Setting Blind Rivets
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IMPORTANT:
The bore holes for the blind rivets will vary depending on the blind rivets used. Adapt pilot hole and bore hole according to the blind rivets used:
- Blind rivets (high-strength) > BLIND RIVET 999.190.229.01 /Pilot hole: 6.5 mm Bore hole: 6.6 mm
- Blind rivets (high-strength) > BLIND RIVET 999.190.227.01 /Pilot hole: 6.5 mm Bore hole: 6.6 mm
- Blind rivets (high-strength) > BLIND RIVET 999.190.230.01 /Pilot hole: 6.5 mm Bore hole: 6.6 mm
- Countersunk rivets > BLIND RIVET PAF.912.884 /Pilot hole: 4.0 mm Bore hole: 4.1 mm
- Countersunk rivets > BLIND RIVET PAF.912.885 /Pilot hole: 4.0 mm Bore hole: 4.1 mm
- Countersunk rivets (high-strength) > BLIND RIVET 999.190.228.01 /Pilot hole: 6.4 mm Bore hole: 6.5 mm
- Countersunk rivets (high-strength) > BLIND RIVET PAF.009.461 /Pilot hole: 6.4 mm Bore hole: 6.5 mm
The pressed-out or pulled-out punch rivets and drilled-out penetrated joints can be replaced by high-strength blind rivets during repairs. Contrary to the standard procedure, all riveted joints are also bonded.
- Replicate the existing holes on the new spare part and pre-drill to the required pilot hole diameter.
- Fit and secure body parts.
- Drill through both parts to get the required bore hole diameter.
- Countersink the outer body part using > VAS 6957 - 100° countersink in order to fit countersunk-head rivets.
- De-burr all bore holes.
- Prepare bonding surfaces and bond body parts.
- The high-strength blind rivets must be set using a hydraulic riveting tool. > VAS 6790 - Compact Booster
> VAS 6790/2 - Supplementary Riveting Set
Blind rivets
NOTE:
Only use the prescribed blind rivets since these are sufficiently strong and have a special corrosion protection coating.