Blind Rivets

Olympic Bulb-Tite Rivets

Olympic Bulb-tite Rivets

HOW THE BULB-TITE WORKS: During installation the rivet body folds into three separate legs, forming the blind-side upset head. The Bulb-tite mandrel breaks off *flush with the rivet head.
*Flush mandrel break requires use of special Bulb-tite installation tool nose tip.

WEATHER TIGHT: A special nose tip on the blind rivet installation tool crimps a crown feature on the blind rivet head. This crown-crimp effectively seals the rivet bore off from intrusion of dirt and moisture. Adding the optional washer to the Bulb-tite, creates an additional seal around the perimeter of the rivet head, to stop moisture from intruding beneath the rivet head.

HIGH STRENGTH: Another benefit of the Bulb-tite rivet’s retained mandrel core is the added strength it provides. Bulb-tite rivets are less prone to failure in high shear loads.

HIGH CLAMPING: The large three-legged upset head evenly distributes the Bulb-tite blind rivet's high clamp load over a broader bearing surface than do conventional blind rivets. This enables soft, thin, ductile and even brittle materials to be securely clamped without deformation, cracking or other damage to the application.

HARD-TO-FASTEN APPLICATIONS: Bulb-tite blind rivets function well in materials where other fasteners fail. The folded legs individually conform to curved surfaces enabling fastening onto pipes, corrugations and other challenging shaped applications. Oversized or elongated holes can be adequately covered by the large leg formations to resist pull through under stress in high tension-load applications.

MULTI-GRIP CAPABILITY: Each Bulb-tite handles a wide variation in material thickness. Most sizes fasten over a 1/4" thickness range. Fewer blind rivet sizes may be required resulting in reduced inventory requirements and simplified fastener selection.

CHOICE OF FINISHED APPEARANCE: Bulb-tite blind rivets are offered in a variety of head styles. Standard Dome, Low Profile, Large Flange and Countersunk head styles are available. Color matched plastic finish caps can be snapped onto certain Bulb-tite head styles to conceal installed blind rivet heads. The unique Shaveable Head Bulb-tite was specifically designed for use in heavy truck and trailer applications where solid blind rivets are used. They are ideal for repair of solid blind riveted assemblies where access to the application's blind side may be no longer accessible. The Shaveable Bulb-tite blind rivet head is finished using a special head-shaving tool. Shaved Bulb-tite blind rivet heads then match the appearance of solid rivets in the assembly.

MATERIAL CHOICES: The standard Bulb-tite blind rivets are made of aluminum alloy, providing a durable non-rusting fastener that can withstand weather-related corrosion. Some Bulb-tite sizes are also available in steel and monel materials where higher strength is required.

Part Numbers

A - Body Diameter
B - Head Height
D - Head Diameter
F - Blind Side Protrusion
L - Rivet Body Length

ALUMINUM RIVET/ALUMINUM MANDREL
Head Style	Rivet Dia. Nom.	GESIPA Part Number	Grip Range	Hole Size Drill No.	Dimensions (Inches)					Typ. Strengths (lbs.)
Head Style	Rivet Dia. Nom.	GESIPA Part Number	Grip Range	Hole Size Drill No.	D	B	A	L	F	Shear	Tensile
Countersunk Head	3/16"	RV6601-0604	.106-.250	.209-.221 #4	.205	.103	.372	.750	.935	740	460
		RV6601-0606	.187-.375					.875	1.060
		RV6601-0608	.312-.500					1.000	1.185
		RV6601-0610	.437-.625					1.125	1.310
		RV6601-0612	.563-.750					1.250	1.435
	1/4"	RV6601-0804	.150-.250	.250-.263 E	.246	.147	.480	.795	1.005	1100	675
		RV6601-0806	.187-.375					.920	1.130
		RV6601-0808	.250-.500					1.045	1.255
Low Profile Flat Head	5/32"	RV6602-0504	.125-.250	.162-.167 #20	.161	.043	.367	.770	.862	465	245
		RV6602-0506	.187-.375					.832	.987
		RV6602-0508	.250-.500					.957	1.112
	3/16"	RV6602-0604	.125-.250	.209-.221 #4	.205	.057	.443	.750	.935	740	460
		RV6602-0606	.187-.375					.875	1.060
		RV6602-0608	.250-.500					1.000	1.185
		RV6602-0610	.375-.625					1.125	1.310
		RV6602-0612	.500-.750					1.250	1.435
Dome Head Protruding Crown	5/32"	RV6604-0504	.067-.250	.162-.167 #20	.161	.069	.343	.770	.925	465	245
	5/32"	RV6604-0508	.250-.500	.162-.167 #20	.161	.069	.343	.957	1.112	465	245
	3/16"	RV6604-0603	.050-.187	.209-.221 #4	.205	.088	.443	.687	.872	740	460
		RV6604-0604	.062-.250					.750	.935
		RV6604-0606	.187-.375					.875	1.060
		RV6604-0608	.312-.500					1.000	1.185
		RV6604-0610	.437-.625					1.125	1.310
		RV6604-0612	.563-.750					1.250	1.435
	1/4"	RV6604-0804	.062-.250	.250-.263 1/4	.246	.113	.560	.795	1.005	1100	675
		RV6604-0806	.125-.375					.920	1.130
		RV6604-0808	.250-.500					1.045	1.235
		RV6604-0810	.375-.625					1.170	1.360
	9/32"	RV6603-0903	.032-.187	.308-.327 5/16	.304	.145	.615	.843	1.000	1500	1100
		RV6603-0906	.032-.375					1.090	1.325
		RV6603-0910	.250-.625					1.340	1.575
		RV6603-0912	.375-.750					1.465	1.700
Large Flange Prot. Crown	9/32"	RV6605-0906	.042-.375	.308-.327 5/16	.304	.145	.743	1.090	1.325	1500	1100
		RV6605-0910	.250-.625					1.340	1.575
		RV6605-0912	.375-.750					1.465	1.700
Low Profile Head Recessed Crown	3/16"	RV6606-0603	.050-.187	.209-.221 #4	.205	.094	.469	.687	.872	740	460
		RV6606-0604	.062-.250					.750	.935
		RV6606-0606	.187-.375					.875	1.060
		RV6606-0608	.312-.500					1.000	1.185
		RV6606-0610	.437-.625					1.125	1.310
		RV6606-0612	.563-.750					1.250	1.435
	1/4"	RV6606-0804	.040-.250	.250-.263 1/4	.246	.111	.543	.795	1.005	1100	675
		RV6606-0806	.125-.375					.920	1.130
		RV6606-0808	.250-.500					1.045	1.255
		RV6606-0810	.375-.625					1.170	1.380

