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CHERRY Q RIVETS
Ben Corley | May 11, 2007
Carroll Smith’s ‘To Win’ series of books recommends the Cherry Q brand of Structural-Self-Plugging rivets. These are available from the Hanson Rivet & Supply Co. and also Aircraft Spruce.
A Seven is built with lots of rivets fastening sheet aluminium to the steel frame. It would be advisable to select the best possible rivets for a high quality Seven project.
Here are some unique selling points for Cherry Q rivets.:
HIGH SHEAR STRENGTH
Cherry Q Rivet mandrel plugs the entire length of the rivet sleeve, providing full shear strength values for structural or load-bearing applications.
SEALING CAPABILITY
Specially designed mandrel of the Q Rivet is engineered to effect a seal, upon installation which offers resistance to leakage.
VIBRATION RESISTANT
Rivet sleeve curls over end of mandrel to insure its positive retention.
CHERRY Q RIVET IDENTIFICATION CODE
First letter is rivet material: A=5052 Aluminum B=5056 Aluminum C=Stainless M=Monel S= Steel
Second letter is mandrel material: A = 7178 Aluminum, S = Steel, C = Stainless
Third letter is head style: P = Protruding L = Large C = Flush
Fourth letter is type of rivet: Q = Cherry Q Rivet, structural, self-pluggingFor example,–8 is 8/16ths or 1/2″ grip length
First number is rivet diameter in 32nds of an inch: For example,–6 is 6/32nds or 3/16″ diameter
Second number is rivet maximum grip length in 1/16 of an inch: For example, 8 is 8/16ths or 1/2″ grip length
SOURCE: Aircraft Spruce, Hanson Rivet & Supply Co.
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