Blind rivets (also commonly referred to as POP Rivets) are mainly used in applications where there is no access to the rear (blind side) of the joint. They are two-piece fasteners consisting of the rivet body (aka shell, or hat) and the stem or mandrel.They are not material specific and therefore they can be used to join two different material types together.They come in different materials, sizes, military or industrial standards, can be installed with the use of a riveting tool and cover a wide range of structural and non structural applications.

Non structural blind rivets are those designed for applications where the connection doesn't need to withstand significant load-bearing forces. They are offered by different  manufacturers under their respective brands, such as STANLEY® Engineered Fastening AVDEL® & POP®, and others but also as part of our own labelled (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines, sourced by quality suppliers and intended as cost-effective alternatives to OEM parts. Depending on the rivet, they are made of different materials such as steel, stainless steel,  alluminum alloys, or combinations, they can be supplied in different head styles, and inch or Metric (M) dimensions conforming to national and international standards such as DIN or ISO respectively (*). Sold in pieces but mostly in packs with the number of rivets per pack indicated in the product SKU after the letters "PK". Appearing sale prices are per unit of sale used each time. Depending on the selected rivet & prevailing stock conditions alternate part numbers of the same rivet may be supplied in lieu of the ordered, meeting or exceeding Standard specifications. For additional information on different products please refer to the Product Description section, the supplied documentation or contact us.

(*) Non structural blind rivets produced in accordance with the German DIN 7337 Standard or respective replacing ISO Standards (ISO 15983 for Protruding Head, and ISO 15977 for Flat/Countersunk Head blind rivets) are offered as part of AVIATIONEU NEW ERA product lines and separately listed.

ATI® TOOLS 110C series flush straight drive rivets with rubber guard are manufactured from S2 high-grade shock-resistant steel and machined in accordance with MIL-STD GGG-R-425. They feature protection with plastic coating to prevent damage during shipment and storage, blended radius between cup and chamfer with no sharp edges, which coin or mar skin, highly polished precision cup, free of machine marks and ridges and chamfered corners. Shank diameter 0.401".  Different sizes are available serve specification requirements for face diameters and lengths.

Rivet cutters of different types are commonly used in Aerospace and many industrial applications. These quality heavy duty tools are made by different manufacturers mostly in hand-held but also in bench mounted versions and can be used for cutting rivets of aluminum and other materials od different diameters and lengths. Some of them are briefly presented below.

ATI® TOOLS 501 series aerospace heavy duty rivet cutters are designed to quickly and easily shear aluminum rivets. They are adjustable for 1/4˝ to 3/4˝ long rivets in 1/16˝ increments. Available in two models with standard handle (ATI 501R) and long handle (ATI 501S).

The RC-1 heavy-duty rivet cutter manufactured by LANCASTER PUMP is designed to mount onto a workbench (or held in vice), and will cut five (5) different diameter rivets, wire, and screws to any of seven (7) different lengths. It is made of hardened steel and the cutting surfaces are ground to exacting tolerances for consistently clean, distortion-free cuts. Accepts diameters: 1/16", 3/32", 1/8", 5/32", and 3/16". Cuts lengths: 5/32", 7/32", 9/32", 11/32", 13/32", 15/32", and 17/32". Shipping weight 3 lbs ( appr. 1.5kg).

For more information on these tools please consult the supplied documentation or contact us.

ATI® TOOLS ATIST1111BK3 anti-slip rivet set, H13 magnetic particle tested. Manufactured to Boeing® specifications. It features polyurethane rim to prevent slipping and damage to skin surfaces. Shank diameter 0.401". Length 2-1/2″. Face diameter 1-1/4″.

ATS Pro-X rivet guns offer unmatched controllability when setting rivets of any type or size. They are used in aircraft manufacturing plants such as Boeing and Lockheed-Martin. With the improved variable power control, proper riveting can be accomplished with confidence.  Different models serve specification requirements (see attached table). 1/8" Aluminum (3/32" Steel) Rivet Capacity. These guns accept all .401 shank rivet sets and attachments. Non-slip Powder Coat Finish. 1/4" NPT Inlet. Lifetime ATS-Pro Warranty.

