Blind rivet
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006800
A type of mechanical fastener used to join two or more components when access is limited to only one side of the assembly. It consists of a rivet body and a mandrel, which is pulled to expand the blind end of the rivet, creating a secure joint. Installation requires a specialized riveting tool, and they are commonly used in aerospace and automotive industries.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006800 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Metalworking |
| References | rivet aveugle (Office québécois de la langue française) |
| Translations | German: Blindniete; Spanish: remache ciego; French: rivet aveugle |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Blind rivet",
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"definition": "A type of mechanical fastener used to join two or more components when access is limited to only one side of the assembly. It consists of a rivet body and a mandrel, which is pulled to expand the blind end of the rivet, creating a secure joint. Installation requires a specialized riveting tool, and they are commonly used in aerospace and automotive industries.",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/blind-rivet/"
}
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