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Pop Rivet Primer |
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Star Case offers a useful rivet kit that meets all the specifcations and sizes listed below. We also offer a high quality hand rivet tool to make your Star Case repair as simple as possible. The rivet kit includes 20 each of all 4 rivet sizes and 80 backing washers. Click here to go to the Star Case hardware store. These fasteners are also readily available at most hardware stores if you so choose. |
When shopping for pop rivets and backing washers look for high quality aluminum open-ended pop rivets with steel mandrels and steel backing washers. Use the chart below to select the proper size rivets and backing washers. Note - the same size backing washer can be used for all rivets.
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| Make sure the tensile strength and shear strength of the rivets you use meet the following minimum specifications. | |
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Pop Rivet Installation Instructions: |
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First, pre-drill a 3/16" hole to accept rivet. |
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Next, drop rivet of proper length (see chart above) through pre-drilled hole. |
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Finally, place backing washer over rivet head from inside the case. Slide rivet mandrel into rivet tool and squeeze until mandrel separates from rivet. This forces expansion of the rivet body. |
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Star Case Manufacturing
Co., Inc.
648 Superior
Ave.
Munster, IN 46321
PH: (219)922-4440 FAX: (219)922-4442
