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The Zenith blind rivets are made from quality alloys, and are batch tested by Zenith Aircraft Company for shear strength before being shipped. These rivets are corrosion resistant, and the stem becomes locked in after being set. Also, not many different lengths are required for different diameters or thicknesses. In the Assembly Instructions, they are designated as A4 (1/8) and A5 (5/32). They have a design shear strength of 130 lbs. and 220 lbs. respectively. Use only Zenith rivets supplied with the kit. Zenith Aircraft Company has developed a unique process for setting blind rivets, which requires custom rivet heads. The process uses flush-type rivets, where the flush rivet head is formed into a domed-head by the riveting process. This provides an permanent tight finish to all set rivets. To accomplish this, the riveter heads must be ground (machined) with a concave dome (see diagram). Only 1/8" (A4) and 5/32" (A5) rivets are required to assemble the kit. Zenair blind rivets for the ZENAIR Riveting System ZENAIR blind (or pulled) rivets have been used to construct the all-metal Chris Heintz designs since the 1970s, and make riveting a quick and easy process! The ZENAIR riveting system forms the rivet head as the blind rivet is pulled, providing a low profile dome finish and high shear strength. Fast installation, simple tools and low cost make this a popular riveting system with homebuilders! |
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As ordered.
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Zenair Blind Rivet 1/8
As ordered.
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Zenair Blind Rivet 5/32
Same rivets used in my kit aircraft. $0.02 more expensive per rivet than Zenith, but saved on shipping by combining with other items.
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Zenair Blind Rivet 5/32
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Zenair Blind Rivet 1/8
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3/16 Domed Head Blind Rivets
I needed these to finish my Zenith CH-750 and they are exactly the same as those that came in the original kit.
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Zenair Blind Rivet 5/32
Best experimental blind rivets I have found.
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Zenair Blind Rivet 1/8
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3/32 Blind Rivets Domed Head Rivet
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3/16 Domed Head Blind Rivets
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3/32 Blind Rivets Domed Head Rivet
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These are made of 6061T6 aluminum.
Yes. Per they vendor they are Avex rivets. Avex is a large rivet manufacturer, and these Avex rivets were specifically selected by Zenith. I'm not sure what Avex model/part number they use.
Yes these are countersunk.
12-05538 would be the 1/8 inch rivet.
Per Vendor: We just use a flat head to pull the A3 rivets and not a countersunk head. The A3s are used for the nutplates and will be a flush rivet.
