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Fastener Replacement
BOM
®
Fastener
Removal
Use a die grinder to cut off the BOM fastener. Use a center punch to
knock out the center pin. The remaining ring may need to be drilled
out.
Replacement
A BOM
fastener should be replaced per original specifications. However, in some applications
it may be able to be replaced with a Grade 8 bolt and a Grade 8 locknut of like diameter. If
replacing with a nut and bolt, always remember to use flat washers against all aluminum surfaces.
Blind Rivet
NOTE: Includes MONOBOLT
®
, Magna-Bulb
®
,
Magna-loc
®
, Hemlock
®
,and POP
®
rivets.
Removal
1. Use a center punch (or an air hammer with a punch
attachment) to knock the stem out of the fastener.
2.
Drill off the head of the blind rivet using a #11 (or 3/16" [5
mm]) or F (or 1/4" [6 mm]) drill bit (depending on blind
rivet size). The back stem should fall off.
NOTE: Be very careful not to enlarge the hole while drilling
off the head. If the hole does become enlarged,
you will need to put a larger fastener in its place.
3. Use a center punch to knock out the center pin.
Replacement
Use a rivet gun to replace it.
Channel Nut
Removal
Use a small screwdriver to turn the channel nut 90°.
Replacement
Insert channel nut horizontally and turn 90°.
BOM fastener
Magna-Bulb
Magna-lok
POP rivet
Channel nut