Item # 8907, Fastriv® Self-Piercing Rivets On O.E.M. Fastening Systems

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Self-piercing rivet system engineered to pierce and fasten in one operation, providing a strong and reliable joint.

Avdel®'s Fastriv® Self-Piercing Rivet system is engineered to pierce and fasten in one operation, simplifying assembly and reducing costs while providing a strong, reliable joint. The Avdel® Fastriv® rivet allows dissimilar materials to be fastened easing automation and providing consistent, high joint strength, comparable to spot welds and other mechanical fastening methods. This self-piercing rivet offers fastening without piercing through the back substrate.

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Specifications | Key Features and Benefits | Assembly Applications | Installation Equipment | Note

Specifications

Size	N/A 4.8 mm3.2 mm3.9 mm
Material	N/A Stainless Steel Steel
Finish	N/A Zinc Plated
Headform	N/A Countersunk Dome Tinman
Poke Style	N/A Chamfered Square
Brands	N/A Avdel®

Key Features and Benefits

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Excellent fastening system for joining dissimilar materials, pre-coated sheets or layered materials
Pierce and fasten in one operation, eliminating need for insertion holes and alignment
Eases automation requirements
No heat affected zone created in the assembly process
Provides consistent, high joint strength, comparable to spot welds and other mechanical fastening methods
Clean assembly process-no fumes, sparks or swarf generated in joining process
Self-sealing: rivet radially expands into material, without breaking through substrate
Process load monitoring can be incorporated into installation tooling system to track and notify operator of variances in joint

Assembly Applications

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Automotive space frames
Automotive subassemblies
Car seats
Instrument panels
Air cargo equipment
Domestic appliances
Construction components
Ladders

Installation Equipment

N/A During installation, Fastriv® self-piercing rivets are fed automatically and pressed into the components. The installation tools or workstations are adapted to the respective production processes. Riveting modules and dies are configured to the respective application.

A wide variety of tooling-from hand-operated systems to automated assembly lines-is available to place Fastriv® fasteners. Each can be customised to meet the specific requirements of your assembly line and decrease your installed costs.

The pictures below show the range of Avdel® handtools and installation equipment which can be used to place Fastriv® fasteners. Further examples can be found on the Automation Equipment pages. Please contact your Avdel® application engineer for assistance in selecting the optimal tool for your assembly.

Note

N/A Customized fasteners can be produces on special request, e.g. Ø 5.3 mm, longer lengths,different heat treats

The optimal performance is dependent on material thickness and hardness. Testing is required to determine proper rivet selection and die configuration as well as tooling for specific applications.