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Why Structural Breakstem Fasteners?
- Low installed cost
- Blind installation
- Permanent, reliable fastening
- Lightweight, ergonomic tooling
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Avdel Cherry structural breakstem rivets have been designed to fulfill a variety of functions across a wide range of assembly applications. Labor-intensive operations which require access to both sides are made obsolete with Avdel Cherry's structural breakstem rivet range. The advantages offered by these unique fastening methods are:
- Low Installed Cost: The ease of assembly and speed at which the rivets.
- Blind Installation: The ability to place Avdel Cherry structural breakstem rivets from only one side of the workpiece increases the speed and efficiency of the assembly.
- Permanent, Reliable Fastening: Structural Breakstem fasteners provide secure assembly and provide a vibration-resistant joint.
- Lightweight Ergonomic Tooling: Avdel Cherry tooling has been designed with the operator in mind. Structural breakstem fasteners are installed with tension placing tools Torque-reliant tooling may cause Carpel Tunnnel Syndrome or other repetitive motion injuries.
Installation:
The installation of Avdel Cherry structural blind rivets is easily accomplished with the use of hydra-pneumatic tools. Avdel Cherry manufactures tools from basic handheld tooling to elaborate multihead and/or bowl-fed equipment.
- The rivet is inserted into the prepared hole.
- As the stem is pulled by a rivet tool, the blind portion of the rivet expands radially and pulls the application material firmly together.
- When the rivet is fully expanded, the stem breaks and the installation process is complete.
Selecting the Proper Fastener
- Select a rivet group that meets the shear and tensile requirements for the application.
- Select a rivet material that is compatible with the materials being joined. As a general rule the rivet material should have the same physical and mechanical properties as those being joined. Using a dissimilar material may cause joint failure due to either material fatigue or galvanic corrosion.
- Determine the type of head style required based upon the application material and hole preparation.
- Measure the thickness of the material to be joined (grip) and prepare the hole for the proper diameter of the rivet.
NOTE: Good design practice dictates that a fastener should not be used in material thicknesses which fall outside of the specified grip range or recommended hole size.
Selecting The Proper Lockbolt
- Select a lockbolt that meets shear, tensile and head style requirements.
- Select a material that is compatible with the materials being joined and the environment the application will be subjected to.
- Measure the combined thickness of all materials to be joined. You must add to the grip when using a flanged collar. Refer to drawings for actual dimensions
Material Combinations:
Avdel Cherry Textron offers a variety of material and head
style combinations to best suit customer requirements. See Table below;
* First letter designates rivet body material; second designates stem
material. For Lockbolts first letter designates pin material; second designates
collar material.Structural
Product Line
Material Combinations*
Head Styles
Qä Rivet
AA, BS, SS, MS, CC
P, L, C (120°)
Tä Rivet
BA, BS
P, L, C (100°)
Multi-Grip T Rivet
BS
P, L, C (100°)
Monobolt® Rivet
BA, SS, CC
P, B, C (100°)
Klamptite® Rivet
BA
P, L, C (100°)
NS Klamptite® Rivet
BA
P, L
Hemlok®
SS, AA
P, C (100°)
Interlock® Rivet
BA, SS, CC
B
Maxlok® Lockbolt
SS, AA
B, L, C (100°)
Avdelok® Lockbolt
AA, SS, CC
B, L, C (100°)
Avtainer II®
SS
Encapsulated and Non-Encapsulated
Grip
Grip is the total thickness of all materials to be joined.
Rivet Diameter
Avdel Cherry Textron structural blind rivets are available in four diameters
(1/8", 5/32", 3/16", and 1/4").
Lockbolt Diameters
Lockbolts are available in 3/16", 1/4", 5/16" and 3/8".
Fastening System:
Qä Rivet - Internal friction lock with positive retention. Good shear strength. Provides moderate hole fill and a weather-resistant feature. Available in a variety of materials and headstyles.
Tä Rivet- Superior clamp-up where there is sheet separation. Vibration resistant. Good shear and tensile. External locking feature requires special nosetip.
Klamptite® Rivet - External locking feature requires special nosetip. Provides good vibration resistance. Exceptional clamp-up strength. Wide grip range. Three-petal formation compensates for oversized or irregular holes.
Monobolt® Rivet - Positive external locking feature. Requires special nosetip. Good vibration and water resistance. Superior hole fill and clamp-up. Available in a variety of materials and headstyles.
Interlock® Rivet - Positive internal mechanical locking feature with superior vibration and water resistance. Available in a variety of materials and headstyles.
Hemlok® Rivet - High shear strength, large blind-side footprint for use in thin sheet or brittle material applications. Available in steel and aluminum.
Maxlok® Lockbolt - A versatile lockbolt with an extensive grip range. Available in a variety of headstyles. Available in steel and aluminum.
Avdelok® Lockbolt - A high-strength, vibration-resistant lockbolt. Available in a variety of headstyles and materials.
Avtainer II®/Avtainer® - Wide bearing headstyle for Fiberglass Reinforced Plywood (FRP) and composites. Available with encapsulated head in various colors.
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