASTENER CORP 61865 Tubular Rivet Truss Head hardware
Tubular rivet with a truss head reduces installation force by rolling outward
- TypeRivets
- Tubular design reduces installation force with rolled tip
- Truss head spreads load across wider bearing surface
- Steel construction provides strength for structural joints
- 1/8 inch diameter suits standard rivet applications
- 5/16 inch grip length fits common material thicknesses
What it is
The MIDWEST FASTENER 61865 is a tubular rivet with a truss head designed for joining materials where a lower setting force is required. The tubular tip rolls outward during installation to create a secure joint. It suits maintenance, fabrication and assembly tasks that call for this specific fastener style.
Thermals noise and power
As a passive mechanical fastener, the rivet generates no heat, consumes no power and produces no operational noise. Performance depends entirely on the installation tool and the workpiece materials rather than on any electrical or thermal characteristic of the rivet itself.
Sustained load behaviour
Under sustained load the formed tubular clinch maintains its grip as long as the joint design and material thickness match the rivet dimensions. The steel body resists shear and tensile stress within the limits of the fastener geometry. It is not intended for applications that require a solid-shank rivet or a higher clamping force than the tubular design provides.
Highlights
- Tubular design reduces installation force with rolled tip
- Truss head spreads load across wider bearing surface
- Steel construction provides strength for structural joints
- 1/8 inch diameter suits standard rivet applications
- 5/16 inch grip length fits common material thicknesses
Specifications
| Brand | MIDWEST FASTENER |
|---|---|
| Type | Rivets |
Questions about this item
How do I install the 61865 tubular rivet and what step is often missed?
Drill a 1/8 in hole, insert the rivet, then roll the tubular tip outward with a rivet setter; the step people skip is fully flaring the tube so the joint clamps tight.
What maintenance or replacement will the 61865 rivet need later?
The steel rivet is a permanent fastener; it requires no scheduled maintenance, but if the joint loosens from vibration you must drill it out and install a new rivet.
What limit appears first when the 61865 rivet sees sustained vibration or load?
The clinched tubular tail can work loose before the steel shank yields, so the joint loses clamp force first under cyclic loading.
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