Briv®

Speed fasteners with a bulbed tail providing consistent high clamp and shear

Overview

The Avdel Briv^® Speed Fastening^® System have a bulbed tail providing consistent high clamp and shear, making it ideal for assembling many materials including metal, plastic and aluminum alloy. With easy installation and lower in-place costs than welding or nail rivet, this speed riveting system is extensively used for light fabrication needs.

Key features and benefits

Bulbed tail and foreshortening of the fastener during installation ensures high clamp
Bulbed tail and large headform provide a large bearing area for soft materials
Tapered tail for ease of hole entry
Expands radially during installation to ensure maximum hole fill
Lower in-place costs than welding or nail rivets
Hot tin dipped brass option for ease of soldering and good electrical continuity
Stainless Steel option for applications subject to high temperatures or corrosion
Placed using a unique repetition mandrel system for high speed assembly
Can be bowl fed for larger volume applications using automated equipment

Assembly applications

Automotive
Electronic components
Sheet metal
Electrical engineering
Domestic appliances
Furniture
General light fabrication

Specifications

Sizes: 2.4mm (3/32") to 6.0mm
Materials: Aluminium alloy, steel, stainless steel and brass
Headforms: Dome/mushroom, countersunk

Briv® - Technical Data Sheets
Material	Headform	Data Series Metric	Data Series Imperial
Aluminum Alloy	Dome 120° Countersunk Dome	Briv® 1801/1804 Briv® 1802 Briv® 1861	Briv® 1801/1804 Briv® 1802 Briv® 1861
Steel	Dome 120° Countersunk	Briv® 1821 Briv® 1822	Briv® 1821 Briv® 1822
Stainless Steel	Dome	Briv® 1841	Briv® 1841
Brass	Dome	Briv® 1831	Briv® 1831
Brass, electro tin plated*	Dome	Briv® 1833	Briv® 1833

* Avdel recommends tin plated parts are installed within nine months from the date they were produced.

Installation Equipment

From cost-effective hand tools to bespoke assembly systems, Speed Fastening® equipment offers rapid and reliable assembly. The equipment is an integral part of the speed fastening system and offers the following benefits: