AS-Series Aluminium‑Steel Blind Rivets
These are dome‑head blind rivets featuring an aluminium body and steel mandrel, suitable for applications where corrosion resistance and light‑duty fastening are needed. They require access to only one side of the joint and are installed using a pop‑rivet (blind‑rivet) gun
Available Codes & Typical Dimensions
Here’s an overview of the most common AS sizes:
AS 3206 to AS 3227 (3.2 mm diameter rivets)
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Lengths: 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm, 18 mm, 21 mm, 24 mm, 27 mm
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Grip range varies from approximately 0–22.5 mm depending on length
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Hole size ~3.25–3.35 mm; use 3.3 mm drill bit
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Codes like AS‑3206 = 3.2×6 mm, AS‑3224 = 3.2×24 mm, etc.
AS 4006 to AS 4027 (4.0 mm diameter rivets)
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Lengths: 6 mm to 27 mm
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Grip range ~0–22 mm depending on length
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Hole size ~4.05–4.15 mm; use 4.1 mm drill bit
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Codes like AS‑4010 = 4.0×10 mm, AS‑4021 = 4.0×21 mm, etc.
AS 4806 to AS 4840 (4.8 mm diameter rivets)
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Lengths: 6 mm up to 40 mm
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Grip range ~1.5–29.5 mm depending on length
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Hole size ~4.85–4.95 mm; use 4.9 mm drill bit
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Codes like AS‑4815 = 4.8×15 mm, AS‑4840 = 4.8×40 mm, etc.
📌 What About “AS 2406” to “AS 6430”?
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AS 2406, and similar codes like AS 2408 and AS 2410, refer to 2.4 mm diameter aluminium‑steel dome head rivets with body 2.4 mm and lengths 6 mm, 8 mm, or 10 mm. These come with a steel mandrel and are listed under dome‑head AS series rivets in some manufacturers’ catalogs
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AS 6430 does not appear in standard listings; for 6.4 mm diameter rivets (similar to “AS‑6406” etc.), these may be part of larger industrial catalogs but are less commonly stocked by South African suppliers. Some global manufacturers do list 6.4 mm AS‑series, although name codes may vary, and grip range goes up to ~28–35 mm depending on exact size.

