Interlock®

Multi-grip structural breakstem fasteners providing a fully sealed, vibration resistant joint

Overview

The Avdel Interlock^®rivet is a multi-grip structural breakstem fastener with excellent hole fill to give a fully sealed joint. The Interlock rivet can close large gaps and prevent sheet movement whilst the high shear and tensile strength enable the use of fewer Interlock rivets per assembly.

Key features and benefits

Multi-grip capability
High shear and tensile strength
Good sheet take-up performance
Excellent hole fill via radially expanded body
Stem mechanically locked into body
Wide choice of installation tools
One fastener can be used to replace several standard grip fasteners
Reduced fastener inventory and simpler stock control
Compensates for irregular, oversized, slotted or misaligned holes
Can stop sheet movement in non-standard holes
Large gap closing capability
Provides very strong, vibration resistant joints
No damage, electrical problems or rattling due to loose stems

Assembly materials

Interlock® rivets can be used to fasten:

Metal to metal
Metal to plastic

Assembly applications

Automotive
Cabinets and enclosures
Commercial vehicles
Domestic appliances
Heating and ventilating

Specifications

Sizes: 4.8mm, 6.4mm (3/16", ¼")
Materials: Aluminium alloy and Steel
Headforms: Protruding and countersunk

Interlock® - Technical Data Sheets
Material	Headform	Data Series Metric	Data Series Imperial
Steel	Protruding 100° Countersunk	Interlock SSPI Interlock SSCI	Interlock SSPI Interlock SSCI
Aluminium Alloy	Protruding	Interlock BAPI	Interlock BAPI

Additional Series Animations

Interlock Aluminium Alloy Protruding Head BAPI Series

Interlock Steel Countersunk SSCI Series

Installation Equipment

The new Genesis® range of high performance, lightweight hydro-pneumatic handtools for breakstem rivets.

: Genesis® nG2

: Genesis® nG2s

: Genesis® nG3

Tool Selection
Follow this link to find the tools suitable for your breakstem fastener:
>>> Placing Capablity Genesis® nG Tools

Nose Equipment Selection

Follow this link to find the correct nose equipment for your breakstem fastener:

>>> Nose Equipment Genesis® nG Tools

For further information on specific nose equipment, please contact your local Avdel® representative or use our tool manuals:
>>> Tool Manuals

Alternative Products

Monobolt®

Offers Interlock® comparable performance with a visible locking feature enabling easy inspection of correct installation

: Monobolt®

Interlock® Part Numbers

BAPI-08-06 BAPI-E06-07 BAPI-E08-10 SSCI-06-06 SSCI-08-08 SSPI-06-04 SSPI-08-06 SSPI-E06-07 SSPI-E08-10