HOWMET® AEROSPACE Inc. (formerly ARCONIC Inc.) develops and manufactures high performance, engineered products and solutions for the aerospace, industrial gas turbine, commercial transportation and oil and gas markets. HOWMET® FASTENING SYSTEMS product range under different brands offers the greatest breadth and depth of fastening solutions available including self-locking nuts, quick-release fasteners, draw latches, threaded inserts, lock-bolts, and structural blind fasteners.

HOWMET FASTENING SYSTEMS structural blind fasteners and lockbolts (including those under HUCK® brand) are designed to provide permanent, vibration-resistant, superior-quality joining solutions for use in aerospace and industrial applications. Suited for applications where the joints are integral to the structure, they offer high tensile, shear & clamp properties.  For additional information please refer to the Product Description section and the supplied documentation. Installation tool systems (separately listed) are also offered.

U.S. Air Tool Company Inc. (USATCO) is a manufacturer and worldwide distributor of high quality tools for the aerospace/aviation industry. Their offered product range includes installation, assembly, and repair tools and related accessories for air drilling,punch & cutting,  clamp & fastening, cable, wiring & tubing,  lighting & inspection, testing & measuring, riveting, sheet metal forming, sanders & grinders, files,  abrasives & saws, an extensive range of hand, assembly, shop & application tools and more.

For additional information onUSATCO product portfolio please refer to the Product Description section, the supplied documentation or contact us.

Structural screws are made of alloy steel, are properly heat treated, and can be used as structural bolts. Those commonly used in aircraft applications are manufactured to aerospace/military standards/specifications. They are offered as part of our own branded (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines structured in different series based on the standard of their conformance. Some of the screws commonly used include NAS204 through NAS235 and AN509/AN525 series. 

MS24694 Series structural screws have a 100° countersunk Phillips head. They replace the respective AN509 series structural screws of materials and finishes. Minimum tensile strength for steel is 125,000 psi. They are fabricated from alloy steel and cadmium plated per specification QQ-P-416A, Type II, Class 3 or 300 Series Stainless Steel unplated designated by the letters "S" and "C" respectively in the product part number after MS24694 and before the size number.

Sourced from quality suppliers, AVIATIONEU NEW ERA MS24694 series structural screws are offered in different thread sizes and lengths in inches and sold in pieces or packs of specified number of screws designated after the letters "PK" in the product reference number (SKU). For more information, please refer to the individual product presentations, the supplied documentation or contact us.

For over 60 years, CHERRY® AEROSPACE Installation Tools have been specified and used by aircraft manufacturers and repair facilities throughout the world. Each CHERRY® AEROSPACE fastening system is combined with a full range of tools to provide an overall systems approach that ensures optimum compatibility and consistent installation performance. Used worldwide, Their tools are are manufactured to provide maximum service with minimum care. They are offered in a wide variety of hand, pneumatic and pneumatic/hydraulic versions, with optional accessories to permit their use in difficult and limited access areas. The size and type of fastener being installed dictates the type of tool to be used. All installation tools are manufactured at CHERRY® AEROSPACE's plant in Santa Ana, CA, USA.and they are CE Certified.

For additional information please refer to the supplied documentation or contact us.

Blind rivets (also commonly referred to as POP Rivets) are mainly used in applications where there is no access to the rear (blind side) of the joint. Rivets have a two-piece construction, the rivet body, shell, or hat and the stem or mandrel. Both the hat and mandrel are pre-assembled and ready to use. Rivets are installed by using a riveting tool to draw the mandrel which causes the body to deform and clamp down on the joint. Upon reaching the designed clamping force, the mandrel snaps and is discarded. They come in different materials, sizes, military or industrial standards, can be installed with the use of a riveting tool and cover a wide range of structural and non structural applications. A benefit of blind rivets is that they are not material specific and therefore they can be used to combine two different material types together. Furthermore, there is no way to over or under-torque a rivet. If the appropriate diameter and grip range are chosen correctly, the rivet will be installed perfectly every time.

Non structural break mandrel blind rivets are offered as part of AVIATIONEU NEW ERA product lines. They are produced in accordance with the DIN 7337 Standard of the German Institute for Standardisation (Deutsches Institut für Normung, DIN) or respective replacing ISO Standards (ISO 15983 or ISO 15977 for protruding or flat/countersunk head rivets respectively). These standards specify the dimensions, materials, properties and requirements for the use of blind rivets and they are widely used many industries in Europe and worlwide, including automotive, construction and machine building industries.

