Self-piercing rivets (SPR) join two or more pieces of material using a rivet without a pre-drilled hole. They are a semi-tubular rivet driven at high force through the material layers to be joined, into a die which causes the tail of the rivet to flare out and form a joint.
The process requires no hole preparation and delivers high static strength similar to, or better than, spot welding. This process produces a fatigue resistant joint that is stronger than spot welding and less susceptible to corrosion.
The use of coated, lightweight and high-strength materials, such as galvanized or pre-painted steel, and aluminum makes welding these materials difficult and often not possible.
Self-Piercing rivets use a special tool that presses the rivet into place and requires access to both sides of mating panels.
General Purpose SPR
| Auveco Part No. | Body Diameter | Overall Length | Usage* | Package Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25135 | 3.3 mm | 3.5 mm | General purpose | 50 |
| 25136 | 3.3 mm | 4 mm | General purpose | 50 |
| 25137 | 3.3 mm | 5 mm | General purpose | 50 |
| 25318 | 3.3 mm | 6 mm | General purpose | 50 |
| 25139 | 5.3 mm | 4 mm | General purpose | 50 |
| 25140 | 5.3 mm | 5 mm | General purpose | 50 |
| 25141 | 5.3 mm | 6 mm | General purpose | 50 |
| 25142 | 5.3 mm | 6.5 mm | General purpose | 50 |
| 25143 | 5.3 mm | 7 mm | General purpose | 50 |
| 25144 | 5.3 mm | 7.5 mm | General purpose | 50 |
| 25145 | 5.3 mm | 8 mm | General purpose | 50 |
| 25146 | 5.3 mm | 9 mm | General purpose | 50 |
* Refer to application specifications when choosing the proper SPR.
Ford Specific SPR
| Auveco Part No. | Ford OEM No. | Code** | F-150 Location | Overall Length* | Head Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22876 | W708713-S900 | AS | Cab, Rocker, Door, Cowl, Back Panel | 5.00 mm | Solid |
| 22877 | W708714-S900 | AT | Cab, Back Panel | 6.05 mm |
Solid |
| 22878 | W708717-S900 | AW | Door | 8.05 mm | Solid |
| 22879 | W710246-S900 | BN / DB | Cab, Door, Cowl, Back Panel | 7.05 mm | Solid |
| 22880 | W717182-S900 | QC | Hinge Pillar | 10.00 mm | Hollow |
| 22881 | W717184-S900 | QA | Door | 9.05 mm | Hollow |
| 22882 | W717185-S900 | EL | Door, Hinge Pillar | 9.05 mm | Solid |
| 22883 | W717186-S900 | EN | Cab, Door | 8.05 mm | Solid |
| 22884 | W717337-S900 | PX | Door | 7.55 mm | Solid |
* Specs are approximate and for identification only.
** Refer to Ford Service Kit instructions as to the proper SPR for your application.
