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jps

posted on 22/12/16 at 09:45 AM Reply With Quote
Rivet suppliers

I know there have been several threads already about this over time - just looking for the most up-to-date recommendations on suppliers for rivets. Based on what everyone else has posted on various threads I am looking at getting:

3.2mm sealed rivets with a grip length suitable for 3.5mm (16swg-1.6mm tubing / 1mm alu / 0.5-1mm for PU) - for interior panels
4.8mm sealed rivets with a grip length suitable for 5.5mm (16swg-1.6mm tubing / 3mm alu / 0.5-1mm for PU) - for floor
4.8mm... etc - but countersunk (for the outside edges of the floor where i'll be putting GRP panels over them

Rivets will be alu/mandrels will be alu - i'll be blobbing them in PU before fitting to minimise steel/alu contact

Tried the local fasteners suppliers, they didn't have anything equivalent - so it looks like i'll be buying on-line....

Recommendations for where to getr them from please!!

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loggyboy

posted on 22/12/16 at 10:24 AM Reply With Quote
Was few years ago but I went to these guys as I worked not far from them at the time.
http://www.zygology.com/store/pc/viewcategories.asp
Big selection and good price.
I simplified and went with 4mm throughout, domed and counter sunk, both sealed, paid about £30 for 500+.





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nick205

posted on 22/12/16 at 10:25 AM Reply With Quote
I used sealed pop rivets for my MK Indy build - felt more comfortable reducing the chance of moisture getting inside the chassis tubes.

A quick Google shows to following...

http://www.bralo.com/en/products/non-structural-blind-rivets/sealed






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x_flow57

posted on 22/12/16 at 12:35 PM Reply With Quote
I have used D J Evans in Bury St Edmunds for yrs.

They have always been more than willing to help & have had whatever I have needed in stock or available quickly.

They also have a massive range of fasteners, nuts, bolts, washers etc.

You can buy what ever quantity you need, if you only need one you buy only one.
No plastic packs with half a dozen items at an extortionate price..

They aren't that far from you.

NTDWM
&
HTH
Nick

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jps

posted on 22/12/16 at 02:07 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by x_flow57
I have used D J Evans in Bury St Edmunds for yrs.

They have always been more than willing to help & have had whatever I have needed in stock or available quickly.

They also have a massive range of fasteners, nuts, bolts, washers etc.

You can buy what ever quantity you need, if you only need one you buy only one.
No plastic packs with half a dozen items at an extortionate price..

They aren't that far from you.

NTDWM
&
HTH
Nick


Cheers Nick - good to have a local recommendation - i'll check those guys out.

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Bluemoon

posted on 22/12/16 at 04:49 PM Reply With Quote
I used Avex multigrip, much better than the DIY pop rivet... Worth checking out.
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geoff82

posted on 22/12/16 at 10:30 PM Reply With Quote
Rivet Suppliers

D J Evans also have a depot in Ipswich which could be closer for some you out there.

Farthing Road
Ipswich
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01473 747100

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rdodger

posted on 22/12/16 at 10:33 PM Reply With Quote
I used these guys. Very happy with the quality

https://shop4fasteners.co.uk/fasteners/rivets/blind-rivets.html






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