AVIATIONEU NEW ERA DIN 7337 blind rivets are offered in metric (mm) sizes covering different diameters, lengths and grip ranges. Common diameters include:  2.4 mm, 3.2 mm (1/8″),  4.0 mm, 4.8 mm (3/16″), and 6.4 mm (1/4″).

Material options include steel, stainless steel and aluminum alloys and can be supplied with different finishes, galvanized or coated.

Sold in pieces but mostly in packs with the number of rivets per pack indicated in the product SKU after the letters "PK". Appearing sale prices are per unit of sale used each time.

Intended for use in a wide range of non structural applications in aircrafts, ships, submersibles, RVs, trailers,  machinery, small electronics, and others. 

Please refer to the supplied documentation or contact us.

The CHERRY® Nut-Plate family of fasteners offers an extensive range of head styles in a low cost, pull through style rivet. Rivet heads include the CCR/CCMR274, “Universal”, CCR/CCMR264, 100° Flush, and the CCR/CCMR244, 100° Reduced Flush head (NAS 1097). Sleeve materials include C1018 steel or A-286 CRES stainless steel. Single action installation tools are all that is required to complete this low cost fastening system. Recommended installation tools include the G29 hand tool, which is sold complete with pulling head, or the G902/G902-15 lightweight power tool with pulling heads sold separately.

For additional information please refer to the supplied documentation or contact us.

AICRAFT TOOL SUPPLY (ATS) is a manufacturer of tools and hardware for the aviation industry. ATS offers an extensive range of aircraft countersink cutters and piloted aircraft stop countersink cutters (aka Micro-Stop cutters or Microstop Countersinks) used to make precision countersinks to accept flush-head fasteners.

Our offered ATS countersinks include:

HSS 1/4-28 male threaded 3 cutting flute pilot cutters,

HSS 1/4-28 male threaded, 1/2” diameter zero flute pilot cutters,

HSS 1/4-28 male threaded removable pilot cutters with solid carbide tip (require 1500P pilot),

Hollow cutters designed to cut away swagged or threaded collars from fasteners,

Respective offered ATS Microstops include:

133-HD heavy duty Microstop Countersink with ball bearings for ultra smooth operation. The ball bearing design also makes it run much cooler than a standard microstop,

133-Mini Microstop Countersink for use  in tight areas that can’t be reached by a standard cage. 

133-Slim Microstop Countersink packing all the features of a standard microstop in a slim design of only 11/16” in diameter. 

 Complete kit is a great package deal featuring our 133

133 Microstop Countersink Kit which includes the Microstop and 4 pilot cutters (1000-100 series) in sizes #40, #30, #21, and #12. The kit is also offered with the countersink only.

For additional information please consult the supplied documentation or contact us.

ZEPHYR TOOL GROUP (aka ZEPHYR Manufacturing Co.) is a manufacturer of highest quality assembly tools and tooling systems for the aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing industries. ZEPHYR TOOL GROUP product ranges include assembly tools, maintenance tools, fastener installation and removal tools for the aerospace market, power tool accessories for use in the general industrial tool industry, and commercial products. Brands within their family of tools and products include ZEPHYR Aerospace, ZEPHYR Industrial, KWIK-LOK, LOK-FAST, U.S. INDUSTRIAL TOOL (USIT), HSTOOLING  and MARTIN Aircraft Tools.

U.S. INDUSTRIAL TOOL (USIT) 114 series C-Type compression riveters can be used for assembly operations in aircraft, automotive, truck, bus components, boats, metal furniture, toys, electronic chassis & appliance assembly. One man operated, USIT rivet squeezers increase productivity securing high joint integrity with no dependance on operator's skill level. Available in standard and high output configurations. CE certified. They feature tandem cylinder doubling compression force available from tool, rolling cam and wedge assembly multiplying compression force of piston, "squeeze" action with throttle controllable speed allowing easy control, exceptional accuracy and uniformity & swivel air inlet aiding maneuverability. They develop full squeezing force at 90 P.S.I. 

HI-SHEAR Fasteners are patented fasteners of HI-SHEAR CORPORATION (Patent Holder), subsidiary of LISI AEROSPACE, a manufacturer of advanced aerospace fasteners and installation equipment used in space, military and commercial vehicles. Depending on the fastener, they are made by quality fastener manufacturers (licensees) in different  countries including but not limited to LISI AEROSPACE companies, HOWMET ALCOA / SIMMONDS / FAIRCHILD, PCC  SPS, and others. 

