panel fasteners, plastic rivets, push-in and pull-out testing

Testing Procedure: Performed on a Tinius Olsen 5000 Tensile Tester. The anvil arm that pushed and pulled each part traveled at a constant rate of 2.5 inches/minute. Tests performed at room temperature. Each test value represents the average of 20 pieces. Parts are dry as molded.

Note: The stated performance values represent typical values only. They are designed as a guideline for end users and are not specification values. Values stated will vary depending on the hole diameter, panel thickness, temperature, material and application. Users should conduct their own tests under specific actual conditions to determine the suitability of the fastener for a specific application.

Plasti-Rivet (2 prong)
Part Number: 231-080551-05-2099
Total Panel Thickness: .110"
Hole Diameter:.130"

PANEL TYPE	PUSH-IN	PULL-OUT
Metal Panels	17.5 lbs.	37.0 lbs.
Plastic Panels	10.5 lbs.	30.0 lbs.

R-Lok Plastic Expansion Rivet
Part Number: M-26-0396-01
Total Panel Thickness: .118"
Hole Diameter: .156"

PANEL TYPE	PUSH-IN	SHEAR
Metal Panels	50 lbs.	78 lbs.

Micro-Tuflok
Part Number: 1708-00-3835
Total Panel Thickness: .270"
Hole Diameter: .168"

PANEL TYPE	PUSH-IN	PULL-OUT
Metal Panels	11.5 lbs.	52.0 lbs.
Plastic Panels	9.5 lbs.	40.0 lbs.

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R-Lok Plastic Expansion Rivet
Part Number: M26-0500-18
Total Panel Thickness: .118"
Hole Diameter: .197"

PANEL TYPE	PUSH-IN	SHEAR
Metal Panels	75 lbs.	100 lbs.

Mini Pro-Lok Rivet (4 prong)
Part Number: 1116-17-2099
Total Panel Thickness: .195"
Hole Diameter: .168"

PANEL TYPE	PUSH-IN	PULL-OUT
Metal Panels	11.0 lbs.	68.0 lbs
Plastic Panels	10.0 lbs.	58.0 lbs.

R-Lok Plastic Expansion Rivet
Part Number: M26-0630-02
Total Panel Thickness: .131"
Hole Diameter: .248"

PANEL TYPE	PUSH-IN	SHEAR
Metal Panels	110 lbs.	190 lbs.

R-TITE RIVET PULL-APART TESTING
Part Numbers: P69-0500-02 and P69-0500-02
Testing Procedure: Straight pull apart test on Tinius Olsen Tensile Tester. Fully Assembled.
Pull Apart Speed: 2.51 ipm
Average Pull-Apart Force: 80.22 lbs.

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