New Structural Blind Fastener

3/8" Monobolt® Aluminium Rivet from Avdel®

WELWYN GARDEN CITY (UK) – 24 November 2010 - Avdel® has introduced the Monobolt® 3/8" (10 mm) structural fastener in aluminium in addition to the steel version. This multi-grip structural breakstem fastener creates a fully sealed joint with a visible lock. The rivet is specially designed to suit a wide range of applications for the automotive, commercial vehicle, construction and general industrial markets where high shear and tensile strengths are needed. The Monobolt® rivet resists shear up to 12.6 kN and tension up to 9.3 kN. The fastener works along the same principles as the 6.4 mm and 4.8 mm Monobolt® rivet, one of Avdel’s most prestigious product lines. With a grip range between 3.1 and 15.8 mm, the 3/8’’ Monobolt® rivet is a truly versatile and reliable extension to the Monobolt® fastener range.

The 3/8" Monobolt® fastener can easily be placed with the 7287 tool from Avdel. The extended stroke of 29 mm on the 7287 tool enables a single pull action as opposed to the two pull action necessary with many other tools on the market. To increase operator comfort, the pistol weight has been kept as light as possible weighing under 2.5 kg. With a 3 m long hose the 7287 has a high line side flexibility.