Forgefix Aluminium Rivets 4.8 x 12mm Bag of 100

The ForgeFix Aluminium Rivets are blind rivets designed for securing materials with a steel-plated stem and an aluminium head for a neat, low-profile finish. They come in a 4.8 mm diameter and 12 mm length, with a grip range of 5.0–7.0 mm, making them suitable for joining sheet steel and other thin materials in DIY projects. The rivets feature a zinc-plated finish and are supplied in packs of 100. Compatible with most rivet guns, including manual and pneumatic applicators, these rivets are installed by inserting the rivet into a drilled hole and using a rivet gun to pull the mandrel, expanding the body to secure the materials. The dome-head variant provides a bearing surface with a diameter double that of the rivet body, enhancing load distribution.”

Features

• Steel-plated stem with aluminium head for a neat, low-profile look
• Diameter 4.8 mm; length 12 mm; grip range 5.0–7.0 mm
• Zinc-plated finish; aluminium alloy body with steel mandrel
• Dome head variant: bearing surface diameter double the rivet body
• Pack size: 100 rivets
• Compatible with most rivet guns (manual and pneumatic)

Installation

Insert the rivet into a drilled hole through the parts to be joined. Use a rivet gun to pull the mandrel, expanding the rivet body and securing the materials together. Ensure the grip range matches the material thickness for a secure fit. The dome-head design provides a larger bearing surface to accommodate typical materials unless they are extremely soft or brittle, and the rivet can be fixed with a hand-held or pneumatic rivet gun.