5-3 Blind Rivet, 304 Stainless Steel - RIVA253

The Open Type Blind Rivet, 304 Stainless Steel is a blind rivet set from one side of the work with a rivet tool. The mandrel is pulled through the rivet body, which expands to clamp the sheet, and the mandrel then breaks off.

A2 (304) stainless steel is the common general-purpose austenitic grade. It resists corrosion well indoors, in fresh water and in most general outdoor conditions, but it is not recommended where chlorides are present, such as coastal, pool and marine settings. Choose A4 (316) there.

The range runs to 20 variants, covering sizes 4-2 to 6-12. Variants are supplied in packs of 250 to 1000, depending on size.

In wet conditions, keep stainless steel apart from aluminium and galvanised steel with a washer or sleeve, to reduce the risk of galvanic corrosion.

Where this product is used

• Bulk jobs and trade or maintenance stores buying in larger packs
• Ducting, signage and enclosures
• Signs, furniture and fittings
• Indoor architectural and joinery work
• General workshop and maintenance use
• Joining sheet metal where only one side is accessible

Features

• Permanent mechanical joint without heat
• Supplied in packs of 250 to 1000
• Set from one side with a rivet tool
• Range covers 4-2 to 6-12 in 20 variants
• A2 (304) stainless steel for indoor, fresh water and general outdoor use

Key specifications

Selecting the right option

Choose the rivet diameter and grip range to suit the material stack thickness. Sizes are shown as diameter-length code (for example 4-2 for 4 mm diameter and grip code 2). Check that the rivet tool you own can set stainless steel rivets of that diameter. Near the coast, around pools or in marine settings, use the A4 (316) version instead: Rivet A4 (316) Open Type Stainless Steel.

Related products

Also available: Rivet A2 (304) CSK Stainless Steel and Rivet A2 (304) Large Flange Stainless Steel.