Riveting Steel to aluminum 1

[Schuhm]

I am looking to rivet a zinc plated 10ga steel bracket on to a 1/8" sheet of 5052 Aluminum. I would like to use Zinc plated steel rivets as they have more strength than the Aluminum rivets.
My question is will I have to worry about galvanic corrosion? If so will the Zinc plated rivets be better or worse that the Aluminum rivets for corrosion?
The products these part go into are used in dry indoor environments.

Thanks in advance,
-M

 

[CoryPad]

Dry indoor environments usually do not result in galvanic corrosion. Zinc plated steel rivets should be fine for this application.

 

[EdStainless]

The key word is dry. As long as it is dry there will be no corrosion.
If it gets a little damp the galv should protect things.

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[tbuelna]

Anodize the aluminum surfaces and install the zinc plated steel rivets "wet" using a light application of primer or sealant.