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.

AIRPRO INDUSTRY CORP. manufactures professional quality air tools, hand  & auto repair tools and accessories for professional applications under  the brand name AIRPROWU. AIRPROWU extensive product line ranges from aircraft tools to industrial, automotive/motorcycle ,tooling/molding, construction and auto body shop solutions and solutions for electronic assembly lines. AIRPROWU compression riveters include different models covering different capacity requirements for aluminum and steel. They come in different dimensions and are  offered with matching yokes to cover various application needs. Please refer to the specifications of individual compression riveters.

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.

Rivet Pin Gauges from HI-SHEAR CORPORATION,  subsidiary of LISI AEROSPACE, can be used for inspection or measurement of correct grip length of HI-LITE™ / HI-LOK™ rivet pins. Different HI-SHEAR Pin Protrusion Gauges are offered for respective HI-LITE™ / HI-LOK™series pins. HI-SHEAR Grip Gauge Assemblies can be used to measure the “grip length” of HI-LOK™ and HI-LITE™ pins, shear lockbolts, structural screws and bolts. The HI-SHEAR 2-651 Grip Gauge Assembly includes one HI-SHEAR 2-612 Grip Gauge & one HI-SHEAR 2-615 Grip Gauge Slide. The 2-612 Grip Gauge measures in increments 1/16” to 3”(1 mm to 75 mm). Made from spring temper stainless steel, 3/4" x 6-1/4".

JIFFY® AIR TOOL is a market leading solutions provider specializing in professional grade hand held, limited access, pneumatic drilling and fastener installation tools for the aerospace and aircraft industries. Manufactured in the USA, their product portfolio includes an extensive line of specialty hand-held pneumatic tools designed and built for easy, trouble-free operation and reach into difficult areas. Their tools are widely used by airframe assembly, maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities.

Modular Drill Motors & Attachments (JMD)

JIFFY® AIR TOOL pioneered the “Modular Tool” platform for drill motors and attachments (JMD). JIFFY® motors can accept a wide variety of drill attachments to meet limited access requirements.JIFFY® Pistol Grip Straight style drilling tools are offered in models with forward running, reverse running and reversible functions, safety trigger option, 250 – 20,000 RPM, and 0.3 – 1.5 HP.  Available Thread Sizes: 1/4-28, 10-32, 9/32-40, 5/16-24, 3/8-24 and 7mm Collet.

Modular Fastener Installation Tools (JMI)

With JIFFY® modular fastener installation platform installation motors can accept a wide variety of install attachments to meet limited access requirements. The latter are available in 17° indexable or fixed, 20° indexable or fixed, “L”, and straight install type offered in various series correlating to the torque capacity of the fastener. Their versatility is further enhanced by the three offered drive styles: a socket and key system,a flush gear with a key and a hex through with no key control to allow access to confined space installations.

In addition to the modular installation tools, ratchet install tools in straight, 17° and 20° head styles are also available. Their pneumatic ratchet wrenches can be used for HI-SHEAR fastener (*) installation quickly, easily, and efficiently. Their new & improved spring loaded hex tip holder allows the use of special hex tips that will hold the HI-LOK™ style fastener in place when installing non-interference fasteners. With the new & improved design, hex tips are easier than ever to change and can literally be changed in just a few seconds.JIFFY®  sockets and hex tips (sold separately) can be used with these wrenches.

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

 (*) HI-SHEAR CORPORATION Fastening System includes HI-LITE™, HI-LOK™ and HI-LOK™/HI-TIGUE™ pin and collar fastener combinations. The HI-LOK™ fasteners are the second most used fasteners in aircraft structural assembly after the solid rivets MS20470 and MS20426. The HI-LOK™ fastener system includes a rivet pin (similar to a screw but with additional advantages) and a collar (similar to a nut). Pneumatic installation/removal tools for HI-LOK™ or HI-LOK™ style fasteners are also offered by  HS Tooling and U.S Air Tool Co. (USATCO). Please refer to the respective product presentations.

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".  

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. 

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.

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.

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.

HSTOOLING (formerly HI-SHEAR TOOLING) is a brand of ZEPHYR Manufacturing Co., Inc. (aka Zephyr Tool Group) designing and manufacturing the highest quality aerospace and industrial assembly tools and tooling systems.

