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1/16 Blind Rivet Brass/Copper Pop Rivets

1/16” Blind Rivets belong to the ultra-small size rivets, which are widely used in the fields of precision assembly, electronic equipment, light metal components and thin plate connection.

Sizes of 1/16 Blind Rivet Brass/Copper Pop Rivets

Diameter (D): 1/16” ≈ 1.6 mm
Common Lengths (Grip Range): 0.040“ (~1.0mm) to 0.125” (~3.2mm), depending on specific products

Materials of 1/16 Blind Pop Rivets

Optional Materials:

Blind Rivet Body: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Copper
Blind Rivet Mandrel: steel, stainless steel, aluminum

Head Types of 1/16 Blind Rivet Brass/Copper Pop Rivets

Head Type Options:

Round Head (Dome Head)
Countersunk head
Large Flange – rare

Specificities of 1/16 Blind Rivet Brass/Copper Pop Rivets

Extremely small dimensions: suitable for very thin metals (<1mm) or in locations where space is extremely limited
Lightweight: no stresses or imbalances on lightweight structures
Precise clamping: suitable for precision connections with a clean, distortion-free appearance after joining.
Easy to install: requires only one-sided operation and is particularly suitable for assembling structures with limited space.

Applications of 1/16 Blind Rivet Brass/Copper Pop Rivets

Miniature electronic equipment: such as small power supply shell, transformer case, portable equipment shell assembly.
Communication equipment: encapsulated housing connectors for communication products that require compactness and high reliability.
Metal nameplate/label fixing: fixing aluminum or stainless steel nameplates on the surface of the equipment, avoiding screws too deep to damage the main material.
Model making, aeromodeling, handicrafts: for lightweight structure fastening, both to ensure the firmness without adding too much weight.
Small machinery or instrumentation: to achieve non-welded fixed, easy to dismantle later maintenance.

Precautions for use

Need to cooperate with high-precision drilling (such as 1.6mm drill), hole diameter tolerance requirements are more stringent.
Recommended to use miniature rivet gun or low tension adjustable pneumatic rivet gun to avoid rivet breakage or deformation of the base material.
Limited structural strength, not suitable for load bearing or dynamic connection scenarios.

How thick is a 1/16” Blind Rivet?

Blind Rivets are typically suitable for materials 0.5mm-1.5mm thick, depending on the Grip Range of the rivet. It is recommended that you confirm the total thickness of the material and select the appropriate length model.

How much load can these small size copper rivets handle?

1/16” copper/brass rivets are not normally used for high strength connections and are recommended for static, locating, non-load bearing structures. Specific tensile and shear values depend on the material (typically <300 N).

Can it be used on plastic or composite materials?

Caution is advised if plastic parts are not reinforced or have insufficient wall thickness. Copper rivets with strong expansion at the end may tear soft materials, it is recommended to add shims or use special rivets with low expansion force.