Overview
EN ISO 16583:2002 specifies requirements for open end blind rivets with a break‑pull mandrel and a countersunk head, where the rivet body is copper (Cu) and the mandrel is steel (St), bronze (Br) or stainless steel (SSt). The standard covers nominal diameters from 3 mm to 4.8 mm, and defines dimensional, mechanical and application data, inspection and designation conventions for these blind rivets.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and designation
- Applies to open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel and countersunk head (EN ISO 16583:2002).
- Example designation: Blind rivet ISO 16583 - 4×12 - Cu/St (for a 4 mm × 12 mm rivet with copper body and steel mandrel).
- Dimensions and tolerances
- Nominal diameters: 3; 3.2; 4; 4.8 mm, with detailed body, head and mandrel dimension limits and recommended grip ranges.
- Clearance hole diameters are specified per nominal size to avoid assembly issues and reduction in load capacity.
- Materials and finishes
- Rivet body: copper (plain natural finish).
- Mandrel: steel (plain or coated e.g. phosphate/oil or zinc at manufacturer's discretion), bronze (plain), or stainless steel (plain).
- Mechanical properties and testing
- Minimum shear and tensile loads and maximum mandrel break loads are defined per diameter (e.g., for 3 mm: shear ≥ 760 N, tensile ≥ 950 N, mandrel break ≤ 3000 N).
- Mandrel push‑out resistance (>10 N) and mandrel head retention test loads are specified.
- Mechanical testing references: ISO 14589 (blind rivets - mechanical testing), ISO 14588 (terminology), ISO 3269 (acceptance inspection).
- Workmanship and acceptance
- Rivets must be free from burrs and defects; no cracking after setting when inspected at 5× magnification.
- Acceptance inspection follows ISO 3269 unless otherwise agreed.
Practical applications
- Use where a flush, countersunk head finish is required and access is available from only one side (blind fastening).
- Commonly applied for fastening sheet materials, panels and assemblies requiring one‑side access and reliable mechanical performance.
- Selection choices (Cu/St, Cu/Br, Cu/SSt) enable matching mandrel material to assembly or corrosion considerations.
Who uses this standard
- Fastener manufacturers, quality and design engineers, procurement teams, and testing laboratories involved in selection, production, inspection and verification of blind rivets.
- Technical specifiers creating assembly drawings or procurement documents that require standardized rivet dimensions and mechanical ratings.
Related standards
- ISO 14588 - Blind rivets: terminology and definitions
- ISO 14589 - Blind rivets: mechanical testing
- ISO 3269 - Fasteners: acceptance inspection
Keywords: EN ISO 16583:2002, open end blind rivets, break pull mandrel, countersunk head, copper body rivets, Cu/St, Cu/Br, Cu/SSt, nominal diameters 3 mm to 4.8 mm, rivet mechanical properties.