HI-SHEAR nuts and collars are designed to fit with their related HI-LOK™/HI-TIGUE™ and HI-LITE™ pins  (separately presented) forming the respective fastener system. HI-LOK™ nuts and collars are designed to fit HI-LOK™ & HI-TIGUE™ pins. HI-LITE™ nuts and collars are designed to fit HI-LITE™, PULL-IN™, PULL-STEM™ & TAPER HI-LITE™ pins.

With a wide range of shapes, materials and coatings, they are suited for most of structural assemblies and are commonly used in the aerospace industry in tension and shear applications. Collars’ wrenching element is designed to break-away at a controlled preload. It has been tested over time and has proven its reliability when installed with non-torque-controlled tools. Main features of nuts and collars include:

- controlled preload

- wide variety of materials and coatings for installation in all structures

- suitable for shear or tension applications, with captive washer, self-aligning or self-sealing options

- limited access installation, using conventional tooling

- designed with a counterbore to fit nominal and oversized pins

- nuts allow customized torque and preload & low height design for low access areas

Please refer to the supplied documentation for additional information.

Blind Rivets are multi-piece rivet assemblies, capable of being installed from one side of the workpiece.Traditionally, blind rivets were used on aircraft leading edges, trailing edges, and close out areas which are limited to access to one side of the structure.  Current blind rivet usage has expanded to many additional areas of the aircraft in an effort to decrease labor expense and to address the ergonomic issues of solid riveting.

The CherryMAX® locked spindle blind rivets by CHERRY® AEROSPACE are the most reliable, high strength structural fasteners with visual inspectability in the world today. They are also known as "bulbed" fasteners due to their large blind side bearing surface, developed during the installation process. They feature a a visibly inspectable  "Safe-lock" locking collar for more reliable joint integrity, and their own installation washers, which eliminate the problems resulting from worn tool anvils. CherryMAX® rivets are used in thin sheet applications and in materials that may be damaged by other types of blind rivets. They meet the requirements of PS-CMR-3000 and can be supplied in 1/8" through 1/4" diameters in both nominal (CR3212 and CR3213 Series) and 1/64" oversize diameters (CR3242 and CR3243 Series). 

Please refer to the supplied documentation and the Product Description section for detailed information on CherryMAX® rivet and other blind rivets manufactured by CHERRY® AEROSPACE. 

Avdel® is part of STANLEY® Engineered Fastening, offering a wide range of structural and non-structural blind rivets, speed blind rivet fasteners, lockbolts, and tooling systems.

Avdel® blind rivets are made of steel, plastic or other materials with different strengths and material thicknesses.They are ideal for situations where access to the connecting materials is only possible from one side, and used in all manufacturing industries worldwide for almost every assembly task to ensure a secure hold.

Avdel® structural rivets are made for the highest demands due to their high resistance against shear and tensile forces and come in different product lines including Avibulb® XT, Avinox® XT, Hemlok®, Monobolt®, Interlock®, Q-Rivet®, and Klamp-Tite® Structural.

Avdel® non-tructural rivets are used on assemblies without high requirements regarding resistance against shear and tensile force. Like their structural counterparts they come in different models including Avex®, Stavex®, Avinox®, Avibulb®, Bulbex®, T-Lok®, Avdelmate®, and Klamp-Tite® Non-Structural.

 Avdel® Avdel Speed Blind Fasteners are designed for fast and reliable fastening of metals, plastics, composites, and passive electronic components in mid- and high-volume application. Available in a broad choice of materials, finishes, lengths, and diameters, they have been originally designed for the aerospace industry, but now on assembly applications for household goods, lighting, electronic sub-assemblies, light metal fabrication and automotive. Speed blind fastener solutions include Briv®, Chobert®, NeoSpeed®, Rivscrew®, Avsert®, Avtronic®, Avlug®, Grovit®, and Double Flush Chobert®.

