Overview
EN ISO 15983:2002 (ISO 15983:2002) specifies dimensional, mechanical and application data for open end blind rivets with break pull mandrel and protruding head - A2/A2. It covers rivets with an austenitic stainless steel body (A2) and an austenitic stainless steel mandrel (A2) for nominal diameters from 3 mm up to and including 5 mm. The standard is intended for manufacturers, specifiers and users of stainless steel blind rivets in general engineering and assembly applications.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and materials
- Rivet body and mandrel: austenitic stainless steel grade A2 (per ISO 3506-1).
- Surface finish: plain (natural) finish.
- Dimensions
- Nominal diameters: 3.0, 3.2, 4.0, 4.8, 5.0 mm with specified max/min tolerances for body, head and shank.
- Recommended grip ranges and nominal lengths are provided; longer nominal lengths (>25 mm) specified in 5 mm increments.
- Clearance hole diameters (h1) recommended to avoid assembly problems (e.g., for d = 4.8 mm h1 min = 4.9 mm, max = 5.0 mm).
- Mechanical properties and testing
- Minimum shear and tensile loads and maximum mandrel break loads are specified and tested per ISO 14589 (examples: for d = 4.8 mm shear min = 4 000 N, tensile min = 5 000 N, mandrel break max = 8 500 N).
- Mandrel push-out resistance must exceed 10 N.
- Mandrel head retention test loads specified (e.g., 35–45 N depending on diameter).
- Workmanship and acceptance
- Rivets must be free from burrs and harmful defects; no cracking after setting at 5× magnification.
- Acceptance inspection per ISO 3269 unless otherwise agreed.
- Designation
- Example: Blind rivet ISO 15983 - 4,8 × ×××× 12 - A2/A2
Applications and users
- Typical applications: sheet metal assembly, automotive, construction, HVAC, marine and equipment manufacture where corrosion resistance and blind-side installation are required.
- Primary users:
- Fastener manufacturers and quality engineers (product specification and testing).
- Design and assembly engineers (selection of correct rivet diameter, length and clearance).
- Procurement and QA teams (acceptance inspection and compliance checks).
Related standards
- ISO 14588 - Blind rivets: terminology and definitions
- ISO 14589 - Blind rivets: mechanical testing
- ISO 3506-1 - Mechanical properties of corrosion-resistant stainless-steel fasteners
- ISO 3269 - Fasteners: acceptance inspection
Keywords: EN ISO 15983:2002, ISO 15983, open end blind rivets, break pull mandrel, A2/A2, stainless steel blind rivets, rivet dimensions, grip range, clearance hole, mandrel break load.