Blind rivet Rapid Tools 5000380, aluminium/steel, head Ø 4.8 mm, length 10 mm, pack 100

Rapid Tools 5000380 is a blind rivet with an aluminium head and body and a steel mandrel, designed for permanent blind fastening of thin sheet materials where access is possible from one side. The rivet has a head diameter of 4.8 mm and a total length of 10 mm. It is supplied in a pack of 100 pieces and is compatible with common blind rivet tools suitable for this size.

Advantages

The aluminium body provides corrosion resistance and light weight while the steel mandrel gives strength during installation and ensures reliable clinching. The 4.8 x 10 mm dimensions make this rivet suitable for many standard sheet-metal and repair tasks. Supplied in a bulk pack of 100, it is convenient for workshop or maintenance use and fits standard blind rivet pliers designed for this size.

Suitable for

• Joining thin metal sheets and panels
• Automotive repair and bodywork
• Decorative metal fittings and trim
• General workshop and maintenance fastening

When it may not be suitable

This rivet is intended for blind fastening of relatively thin materials; it is not suitable for thick structural joints or applications requiring high shear or tensile loads beyond typical sheet-metal use. It also requires access from one side only and is not appropriate where a threaded or removable fastener is needed.

Key specifications

• Material: aluminium body with steel mandrel
• Head diameter: 4.8 mm
• Length: 10 mm
• Pack quantity: 100 pieces
• Suitable grip/thickness range: for typical thin-sheet applications (see tool compatibility)

How to use

Place the rivet through pre-drilled holes in the materials to be joined so the head sits flush on the visible side. Insert the mandrel into a compatible blind rivet tool sized for 4.8 mm rivets, then squeeze the tool handles to pull the mandrel and expand the rivet body until the mandrel breaks off, forming a secure blind joint. Ensure hole diameter matches the rivet and that material thickness is within the rivet’s grip range before installation.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm material thickness and that the rivet length and grip range suit your application
• Ensure compatibility with your blind rivet tool or pliers
• Choose aluminium/steel rivets for lightweight, corrosion-resistant joints where permanent fastening is acceptable

Usage recommendations

Use with a matched blind rivet plier for 4.8 mm rivets, drill holes to the correct diameter, and check material stack-up to ensure the 10 mm length provides adequate grip. For higher-strength or removable connections, consider alternative fasteners.