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Hard to Access? The Gesipa Blind Rivet System Secures It Even When Space Is Tight!

Source: Gesipa | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

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Assembly operations must sometimes be carried out reliably even under conditions where access is difficult. To achieve this, Gesipa has developed the Universalgrip blind rivet system ...

Do you need to create secure connections on structures using blind rivets, but space is tight? Then you should take a closer look at the Universalgrip from Gesipa ...(Image: Gesipa)
Do you need to create secure connections on structures using blind rivets, but space is tight? Then you should take a closer look at the Universalgrip from Gesipa ...
(Image: Gesipa)

Blind rivet joints can also be created in components that are accessible from only one side, as Gesipa notes. This is because, for a secure setting process, the setting tool only needs to be able to be positioned close enough to the setting point. When there are larger distances between the installation tool and the joint location, the length of the rivet mandrel must be adapted to the specific installation situation. And the extended rivet mandrel of Gesipa’s Universalgrip system allows for the use of special-length nozzles in such installation situations, according to the company. This makes it possible to reach riveting points behind protruding edges or in deep recesses and to rivet them securely even in confined spaces. A special riveting tool is not required, as the Universalgrip can be used with standard riveting tools—matched to the respective rivet size. It is compatible with standard and V-shaped nozzles as well as the corresponding Gesipa nozzles in special lengths. This allows blind riveting to be adapted to various design conditions and distances from the joint.

Perfectly Matched Blind Rivet Components

According to the manufacturer, the Universalgrip is suitable for a variety of assembly and manufacturing tasks in which the component geometry or installation situation restricts access to the riveting point. Typical examples include riveting along component edges, within complex assemblies, or at riveting locations that are deep-set due to the design. Such assembly situations are found, among other places, in the automotive industry and mechanical engineering, etc. The wide clamping range also supports standardization. This means that a single size can replace up to five standard sizes, thereby reducing the variety of variants—particularly for smaller annual requirements—as Gesipa emphasizes. For reliable processing, the blind rivet, mandrel, and setting tool must also be compatible with the respective rivet size and application. Gesipa therefore offers coordinated components of these types and, if necessary, also assists users in selecting the appropriate combination—from consultation through to series production. This allows blind riveting to be specifically tailored to the rivet size, component geometry, and assembly situation. To meet different material requirements, the Universalgrip is available in aluminum, steel, or stainless steel.

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