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Choosing fasteners that are easy to install and don’t require special tools will save you time and money. Off-the-shelf fasteners deliver outstanding performance, and when you find the right fastener for the job, be sure it doesn’t require specialized equipment. Otherwise, you will have to spend money on tools and training.
Avdel® Monobolt® blind, multigrip fasteners are extremely popular for applications that require safety and performance. The Huck Magna-Lok blind rivet is also popular because it provides a strong and water-resistant joint. While both the Monobolt rivet and the Magna-Lok can be used for similar applications, one significant difference is that the Monobolt requires special nosepieces to install, and you can install the Magna-Lok using standard nosepieces.
Know the Difference Before You Order
The Monobolt rivet and Magna-Lok are both blind structural rivets, but differences are worth noting when choosing the best fastener for a specific application.
The Avdel Monobolt is a structural blind rivet with a locked breakstem and a positive hole fill for heavy-duty applications. It requires a special tip for the rivet tool to correctly install and lock the mandrel inside the rivet’s body. The Monobolt rivet is made of stainless steel, and some include a molybdenum alloy for better corrosion resistance.
Key features and benefits of the Monobolt worth considering include:
- Protruding head or countersunk style
- Multigrip capability
- High shear and tensile strength
- Visible lock for quick and easy inspection
- Excellent hole fill via expanded body
- Stem that mechanically locks into the body
- Ability to compensate for irregular, oversized, or misaligned holes
- Vibration resistance
The Magna-Lok is also a hole-filling structural blind rivet, but it doesn’t require a specialty nosepiece. The locking mechanism has been engineered into the fastener to eliminate tools and operator efforts. The fastener comes in stainless steel, steel, or aluminum and is designed to create an internal lock during installation, eliminating pin pushout by mechanically locking the pin to the sleeve. The Magna-Lok is available in several sizes and grip ranges and features an internal, 360-degree solid-circle lock that ensures a flush pin break and uniform blindside footprint.
The Magna-Lok offers several benefits:
- A unique circle lock feature, which means you can verify proper installation with a quick visual inspection
- Ability to be installed with conventional tools
- Unmatched installation speed
- Fewer repetitive stress injuries
- Vibration and moisture resistance
Other fasteners have similar features, including the Klik-Lok®, POP Ultra Grip®, Olympic Mega-Grip, and Avdel Interlock®.
Use the Right Tool Tip
Other features differentiate the Monobolt rivet and the Magna-Lok. The Monobolt has a flared end and a counterbore, whereas the Magna-Lok has a rounded end and no counterbore.
Using the correct tip for installation is essential. If you install a Monobolt with a conventional nosetip, the mandrel won’t lock properly, and the fastener will come apart, especially with steady vibration. It will also damage the rivet tool. Similarly, if you try to install a Magna-Lok rivet with a Monobolt tip, you can damage the tool.
Bay Supply stocks a complete line of rivets, blind bolts, lockbolts (with and without pintails), and other fasteners. You can find the structural lockbolts and rivets for any job on the Bay Supply Marketplace. It also allows you to work directly with distributors and manufacturers to collaborate on quotes and orders.
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