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Restagraf – Black Flared Rivet 4.8 × 18 mm

Blind rivet with a flared head (large collar) in black aluminum for clean and discreet bodywork fastenings. Ideal for mounting license plates, trims, and accessories on thin sheets.

Key Features

• Wide head: better distribution of forces, limits tearing on thin/plastic supports.
• Black finish: discreet appearance on dark plates/supports, no apparent corrosion.
• Aluminum: lightweight and durable, resistant to weather and vibrations.
• Quick installation: installed with a standard rivet gun, reliable fastening.

Technical Specifications

• Body diameter: 4.8 mm
• Length: 18 mm
• Head: flared (large collar) – black finish
• Body material: aluminum (black)
• Mandrel (nail): steel (usually zinc-plated/black)
• Recommended drilling: Ø 4.9 to 5.1 mm (depending on support and tolerances)
• Indicative assembly range: ~4–10 mm (to be verified on actual application)
• Fields of application: license plates, trims, profiles, various supports

Installation Tips

1. Mark and drill to the recommended diameter; deburr and degrease.
2. Insert the rivet (head on the finish side) then position the gun on the mandrel.
3. Operate the gun until the mandrel breaks; check the rear expansion and flushness.
4. On very thin plastics, add a distribution washer on the rear side if necessary.

Best Practices & Safety

• Choose the length according to the total thickness of the assembly for proper setting.
• Use a rivet gun in good condition; wear PPE (glasses) during mandrel breakage.
• Prevent unfavorable galvanic couples (aluminum/steel) outdoors: protect/paint if necessary.

Black Flared Rivet 4.8 × 18 mm — the discreet, robust, and durable Restagraf fastening for plates and bodywork accessories.

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