Blind rivets, or breakstems, provide vibrationproof fastening for a wide variety of materials. But designers must know at least the basics before specifying them for applications. Rivets have been ...

HuckLok Blind Rivet Fasteners in 3⁄16 and 1⁄4-in. sizes work with a large range of metals, dense plastics, composites, and in assembly applications such as truck bodies and HVAC equipment.

The Huck BOM, or Blind Oversized Mechanical fastener, is a high-strength blind fastener, and is often used in place of welding. Bulbs, clamps, and seizes the joint for complete vibration resistance.

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For high-speed assemblies, Auto-Bulb is the answer. It’s Huck's vibration-resistant bulbing blind rivet fastener, from Alcoa Fastening Systems, engineered with a lead-in point for easy, fast ...

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