Grooved
The Grooved rivet has a grooved body that expands during installation, gripping the walls of the hole. It is a fastening element that does not require through-holes and sometimes replaces a screw in wood applications.
Body |
Aluminum |
Mandrel |
Steel |
Head |
Dome |
Ø
3.2 to 4.8 mm
Different materials can be joined: wood, composites, laminated materials…
Does not deform surfaces once riveted.
No through-hole drilling required.
It does not loosen under dynamic stress and has a high resistance to extraction.

Air conditioning and heating,

Construction,

Metal industry,

Furniture manufacturing,

Electronic equipment,

Injection molded components
Head material | Type | Corrosion conditions | Temperature resistance | Appearance |
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Alu/Steel/Stainless | Lacquering (epoxy or acrylic paint) | Slight | Moderate |
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Steel | Passivation zinc plating | Slight | Moderate |
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Steel | Passivation zinc plating with sealing | Moderate | Good |
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Steel | Zinc-iron coating | Moderate | Moderate |
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Steel | Zinc-nickel plating | Severe | Good |
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Steel | Special zinc-nickel coating | Very severe | Good |
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Aluminum or Steel | Delta seal | Moderate | Moderate |
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Aluminum | Aluminum anodizing | Severe | Moderate |
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Inox | Stainless steel passivation | Very severe | Good |
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