How to choose the correct
Pop Rivet for your job.

Blind rivet diameters and recommended hole sizes
Rivet Diameter mm Recommended
hole size mm
2.4 (3/32”) 2.5
3.2 (1/8”) 3.3
4.0 (5/32”) 4.1
4.8 (3/16”) 4.9
6.4 (1/4”) 6.5
Selecting the correct rivet size
tip: the maximum dimension the rivet head can stick out of the end material is a maximum of 6mm for any riveter to perform most efficiently.

 


Correct Use

Material Thickness

8.0mm
Correct Rivet
4.8 x 12 mm
Soft to Hard Materials

 


Correct Use

Application:

When soft
material (e.g. Timber, insulation and etc..) is used, metal washer should be used to allow the rivet mandrel to break cleanly from the rivet body.