Au-ve-co Products 18746 Plastic Panel Rivet 7.5mm

Product Description

The AU-VE-CO PRODUCTS 18746 is a plastic panel rivet designed for securing panels, trim, and lightweight components in place through pre-drilled or punched mounting holes. Built from black plastic, this push-in style fastener accepts a maximum hole diameter of 7.5mm and features a wide 30.0mm head diameter that distributes clamping load across the panel surface to reduce pull-through. At 0.01 pounds, the 18746 is a lightweight, single-use clip-style fastener suited for automotive, HVAC cabinet, and general sheet-goods assembly work where a metal fastener is not required. Licensed trades and assembly technicians commonly use these rivets when reinstalling access panels, ductwork covers, or equipment enclosures.

The 18746 plastic panel rivet is used in applications where panels or trim pieces are fastened to sheet metal frames, plastic substrates, or composite panels with a hole diameter at or under 7.5mm. Typical install scenarios include HVAC unit cabinet reassembly, automotive interior trim, electrical enclosure covers, and light commercial panel work. The 7.2mm material thickness rating indicates the combined grip range this rivet is designed to secure. Minimum order quantity is 15 pieces.

Key Features

• Maximum hole diameter of 7.5mm for a secure, rattle-free fit in standard panel openings
• Wide 30.0mm head diameter distributes load and prevents panel pull-through
• 7.2mm material thickness grip range suits typical single- or double-layer panel assemblies
• All-plastic construction eliminates corrosion risk and avoids galvanic interaction with aluminum or plastic substrates
• Black color blends with dark panel interiors and equipment enclosures
• Lightweight at 0.01 pounds each, suitable for high-quantity installations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or service fastener for panel assemblies requiring a 7.5mm maximum hole diameter plastic rivet with a 30.0mm head and 7.2mm material thickness grip range.

Installation Notes

Panel rivets of this type are installed by hand or with a trim removal tool and require no special power tools. Confirm the mounting hole diameter does not exceed 7.5mm before installation, as oversized holes will result in a loose fit. Power down or de-energize any equipment before removing or reinstalling access panels on electrical or HVAC units. These fasteners are typically non-reusable once removed and should be replaced rather than reinstalled.