Blind rivet Rapid Tools 5000384, aluminium/steel, head Ø 4 mm, length 12 mm, pack 50 pcs

Rapid Tools blind rivet 5000384 is a mixed-material aluminium-body rivet with a steel mandrel, designed for permanent fastening where access is available from only one side. With a head diameter of 4.0 mm and a length of 12 mm, this rivet provides a low-profile finish suitable for sheet metal, panels and light repair work. The pack contains 50 rivets and a correctly sized drill bit for installation.

Advantages

These aluminium blind rivets combine a lightweight aluminium head with a steel pin to deliver reliable clamping and corrosion-resistant appearance. They come in a practical blister pack of 50 pieces and include a drill bit sized for correct hole preparation, making them ready to use out of the package.

Suitable for

• Securing mudguards and vehicle trim
• Fixing metal and plastic coverings
• Attaching signage and thin metal sheeting
• General sheet-metal repair and panel fastening where only blind-side access is available

When it may not be suitable

These rivets are intended for light to medium-duty fastening and are not suitable for high-load structural connections or applications requiring high shear strength. They are also not recommended for use where both sides of the joint need to be frequently disassembled.

Key specifications

• Material: aluminium body, steel mandrel
• Head diameter: 4.0 mm
• Length: 12 mm
• Pack quantity: 50 pieces
• Included accessory: drill bit for hole preparation

How to use

Drill a hole of the correct size using the included drill bit, insert the blind rivet through the aligned materials, place the mandrel into a compatible blind-rivet tool and compress until the mandrel breaks off and the rivet sets. Ensure materials are held flush and that the tool is appropriate for 4.0 mm rivets to achieve a secure, finished joint.

What to consider before purchase

• Required hole diameter and material thickness to match rivet dimensions
• Compatibility of your blind-rivet tool with 4.0 mm mandrels
• Intended load and environmental exposure (corrosion considerations)

Usage recommendations

Use with a blind-rivet tool specified for 4 mm rivets, verify hole size with the included drill, and choose rivet spacing and quantity appropriate to the load and substrate to ensure a durable fastening.