TS EN ISO 14588

TS EN ISO 14588 is a terminology and definitions standard for blind rivets and the equipment used to install them. Standards of this kind establish a common technical language for product identification, drawings, specifications and supplier communication, so that the same fastening element is described consistently across documents and organizations.

What the document covers in technical terms

The scope of this standard covers terms and definitions for blind rivet types, as well as their performance characteristics and geometry. It also includes terminology for the setting tools used in blind riveting. In general engineering use, these are distinct concepts: the rivet itself is the fastener, while the setting tool is the device used to install it, and performance and geometry describe different aspects of how the fastener is identified and specified.

Why this vocabulary matters in practice

Blind rivets are used where access is available from only one side of a joint, which makes them important in sheet metal fabrication, transport equipment, general machinery and similar assemblies. A terminology standard does not prescribe a fastening design method; instead, it helps ensure that terms such as type, dimension, performance feature and installation tool are used in a precise and consistent way. That consistency supports clearer procurement language, more reliable technical descriptions and better comparison between products and documents.

• Common terms and definitions for blind rivet types
• Terminology for performance characteristics and geometry
• Terms for blind rivet setting tools
• Consistent language for technical documentation and communication