Fastriv®
Self-piercing rivet system engineered to pierce and fasten in one operation, providing a strong and reliable joint.
Overview
Avdel’s Fastriv® Self-Piercing Rivet system is engineered to pierce and fasten in one operation, simplifying assembly and reducing costs while providing a strong, reliable joint. The Avdel Fastriv rivet allows dissimilar materials to be fastened easing automation and providing consistent, high joint strength, comparable to spot welds and other mechanical fastening methods. This self-piercing rivet offers blind fastening without piercing through the back substrate.
Key features and benefits
- Excellent fastening system for joining dissimilar materials, pre-coated sheets or layered materials
- Pierce and fasten in one operation, eliminating need for insertion holes and alignment
- Eases automation requirements
- No heat affected zone created in the assembly process
- Provides consistent, high joint strength, comparable to spot welds and other mechanical fastening methods
- Clean assembly process - no fumes, sparks or swarf generated in joining process
- Self-sealing: rivet radially expands into material, without breaking through substrate
- Process load monitoring can be incorporated into installation tooling system to track and notify operator of variances in joint
Assembly applications
- Automotive space frames
- Automotive subassemblies
- Car seats
- Instrument panels
- Air cargo equipment
- Domestic appliances
- Construction components
- Ladders
Specifications
- Sizes: 3.2 mm, 3.9 mm, 4.8 mm
- Materials: Steel, zinc plated & stainless steel
- Headforms: Dome, countersunk and tinman
- Poke style: Chamfered and square
- Customized fasteners can be produces on special request, e.g. ø 5.3 mm, longer lengths, different heat treats
Please note that optimal performance is dependent on material thickness and hardness. Testing is required to determine proper rivet selection and die configuration as well as tooling for specific applications. Please contact an Avdel application engineer for assistance.
Installation Equipment
During installation, Fastriv® self-piercing rivets are fed automatically and pressed into the components. The installation tools or workstations are adapted to the respective production processes. Riveting modules and dies are configured to the respective application.
A wide variety of tooling - from hand-operated systems to automated assembly lines - is available to place Fastriv® fasteners. Each can be customised to meet the specific requirements of your assembly line and decrease your installed costs.
The tables below show the range of Avdel® handtools and installation equipment which can be used to place Fastriv® fasteners. Please contact your Avdel application engineer for assistance in selecting the optimal tool for your assembly.
- ESN 50 Battery Tool
- SN 2 Hydraulic Unit
- Portariv® Robotic