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Small oval-head tubular steel rivet with hollow tip

MIDWEST FASTENER CORP

MIDWEST FASTENER CORP 61864 Tubular Rivet hardware

SKU CH-PA6A-PVD9X

Steel oval-head tubular rivets with a tip hole that lowers the setting force required for fastening

  • Product typeRivets
  • Oval-head design provides a smooth finished appearance
  • Tubular construction reduces installation force by rolling outward
  • Steel material delivers reliable strength for fastening tasks
  • 1/8 in diameter suits precise hardware applications
  • 1/4 in length fits shallow-depth assembly requirements

Tubular rivet for sheet-metal joints

The MIDWEST FASTENER 61864 is a steel tubular rivet with an oval head. Its hollow tip rolls outward during setting, lowering the force required to form a permanent joint. The fastener suits thin metal panels, brackets and similar fabrication tasks.

Replaces solid rivets when force is limited

Compared with solid rivets of the same diameter, the tubular design needs less setting pressure, which protects delicate workpieces and allows hand tools to be used. The upgrade is worthwhile when access is restricted or when the assembly cannot tolerate heavy impact.

Fits 1/8 inch holes in steel assemblies

The rivet seats in a standard 1/8 inch clearance hole and clamps material up to 1/4 inch thick. No specialised pneumatic equipment is required, freeeding bench space for other operations. Buyers needing longer grip lengths or larger diameters will need a different fastener.

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Price $12.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 2,607 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameMIDWEST FASTENER
Product typeRivets

Questions about this item

What hole size do I drill for the 1/8 in diameter rivet body?

Drill a 1/8 in clearance hole so the tubular shank passes through both workpieces before the tip is flared.

Which tool flares the hollow tip without splitting the steel tube?

Use a tubular-rivet setter or a flare-ended punch; a solid-rivet bucking bar will crush the hole instead of rolling it outward.

When does a set tubular rivet need to be replaced?

Replace it if the flared head cracks, the shank loosens in the hole, or corrosion appears on the steel after service.

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