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.

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".  

ATI® TOOLS 100A series (straight drive) and 101A series (offset drive) AN470/MS20470 universal-head cup shaped  rivets are manufactured from S2 high-grade shock-resistant steel and machined in accordance with MIL-STD GGG-R-425. Respective flush head rivets of ATI® TOOLS 100A/101A series are designated by the letter "F" after the series number (i.e. 100AF/101AF respectively. 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". Available in different rivet sizes, body diameters and lengths in inches.

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 ...

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.

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 product line of Hydraulic Riveters include pneumatic, industrial hydraulic, air hydraulic riveter tools and others. Please refer to the specifications of individual riveters.

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® rivet by CHERRY® AEROSPACE is the most reliable, high strength structural fastener with visual inspectability in the world today.  It features the "Safe-lock" locking collar for more reliable joint integrity, and meets the requirements of PS-CMR-3000. CherryMAX® fasteners are currently available 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. 

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.

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).

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.

Νuts and collars by HI-SHEAR CORPORATION, subsidiary of LISI AEROSPACE, 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.

GOEBEL® is leading manufacturer of high quality fasteners with product lines extending from blind Rivets, self-tapping/drilling screws, and sealing washers, to drill bits, nut drivers, toggle latches, hand & power tools, PPE equipment, and many more innovative specialty products. GOEBEL® blind rivets, much like other GOEBEL® fastening products, are widely recognized used by leading companies in nearly every industry including oil & gas, automotive, HVAC, railroad, aerospace, telecommunications, and construction.

Blind rivets are offered in different product families in different materials, finishes head styles and sizes to meet intended application requirements. They include Standard, Multi-Grip, Semi Structural & Structural, Tri-Folding & Load Spreading as well as Specialty blind rivets. More information on GOEBEL® Structural Blind Rivets is included in the Product Description. Additional information on GOEBEL® Blind Rivers is also available in the documentation in the Attachment section.

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.

POP® PRG510A/MCS510A series air rivet guns are strong, compact, and trouble-free pneumatic tools ideal for continuous high-production riveting. Αvailable with either a deflector (PRG) or with a Mandrel Collection System (MCS). The PRG-511 A offers an extended nose housing for improved access. Sets aluminum in sizes 3/32″ – 3/16″ in open-end and closed-end POP rivets.

MS20604 and MS20605 series both relate to non structural blind rivets with universal head (MS20604) or 100 Deg. flush head (MS20605).

MS20604 and MS20605 series blind rivets are superseded by those of NASM20604 and NASM20605 respectively.

Sourced from quality manufacturers, NASM20604/MS20604 and NASM20605/MS20605 blind rivets are offered as part of our own label (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines.

They are sold in packs of specified number of rivets per pack indicated after the letters "PK" in the product reference code (SKU).

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.

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.

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).

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.