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".

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).

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.

CHERRY® AEROSPACE MBC® Blind Fastening System  is one of the industry’s simplest and most versatile riveting systems available today. These fasteners are offered as standard MBC® rivets, simple, two-piece assemblies comprised of a MBC® rivet sleeve and a stem with an integral locking feature and as MBC® Lock Creator rivets (MBC®-L/C), same as the standard MBC® rivets with the addition of a lock creator anvil. This additional component simplifies installation of the fastener by allowing a single nose tip for installing the three available diameters, as in the CherryMAX® type rivets. Whether standard MBC® or MBC®-L/C rivets are used, each rivet comes complete as a single-piece assembly, ready for installation. CHERRY® AEROSPACE MBC® Blind Rivets are offered in aluminum and stainless steel versions and in different finishes. Both the aluminum and stainless steel series MBC® rivets are available in 1/8" (3.2mm), 5/32" (4.0mm) and 3/16" (4.8mm) diameters, with flush, reduced flush or protruding rivet head styles. Respective information is designated in their part numbers by respective codes as follows:

CHERRY® MBC® Blind Rivet PN Structure NAS17 (NAS Number) (Head Style) (Material Code) (Rivet Diameter) L (Grip Size) (Finish Code)

NAS Number  (19, 20 or 21)

Head Style

Material Codes: C - CRES Stainless Steel, H - 2014A Aluminum

Rivet Diameters: -4 (.125), -5 (.156) -6 (.188)

L indicates Lock Creator, Dash (-)indicates Standard

Grip Sizes: NAS Grip sizes are correlated with respective CHERRY® AEROSPACE Grip Numbers (please consult the supplied documentation).

Finish Codes: A Clear Anodize per SAE AMS-A-8625, F Chemical Film per SAE AMS-C-5541, Passivation per AMS 2700, W Cadmium Plate AMS QQ-P-416, N Natural Finish

Sold in pieces but mostly in packs where the specified number of rivets per pack is indicated after the letters "PK" in the product reference number (SKU). Appearing prices are always for the units of measurement used each time.

Different pins, rivet pins & collars used on Textron Aviation Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft. Also available are alternative respective parts from other manufacturers. HI-SHEAR HI-LOK™ pins and collars are catalogued as TEXTRON AVIATION part numbers but the alternative HI SHEAR part number is also included in the product reference number (SKU). When fasteners are sold in packs the specified number of pieces per pack is designated after the letters "PK" in the product SKU.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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".  

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 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.

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.

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.

Countersinking is used to ensure that flat head screws or fasteners sit flush against the workpiece. Countersinks used in aerospace and industrial applications are made of durable materials such as High Speed Steel (HSS) known for its hardness, toughness, and ability to withstand high temperatures. High Speed Steel (HSS) countersinks are well suited for cutting aluminum sheet metals. When combined with Cobalt, an alloying agent in steels to improve the hardenability, strength, and wear resistance in machining applications but also due to its ability to resist wear at higher temperatures, the  respective countersinks are often used for cutting stainless steel and other aluminum alloys.

Sourced from quality suppliers, integral (fixed) pilot Microstop countersink cutters are offered as part of our own labeled (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines. Made from HSS or HSS Steel with Cobalt, they consist ideal tools for aircraft manufacturers, aircraft maintenance/ repair stations or  industrial manufacturers for precise and accurate countersinking, cost-effective alternatives to other OEM products and and stocked by our suppliers for fast deliveries. 

Offered in different flutes, body and pilot diameters and sold  either separately (*) or in custom sets to address specific customer needs in machining applications.

Because of the difference in composition between HSS and Cobalt, main strengths of HSS countersinks are their high hardness and wear resistance. Therefore, as a general rule, they consist a better choice when you want your countersinks to retain their strength even when exposed to extreme wear or abuse. For higher hardenability, strength, and wear resistance and in applications when when countersinks are to be exposed to extremely high temperatures, cobalt countersinks should best be used.

AVIATIONEU NEW ERA countersinks can be used with popular adjustable or Microstop countersinking units utilizing a threaded shank drive (sold separately). For additional information please consult the supplied documentation or contact us.

(*) Minimum Order Quantities apply depending on the selected countersinks or their sets.

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.

AVERY TOOLS (*) manufactures and supplies gauges for shop rivet heads and rivet lengths.

AVERY TOOLS 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. Eliminates guessing if your rivets are properly set. Works for measuring both universal head and flush rivets. Precision machined to size from 2024 aluminum. Rivet size permanently stamped on each gauge. Color coded anodized finish.

A rivet length gauge is also available to check for proper length of rivets BEFORE setting and can be ordered separately or as kit with the head gauges. 

(*) AVERY TOOLS aviation tools and products are now available only through retail suppliers.