Shear Strength Testing for Blind Rivets
Rivmate uses a tensile testing machine and specialized rivet shear fixtures to provide shear strength testing services for blind rivets. We help you verify whether your selected rivets meet the required load, material thickness, and application environment specifications.
What Is Rivet Shear Strength Testing?
Rivet shear strength testing is a mechanical test used to measure the maximum shear load a blind rivet can withstand before failure. The rivet is installed into a standard test plate, placed in a dedicated shear fixture, and loaded by a universal testing machine until the rivet or joint fails.
This test helps buyers verify whether the selected blind rivet is suitable for metal panels, equipment housings, vehicle parts, HVAC systems, and structural fastening applications.
Equipment Used for Blind Rivet Shear Strength Testing
Rivmate is equipped with a professional rivet performance testing laboratory capable of testing hollow-core rivets for shear strength, tensile strength, tensile load, riveting performance, and batch consistency.

Universal Testing Machine
Helps you determine the actual load-bearing capacity of a rivet under load conditions

Shear Test Fixture for Hollow Rivets
Reduce off-center loading and testing errors, and improve the reliability of test results

Standard Data Acquisition System
Provides you with clearer test data and a basis for assessing quality
How We Perform Rivet Shear Strength Testing
Rivmate verifies the shear strength of pop rivets through a standardized testing process. From rivet specification confirmation, specimen preparation, and riveting installation to load testing and result analysis, each step is carried out in accordance with clear laboratory procedures to ensure more reliable and traceable test data.
- Test Procedures
- Specification Verification
- Specimen Preparation
- Rivet Installation
- Fixture Clamping
- Load Testing
- Failure Analysis