HSTOOLING product porfolio includes installation, assembly and repair tools for Aerospace (air drills, riveters, both conventional rivet hammers and compression riveters, specialty fastener installation and other tools and accessories).

HSTOOLING ULTRALITE® compression riveters include different models covering different capacity requirements for aluminum and steel.They are  offered in Alligator jaw and C-Yoke models and feature ergonomic design, weight reduction vs. comparable-force models, high-strength forged jaws and C-yokes, precison bearings and shafts.  The new 702 and 702T alligator models posess outstanding force-to-size ratios. 

HSTOOLING Air Driver Assemblies are designed specifically for installing HI-SHEAR CORPORATION HI-LOK™ (*), HI-LITE™,  and HI-LOK™/HI-TIGUE™ pin and collar fastener combinations. They come in a variety of sizes and configurations, to drive fasteners in both open and restricted-access areas. Compact, lightweight, fast and reliable HSTOOLING tooling systems generate low noise compared with conventional riveting, require minimum employee training, and are designed to operate at a normal factory air pressure of 90 psi with 1/4 or 3/8 inch air lines.

Installation/removal tools for Hi-Lok™ or Hi-Lok™ style fasteners made by Jiffy Air Tool and USATCO are also offered. Pleae refer to the respective product presentations.

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

(*) The HI-LOK™ fasteners from HI-SHEAR CORPORATION, subsidiary of LISI AEROSPACE, are the second most used fasteners in aircraft structural assembly after the solid rivets MS20470 and MS20426. The HI-LOK™ fastener system includes a rivet pin (similar to a screw but with additional advantages) and a collar (similar to a nut).

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″.

MONOGRAM AEROSPACE FASTENERS® is part of TRIMAS AEROSPACE™ which serves the world’s markets with industry leading products including specialty fasteners, temporary fasteners for fixturing and alignment, fastener installation tools, finishing and removal tools and the design of innovative fastening solutions for the aerospace industry. The blind rivet portfolio of MONOGRAM AEROSPACE FASTENERS® includes:

The Visu-Lok® family of high strength fasteners available to 112 KSI shear. Designed for use in metal structures they address the need for cost-effective one-sided fastener installation as they are fully installed and verified from one side of the structure. Features: High strength. ease of installation, self-locking resisting loosening in severe vibration, available in a wide range of materials, unified or metric sizes, head styles, including oversize and close tolerance interference fit configurations, compliance with NAS standards, easily adapted to robotic or automated installation.

Composi-Lok® fasteners, industry's standard for blind fastening of composite laminates but equally well-suited to metal structures, they  provide superior joint integrity. Approved on virtually all composite airframe programs throughout the world. Features: large blind upset eliminating composite damage, easy, labor-saving one-sided installation, controlled clamp-up, compatible with graphite, available in titanium or CRES materials to resist galvanic corrosion, visual locking, fuel-tight sealing capability.

Radial-Lok® unique hole-filling, high strength blind fasteners. With their uniform radial expansion throughout the entire fastener grip, they are uniquely suited to offer both enhanced fatigue strength & lightning strike damage protection. Uniform radial expansion throughout the entire length of the clearance fit hole. Features: interference fits to .006″, enhanced fatigue life, eliminate costly hole preparation, clearance fit before installation, easy one-sided installation, high clamp-up,  large blind-side upset, tighter joints, ideal for aluminum and composite applications, available in 3/16″ through 3/4″ diameters, including oversizes, .100″ grip accommodation, 7-deg. blind slope capability.

OSI-Bolt®, the only blind bolts capable of equivalent usage with solid shank bolts offering a full 1.5D bearing area. Direct replacement for solid shank pin-and-collar systems. Suited for primary structures they deliver strength with the added advantages of simple one-sided installation & a flush break-off for installed cost savings in both metal and composite structures. The updated titanium Ti-OSI® combines all these advantages in a weight-saving configuration. Features: availability in 95 & 112 KSI shear and a variety of hex, tension, shear, and protruding head styles, diameters from 5/32″ to 1/2”, 1/64” and 1/32” oversize availability, 1/16” grip with +/- .015” capability, “Vise-like” sheet take-up, flat, uniform blind-side footprint ...

