CherryLOCK
Cherry · Blind rivet
Locked-spindle structural rivet — strong, but needs proprietary tooling.
aka Cherry Lock · Bulbed CherryLOCK
Schematic cross-section, not to scale. Orange = the large distributed blind-side bulb.
Shear
50–68 ksi
Blind bulb
large
Max service
≤ 900°F
Lead-time risk
Low
Diameters
1/8, 5/32, 3/16, 1/4"
Head styles
- Protruding
- 100° flush
Standards
- MS90353
- NAS1738
- NAS1739
Materials & galvanic compatibility vs CFRP
| Alloy | Shear | vs CFRP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alloy steel | 50 ksi | med | — |
| A286 CRES | 68 ksi | med | — |
| Monel | 55 ksi | low | — |
Install tooling & training
- Tool
- CherryLOCK hydroshift pulling system
- Special / proprietary
- Special tooling · proprietary
- Training
- Tool-specific; Cherry training recommended.
- Inspection
- Flush-fractured stem; visible lock.
Requires the proprietary CherryLOCK hydroshift installation tool system — a real tooling commitment.
Sourcing
Lead-time risk: Low
- Peerless Aerospace Fastener ↗
Largest dedicated aerospace fastener inventory; approved source for major OEMs + DoD; multi-year fixed pricing, bonded storage, designated hold-shelf, min/max + safety-stock programs.
- Boeing Distribution (Aviall / KLX) ↗
Formed from Aviall + KLX; broadest catalog coverage for OEM/MRO/airline; deep stock on commodity NAS/MS hardware.
- Incora ↗
Authorized distributor for 60+ manufacturers; AS9100 / EN9120 / FAA AC 00-56; strong vendor-managed-inventory (VMI) and kitting programs.
Need a price or lead time?
Build a spec-complete RFQ and send it to distributors who stock CherryLOCK.
Strengths
- +Bulbed design strong in thin and thick sheets
- +Flush-fracturing stem
Trade-offs
- −Proprietary hydroshift tooling required
- −Not composite-specific
Typical applications
- · Structural blind fastening in thick and thin sheet
- · Repair where flush-fracturing pin is required