Blind rivet Rapid Tools 5000387, aluminium/steel, 4.8 mm head, 4.8 mm tail, 10 mm length, pack of 50

Rapid Tools blind rivet 5000387 is a mixed-material blind rivet with an aluminium body and a steel mandrel. It has a 4.8 mm head and 4.8 mm tail diameter and a 10 mm length. Supplied in a blister pack of 50 pieces, the rivet is intended for fastening thin metal sheets, panels and coverings where access to the blind side is restricted. A drill of the correct size is included in the packaging.

Advantages

The aluminium body reduces weight and resists corrosion in many indoor and outdoor applications, while the steel mandrel provides reliable setting strength. The rivet’s 4.8 x 10 mm dimensions make it suitable for common thin-sheet joining tasks, and the pack of 50 provides multiple fixes for small repair or assembly jobs. A correctly sized drill bit is included, so the kit is ready to use with compatible blind rivet tools.

Suitable for

• Fastening thin metal sheets and panels
• Attaching mudguards, metal or plastic coverings and signage
• Blind-side or one-sided assembly where the rear of the joint is inaccessible
• General maintenance and small-scale manufacturing tasks

When it may not be suitable

This rivet is designed for thin materials and a grip range suited to its size; it may not be appropriate for thick structural joints or high-load structural applications. For environments with aggressive corrosion (for example continuous salt-water exposure) a different material combination or fully stainless rivet should be considered.

Key specifications

• Body material: aluminium
• Mandrel material: steel
• Head diameter: 4.8 mm
• Tail (shank) diameter: 4.8 mm
• Length: 10 mm
• Pack quantity: 50 pieces in blister
• Includes correct-size drill bit

How to use

Mark and drill a hole of the specified diameter through the materials to be joined, insert the blind rivet through the aligned holes, and set the rivet using a compatible blind rivet tool until the mandrel snaps off and the rivet body has formed a secure blind-side bulge. Verify the joint for firm seating and repeat for additional fastening points.

What to consider before purchase

• Material thickness and the rivet’s grip range to ensure proper engagement
• Compatibility with your blind rivet tool model
• Environmental exposure—choose different materials if continuous salt or chemical exposure is expected

Usage recommendations

Use with standard blind rivet pliers compatible with 4.8 mm rivets, pre-drill accurately, and avoid overtightening the tool to prevent deforming thin panels. For repetitive industrial use, consider using a tool matched to the mandrel material and rivet size for consistent results.