Thursday, September 6, 2012

UHO:multigrip rivets


Multigrip rivets:
There are several different kinds of rivets but you may be asking, what is a rivet? A rivet is a s short metal pin or boltlike hardware that functions to hold two pieces of metal together by being pressed into place, usually by a riveter. One kind of a rivet is a multigrip rivet which does the same thing as a normal rivet except a multigrip rivet has a wider gripping range than the standard ones. Why is this useful? When you use a multigrip on a larger hole or one that is a weird shape, it ensures that the hole is filled. Also, when you use a multigrip rivet is a stronger connection because it has a higher clamping force and is vibration resistant. This kind of a rivet is used for heavier duty projects.
-Guy from lowes

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