STEEL RIVET/STEEL MANDREL
Head Style	Rivet Dia. Nom.	GESIPA Part Number	Grip Range	Hole Size Drill No.	Dimensions (Inches)					Typ. Strengths (lbs.)
Head Style	Rivet Dia. Nom.	GESIPA Part Number	Grip Range	Hole Size Drill No.	D	B	A	L	F	Shear	Tensile
Countersunk Head	1/4"	RV6671-0804	.150-.250	.250-.263 1/4	.246	.147	.494	.895	1.005	1835	1000
		RV6671-0806	.187-.375					1.020	1.130
		RV6671-0808	.250-.500					1.145	1.355
Dome Head Recessed Crown	1/4"	RV6676-0804	.040-.250	.250-.263 1/4	.246	.111	.542	.795	1.005	1850	1025
		RV6676-0806	.125-.375					.920	1.130
		RV6676-0808	.250-.500					1.045	1.255
		RV6676-0810	.375-.625					1.170	1.380

MONEL RIVET/STAINLESS STEEL MANDREL
Head Style	Rivet Dia. Nom.	GESIPA Part Number	Grip Range	Hole Size Drill No.	Dimensions (Inches)					Typ. Strengths (lbs.)
Head Style	Rivet Dia. Nom.	GESIPA Part Number	Grip Range	Hole Size Drill No.	D	B	A	L	F	Shear	Tensile
Dome Head Recessed Crown	1/4"	RV6696-0804	.040-.250	.250-.263 1/4	.246	.111	.542	.795	1.005	2100	1455
		RV6696-0806	.125-.375					.920	1.130
		RV6696-0808	.250-.500					1.045	1.255
		RV6696-0810	.375-.625					1.170	1.380

ALUMINUM RIVET/ALUMINUM MANDREL
Head Style	Rivet Dia. Nom.	GESIPA Part Number	Grip Range	Hole Size Drill No.	Dimensions (Inches)					Typ. Strengths (lbs.)
Head Style	Rivet Dia. Nom.	GESIPA Part Number	Grip Range	Hole Size Drill No.	D	B	A	L	F	Shear	Tensile
Shaveable Brazier Head	5/32"	RV6607-0505	.020-.312	.162-.167 #20	.161	.072	.312	.800	.920	465	245
	3/16"	RV6607-0606	.050-.375	.209-.221 #4	.205	.094	.469	.875	1.060	740	460
	3/16"	RV6607-0608	.050-.500	.209-.221 #4	.205	.094	.469	1.000	1.185	740	460
	1/4"	RV6607-0808	.050-.500	.250-.263 1/4	.246	.120	.469	1.045	1.235	1100	675

RV6601 Countersunk Head (82°)	RV6602 Low Profile Flat Head

RV6603 & RV6604 Dome Head (Protruding Crown)	RV6605 Large Flange Head (Protruding Crown)

RV6606, REV6676, & RV6696 Dome Head (Recessed Crown)	RV6607 Shaveable Brazier Head

Plastic Finish Caps

Optional plastic finish caps are available, for use with 3/16” and 1/4” diameter RV6604 series Bulb-tite. These caps snap onto installed rivet heads to provide a more finished appearance. Finish caps can be ordered to color match applications such as painted roofs or building facia.

Shaveable Series The Shaveable series of Bulb-tite rivets are designed for use in applications where solid “bucked” type rivets are commonly used such as truck/trailer body assembly or repair. The Shaveable Bulb-tite simplifies repairs made to solid riveted assemblies, as rivet replacement does not require access to the blind side of the application. The Bulb-tite’s large blindside footprint functions well in rivet holes that have become elongated or too large to allow use of a solid rivet. Simply install the Bulb-tite and finish the rivet head with an Olympic head-shaving tool. The shaved head profile perfectly matches the solid brazier head rivets used elsewhere in the assembly. Shaveable Bulb-tites are available in 5/32”, 3/16” and 1/4” diameters. Shaveable Series rivets can be installed with most standard blind rivet nut tools. No special tool nose tip is required. The installed rivets mandrel is designed to break high, leaving an exposed mandrel plug extending above the set fastener’s head.
	Protruding mandrel is snipped flush with rivet's head.

	Shaver tool installed in a standard 1/4" drill, shaves rivet head.

	Shaved Bulb-tite rivets match solid rivets perfectly.