{"title":"Large Flange Dome Head Rivets","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLarge Flange Dome Head Rivet Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge flange dome head rivets = BLIND RIVETS with OVERSIZED head diameter — distributing LOAD over larger area. Sheet metal + thin material + softer substrates where standard rivet head pulls through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLarge Flange Rivet Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium Body (Light)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium sheet + light weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel Body (Standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel sheet + medium duty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Body (304\/316)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine + corrosion + chemical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-End \/ Closed-End\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen = standard; closed = waterproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Diameters (3.2mm-6.4mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Grip Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatch total material thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large flange = larger pre-drilled hole. Use in SOFT + THIN material where standard head would pull through. Match grip range to material thickness. Brands: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/avdel\"\u003eAvdel\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/rivets\"\u003erivets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/rivets\"\u003eblind rivets\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/rivet-tools\"\u003erivet tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLarge Flange Dome Head Rivets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge flange dome head rivets are blind rivets with an oversized head diameter that distributes the clamping load across a greater bearing area than a standard dome head rivet of the same shank size. This design is the correct specification when riveting thin sheet materials, brittle substrates, or materials with low compressive strength — where a standard rivet head would pull through the material under load rather than securing it. AIMS Industrial stocks large flange dome head rivets in aluminium and stainless steel for construction, signage, cladding, and general sheet metal applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Use Large Flange Rivets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key selection criterion for large flange rivets is the bearing strength of the material being fastened. Standard rivet applications involve steel-to-steel or aluminium-to-aluminium joints in structural sheet metal where the material is thick enough to resist pull-through. Large flange rivets become the correct choice when:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastening thin sheet materials (below 0.8mm) where a small bearing area creates pull-through risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiveting into plastics, fibreglass, composite panels, or other brittle materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttaching insulation panels, vapour barriers, or lightweight cladding sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastening through oversized or slotted holes where a larger bearing face is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecuring soft materials such as foam, rubber sheet, or gasket material between harder substrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAluminium Large Flange Rivets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium large flange rivets are lightweight, economical, and suitable for the majority of construction, cladding, and sheet metal applications where corrosion resistance requirements are moderate. The aluminium mandrel and body combination sets reliably and produces consistent clamp force across the specified grip range. For outdoor applications in non-marine environments, aluminium rivets with a lacquer or anodised coating provide adequate long-term corrosion resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStainless Steel Large Flange Rivets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStainless steel large flange rivets are specified for applications requiring superior corrosion resistance — coastal construction, marine and offshore fabrication, food processing facilities, or any installation exposed to aggressive chemical or salt spray environments. Stainless steel rivets are harder to set than aluminium, requiring a heavier-duty rivet gun, but they provide significantly longer service life in demanding environments where aluminium would corrode prematurely. Grade 304 stainless is suitable for most corrosive environments; grade 316 is specified for marine and chloride-rich exposures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrip Range and Shank Size Selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect rivet selection requires matching the shank diameter to the hole diameter, and the grip range to the total material thickness being joined. The grip range specifies the minimum and maximum total thickness of materials the rivet will correctly clamp. Under-gripping leaves the joint loose; over-gripping prevents full mandrel pull-through and compromises joint strength. Select the rivet size with a grip range that places the actual material thickness in the middle of the specified range for the most consistent results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor large flange rivet specifications, bulk pricing, or help matching rivet size to your application, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e at AIMS Industrial.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"imperial-flange-head-rivet-aluminium-steel-zinc-finish","title":"Imperial Flange Head Rivet - Aluminium \u0026 Steel Zinc Finish","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding:16px 0;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eBlind-fastens sheet metal, panel and aluminium assemblies fast\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e●\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eEngineered shear and tensile strength rated for trade and industrial use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003ePull-mandrel installation with standard trade rivet guns\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;margin:0;\"\u003eImperial Flange Head Rivet Aluminium \u0026amp; Steel Zinc Finish is engineered for blind fastening across sheet metal, aluminium and panel work in trade, automotive and HVAC applications. 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