Boeing & Airbus, the two leading airframe builders, have developed specifications for fasteners, hardware and other parts manufactured by different companies. Compliance with  Boeing (aka BAC) and Airbus (aka ASNA) Standards is a  prerequisite for installation or use of these parts on their respective aircraft. In many cases, Boeing & Airbus fasteners and other parts have the same fit, form, and function and they are considered as alternatives or substitutes to the respective parts designed and/or manufactured by industry leaders such as HI-SHEAR  or HOWMET in the case of fastening products.They also conform to widely accepted Military & Aerospace Standards such as AN, MS, NAS and others. However, caution is required as, depending on their series & conforming standard, fasteners are offered in Imperial (in.), Metric (mm) systems, or  both, with resulting variations in their dimensions and units of measurement of their properties.

As a result of the extensive portfolio of fastening products (including screws and bolts, nuts, washers, pins, rivets, clamps, and many others) from different leading suppliers, and those falling under Boeing, Airbus, Military and Aerospace Standards, these are listed separately in our Web Platform for Supplies.  It must be noted that, depending on the intended application, usually more than one options are available to prospective buyers and selection is finally made, apart from specifications, on the basis of price or lead time required for non-stock parts. Whenever possible,correlation tables and other information and documentation is provided to facilitate the users' awareness on interchangeability of offered fasteners and the selection of the right parts for their intended application. For additional information please 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.

Jo-Bolt is a trade name for an internally threaded three-piece rivet. A Jo-Bolt consists of three factory preassembled parts, a threaded steel alloy bolt, a threaded steel nut, and an expandable stainless steel sleeve. During installation the bolt is turned while the nut is held. This causes the sleeve to expand over the end of the nut, forming the blind head and clamping against the work. When driving is complete, a portion of the bolt breaks off. The high shear and tensile strength of the Jo-Bolt  fasteners makes them suitable for use in high-stress applications where some of the other blind fasteners would not be practical. Other advantages include their excellent resistance to vibration, weight saving, and fast installation by one person. Jo-Bolts are often encountered in the permanent structure of late model aircraft, in areas which are not often subjected to replacement or servicing. Manufactured to different aerospace standards such as NAS 1669, 1670, 1750, or 1751 they are offered as OEM parts of their respective producers or as respective Standard part numbers under our own labelled (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines.

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 105A series AN470/MS20470 universal-head cup shaped double offset drive 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: AN470/MS20470 universal-head. Shank diameter 0.401".  Available in different rivet sizes, body diameters and lengths in inches.

MS20604 and MS20605 Standard pull-thru rivets are unique blind rivets typically used in nut plate applications. MS20604 and MS20605 series blind rivets are superseded by those of NASM20604 and NASM20605 respectively.They are both non structural blind rivets with universal head (MS20604) or 100 deg. flush head (MS20605). These rivets are ideal in circumstances with very limited clearance while allowing for a secure set on both sides of the application. The symmetrical insertion allows for access and installation on either side while retaining its blind rivet capacity of one-sided installation. NASM/MS 20604 rivets come with a Universal Head, allowing for ease of installation while retaining strength and security. 

Sourced from quality manufacturers, NASM20604/MS20604 and NASM20605/MS20605 blind rivets are offered either as part of our own label (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines or as OEM parts of PCC CHERRY® AEROSPACE and other manufacturers (separately listed). They are available in different mil-spec approved materials, such as 2117-T4 grade Aluminum or 5056 Grade Aluminum, finishes and sizes. They are sold in packs of specified number of rivets per pack indicated after the letters "PK" in the product reference code (SKU).

Economy models of gauges for shop rivet heads and rivet lengths are available from ATS.

ATS rivet head gauges are offered as a set of four gauges for -3, -4, -5, & -6 rivets. Each gauge measures MINIMUM height and MINIMUM diameter of shop heads AFTER setting. Works for measuring both universal head and flush rivets. Color coded anodized finish.

ATS rivet length gauge measures -3, -4, -5 & -6 rivets. Used to check length of rivets BEFORE setting. Works with universal and flush head rivets.

The set of rivet head gauges and the length gauge can be ordered as kit or separately.