Avdel® Lockbolts are two-piece fasteners designed for high-strength and secure assemblies.Quick and easy to use, they provide protection against unwanted loosening and are the ideal when a welding or a screw-nut connection is not not possible, practicable, or too time consuming. Frequently used in commercial vehicles, railway, construction, solar field construction and container manufacturing. Avdel® lockbolts offer perfect resistance to vibration and material fatigue due to the swaged lock which forms collar material permanently into the circular grooves of the bolt. Respective product lines include NeoBolt®, Avdelok®, Avdelok® XT, Maxlok®, Avtainer®, and Avbolt®.

Avdel® Blind Rivet Nuts provide a fast, reliable and cost effective system for the introduction of high-quality, load-bearing threads. They offer many advantages against weld nuts, thread forming screws, press nuts and screw / nut combinations. Product range includes Eurosert®, Nutsert®. Hexsert®/Euro Hexsert®, High Strength Hexsert®, Squaresert®, Versa-Nut®, Jack-Nut®, and Well-Nut®.

In addition to fasteners Avdel® offers a range of powerful and lightweight manual hand tools, hand-held hydraulic tools, hydro-pneumatic tools, battery powered hand tools for processing blind rivets, speed rivets, blind rivet nuts and lockbolts.

Solid shank rivets are relatively low-cost,  permanently installed fasteners used as structural parts in aircraft and other applications where reliability and safety consist a priority.  These rivets are produced in accordance with military and other international standards such as US Army-Navy (AN) standard and Mil-Spec (MS) that followed. AN426/MS20426 and AN470/MS20470 Series rivets are solid aluminum rivets with countersunk head or universal head respectively. Sourced from quality suppliers they are offered as part of our own labelled (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines. They are  available in different diameters and lengths and sold by the pound (lb). Those designated by the letter "A" in their part numbers are "soft" rivets fabricated from 1100-grade aluminum with a tensile strength of 16,000 PSI while rivets designated by the letters "AD" are fabricated from 2117 aluminum and heat treated to the T4 condition. They have a shear strength of 26,000 PSI and a tensile strength of 38,000 PSI. For additional information please refer to the article on an overview of our fasteners, other supplied documentation, the individual product presentations or contact us.

Countersinking is used to ensure that flat head screws or fasteners sit flush against the workpiece. JITTERBUG Pilot Countersink Cutters can be used with flush rivets in different countersinking applications. They consist cost effective alternatives to other brands. They are available separately or in convenient sets of different pilot diameters. Offered sets include 6 pieces (1/4 5/16 3/16 5/32 3/32 1/8 in.) or 4 pieces (3/16 5/32 3/32 1/8 in.) per set. For additional information please consult the supplied documentation or contact us.

HI-SHEAR Fasteners are patented fasteners of HI-SHEAR CORPORATION (Patent Holder), subsidiary of LISI AEROSPACE, a manufacturer of advanced aerospace fasteners and installation equipment used in space, military and commercial vehicles. Depending on the fastener, they are made by quality fastener manufacturers (licensees) in different  countries including but not limited to LISI AEROSPACE companies, HOWMET ALCOA / SIMMONDS / FAIRCHILD, PCC  SPS, and others. 

The HI-SHEAR rivet pin range offers a versatile solution for most of structural assemblies. They consist a very common type of threaded fastener used for clearance, transition and low interference fit throughout the airframe (metallic and composite), from wings to fuselage, in engine fairings, and more. Easily installed from one side, by one person with conventional tooling.

HI-SHEAR rivet pin product portfolio includes the original HI-LOK™ (HL™) system, the latest HI-LITE™ (HST™) pins with an improved recess and HI-TIGUE™ (HLT™) pins with improved fatigue benefits. They can be used in shear and/or tension applications on plain or sloped surfaces and feature controlled preload, a wide range of sizes and variety of materials and coatings for installation in all structures.

Most fasteners are mainly loaded in shear. That should be the only way for rivets as their tension capability is relatively low. Whenever there is a substantial tension load in a fastener, a threaded bolt should be used.

Additional information is available in Product Description section and the supplied documentation.

ATI® TOOLS 106A series flush swivel type rivets are manufactured from S2 high-grade shock-resistant steel and machined in accordance with MIL-STD GGG-R-425. They feature protection with plastic coating to prevent damage during shipment and storage, blended radius between cup and chamfer with no sharp edges, which coin or mar skin, highly polished precision cup, free of machine marks and ridges and chamfered corners. Rivet Type: Flush Swivel Type. Shank diameter 0.401".