Setup, Compatibility & Care
To install these rivets, first drill a hole slightly larger than the 4.8mm diameter of the rivet shaft. Insert the rivet into the hole and engage the mandrel with your riveting tool. Squeeze the handle until the mandrel snaps, indicating the rivet has properly expanded on the blind side to lock the materials together. For long-term care, ensure that the joined materials are kept dry if exposed to extreme environments, as the aluminum composition can be susceptible to galvanic corrosion if used with dissimilar metals in highly humid or saline conditions.