Type	Features	Typical uses
Open Type	Universal, low cost	Chassis, shelves, general metal connections
Closed	Waterproof and dustproof, core head is closed	Outdoor equipment, marine, wet environments
Drum Type	Tail expansion, high tensile strength	Soft materials (plastics, composites)
Lantern type	Extra large flange to disperse pressure	Fragile materials (such as fiberglass boards)
Structural	Ultra-high strength, alternative to welding	Load-bearing structures, automobile chassis

Blind rivets (also called pull rivets) are “single-sided operation” fasteners that can be fixed with a special tool (riveting gun) and are particularly suitable for places that cannot be reached from the back. Different types of blind rivets are suitable for different scenarios. Here are some common ones:

1. Ordinary open blind rivets (most commonly used)

 

Features:
The tail is open, and there is a small hole after riveting, which is not waterproof.
Cheap, universal, suitable for most places that do not require sealing.
Disadvantages:
Not rust-proof (aluminum will produce white rust, steel will produce yellow rust).
Not waterproof, easy to rot in humid environments.
Commonly used for:
Chassis, shelves, metal frames (such as supermarket shelves, distribution boxes).
DIY small metal objects at home (such as fixing iron sheets, tool boxes).

2. Closed blind rivets (waterproof and leakproof)

Features:
The tail is sealed, there is no hole after riveting, and it is waterproof and dustproof.
Advantages:
Good sealing, not afraid of rain and oil.
More durable than ordinary rivets.
Disadvantages:
A little more expensive than ordinary rivets.

Blind rivet commonly used for:
Outdoor equipment (such as billboards, awnings).
Sheet metal parts on cars and ships (to prevent water leakage).
Air conditioners, ventilation ducts (to prevent air leakage).

 

3. Drum blind rivets (specially for “soft, thin and brittle” materials)

Features:
The tail will bulge after riveting, like a small mushroom head, and it will hold more firmly.
Advantages:
Will not tear the material, suitable for “soft, thin and brittle” things.
More vibration-resistant than ordinary rivets (for example, it is not easy to loosen when used in cars).

Disadvantages:
More expensive than ordinary rivets, and installation requires a more powerful rivet gun.

Where to use:
Plastic boards, wooden boards, fiberglass (such as car interior panels, advertising light boxes).
Thin metal plates (fear of ordinary rivets pulling through).

 

4. Lantern-shaped blind rivets (super strong grip, suitable for thick materials)

Features:

After riveting, the tail will expand like a lantern, with a super large contact surface and is particularly strong.

Blind rivet  advantages:

Large clamping range, can be used for both thick and thin materials.

More tensile than ordinary rivets, not easy to pull out.

 

 

Blind rivet Disadvantages:

High price, generally used in industry, rarely needed for DIY at home.

Blind rivet  where to use:

Multi-layer board stacking (for example, several layers of iron sheets stacked together and riveted together).

Construction sites (for example, temporary fixing of steel structures).

Where super strength is required (such as heavy-duty shelves).