Blind rivets consist of two parts. The first part is called the rivet body (sometimes called the shell) while the second part is called the mandrel (also called a stem). Pop^® Rivet is a brand name as are Huck(R) and Avdel(R) and Marson(R). That doesn't tell you what type of blind rivet you need. 

A bulbing rivet is a kind of blind rivet whose body expands into three separate “legs” when installed. They stretch in different directions over the blind side of the work, creating a sort of hook that holds the rivet in place.

To enable blind rivets to meet the requirements of a wide variety of applications, they are available in many materials, including: Steel, stainless steel, Monel^®, copper, brass, bronze, and aluminum. Many specialty blind rivets are also available.

Talk to Hardware Everywhere’s knowledgeable customer service team for help choosing the fasteners that match your application. Call us at 1-800-432-8979 or contact us online.