Shave Head Tri Bulb Rivets with EPDM Washer Aluminum 8-8 (1/4" x .250 - 0.500 Grip)
1/4" (#8) Blind Rivet Diameter with EPDM Neoprene Washer
- 1/4" or #8 Diameter
- Trade Names: Tri Fold Shave Head Rivets, Bulbing Rivets, Exploding Rivets, Tri Grip Rivets, Shave Rivets, Trailer Rivets, Expanding Rivets
- Resemble Buck Rivets when installed and finished
- Wildly popular in trailers to replace factory rivets and provide the same clean look as the original rivets
- Included Neoprene EPDM Washer to seal any gaps
- Added resistance to pull though
- Wider effective grip range
- Caulk or sealant is recommended when installing to be truly watertight
- #8 (Specifically 8-8) Shave Rivets are heavily used on Truck Bodies to replace damaged rivets
Tri-fold rivets expand in three directions as the mandrel is pulled through them, creating three anchor points. A tri fold rivet has better retention than a standard pop rivet due to their increased surface area on the blind end of the installation. An expanding rivet works better in thinner metals without causing damage to the materials.