TIFAS® Bulb-tite Blind Rivets
The outstanding feature of TIFAS® bulb-tite blind rivets is their clamp strength. During the installation pro- cess, three star-shaped legs are for- med on the blind side to create a wide, blind side footprint big enough to cover even large drilled hole tolerances. This feature makes TIFAS® bulb-tite blind rivets suitable for materials with deviating thicknesses and uneven surfaces as well as for soft and thin material. The high shear strength and secure (vibration-resistant) retention of the mandrel sets the TIFAS® bulb-tite blind rivet apart from other blind side folding leg rivets (large grip range, clamp force distribution across a large area). Versions with a pre-fitted neoprene washer can also be used for airtight and watertight rivet applications.
Benefits at a glance
- Universal use
- Mandel remains secured; the mandrel always snaps off at the same position or inside the rivet head
- Large grip range reduces storage needs
- Corrosion-resistant aluminium and galvanised steel rivets
- Watertight in combination with a neoprene washer
- Ideal for hard/soft connections
- Large blind-side footprint
- Quick and secure installation
- Permanent secure fixing
- Heatless installation means component will not warp
- Eliminates extensive refinishing
- Combines various materials such as metals and plastics
- Ideal for lightweight constructions
- One-sided installation. No back access required
- Securely retained mandrel ensures spent mandrel is very snugly fitted inside the installed rivet
- Shock-proof through patented rivet installation
- Little to no bearing pressure, resulting in no damage to hole surface
- Versatile use on flat or curved surfaces
- Special designs can be manufactured for larger order volumes
