GM "peel type" rivet - UFO

Specifications

• Manufacturer: UFO
• Model Number: 7473R
• Product Type: GM "peel type" rivet
• Packaged Weight: 4 lbs

Key Features

• Peel-Type Expansion: Engineered to expand into multiple segments on the blind side, creating a wide and secure bearing surface.
• Blind Fastening: Facilitates installation from one side only, making it ideal for enclosed sections, channels, or areas with limited access.
• Material Compatibility: Designed for effective fastening in soft, brittle, or thin materials, including plastics, fiberglass, composites, and sheet metal.
• OEM Application Focus: Specifically tailored for use in General Motors vehicles, ensuring compatibility with original equipment specifications.

Applications

• Automotive Body Repair: Used for securing panels, trim, and various components in General Motors vehicles.
• Interior and Exterior Component Attachment: Ideal for fastening plastic fender liners, bumper covers, underbody shields, door panels, and decorative trim.
• Composite and Plastic Assembly: Suitable for joining materials like fiberglass, ABS plastics, and other composite structures common in modern automotive manufacturing.

Benefits

• Enhanced Material Protection: The broad bearing surface distributes clamping force effectively, preventing pull-through, cracking, or deformation of delicate vehicle materials.
• Reliable and Secure Joints: Forms a strong, stable, and durable connection, contributing to the longevity and structural integrity of automotive repairs.
• Streamlined Installation: Simplifies the repair process in challenging areas where access is limited to one side, reducing labor time and installation complexity.
• Maintains Original Standards: Provides a compatible fastening solution for GM vehicle repairs, helping restore the factory fit, finish, and performance.