Rivet plastic to metal?
Rivet plastic to metal?
(OP)
Can anyone provide any information on using a rivet (either aluminum or stainless) to attach a plastic connector to a piece of sheetmetal (.080 aluminum)?
Is this an acceptable practice?
Is this an acceptable practice?





RE: Rivet plastic to metal?
The people who make the rivets also make washers which fit between the flange on the rivet head and the plastic part to be secured so that you dont crack the plastic when you set the rivet. If the plastic is a good deal thicker than the diameter of the rivet, even this might not be necessary.
Rivet manufacturer will tell you what the grip length is, and the pullout strength, so long as you observe those specs, it should work fine with aluminum rivets.
I am assuming of course that the connector will not be used to secure a stampeding elephant or that the connector will be used on the surface of the planet mercury. This might modify the design parameters somewhat.
Regards Adrian
RE: Rivet plastic to metal?
I am ok with grip range and pull out strength.
Mercury is out because our shuttle is in the shop.
The circus left town, so there goes my elephant.
Luckily, these plastic connectors are securing wire assemblies!
I will perform a shake test to thoroughly investigate the
connection.
-Nate
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RE: Rivet plastic to metal?
A closed-end style rivet.
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Also, is there any deformation allowed on either surface?
How much $ are budgeted for the fastener (cost)?
When these criteria are known, I know which style of riveting fastener to use.
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Audi,Volvo etc use them now to fasten plastic mouldings to steel,ali,galv etc.Try a search on Self Piercing rivets.
TWWeld.
RE: Rivet plastic to metal?
Try the following website: http://www.gesipa.co.uk/ I have had a couple of years experience working with these guys in the Automotive field securing various components, metal and plastic to Aluminium sheet. They also understand the detrimental effects of bimetallic corrosion associated with steel on Aluminium, so will not advise you anything that will fail, there website also has plenty of tech info.
Regs
Evmundo