Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SRH-3055

SRH-3055

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET H-TYPE BLK.118-.157"

0

27XT3121250

27XT3121250

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 1.420" NYLON BLK

1000

AB4-4A

AB4-4A

B&F Fastener Supply

RIVET BLIND 0.400" ALUM NATURAL

600

27KY2190125

27KY2190125

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

4990

SRT-3075B

SRT-3075B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.300" NYLON BLACK

1975

26RIV016

26RIV016

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ACETAL RIVET,.125 SHANK OD, .438

0

SB3-4

SB3-4

B&F Fastener Supply

RIVET BLIND 0.375" STEEL NATURAL

6598

RBF-6.4-15-16

RBF-6.4-15-16

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.590" NYLON BLK

2975

XT2500500A

XT2500500A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.630" NYLON BLK

1942

27KY2500219

27KY2500219

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

5000

092000259902

092000259902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

470

27RT281975

27RT281975

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PAWL LOCK, .281 HOLE, .170-.770

2000

1301306

1301306

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH-IN RIVETS, BLACK, .394 IN H

1775

27KY2500500

27KY2500500

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

4538

RBF-6.4-15-8

RBF-6.4-15-8

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.590" NYLON BLK

2545

RP155W

RP155W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

WHITE NYLON PUSH-RIVET,5.1 MM HO

2000

SLP-2-413-01

SLP-2-413-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP LOCK PIN 0.483" NYLON NRTL

1396

27QB1300600N

27QB1300600N

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED RIVET, .438 HOLE, .437-.7

0

RBF-7.1-11.1-8

RBF-7.1-11.1-8

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.440" NYLON BLK

2965

27AC0005

27AC0005

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTONS, NATURAL, NYLON

19688

Rivets

1. Overview

Rivets are mechanical fasteners with a cylindrical shaft and head, used to permanently join materials by deforming the tail end. Their simplicity, vibration resistance, and structural reliability make them essential in aerospace, automotive, construction, and electronics industries.

2. Major Types & Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
1. Solid RivetsHigh shear strength, permanent installationAerospace structural joints
2. Blind RivetsSingle-side installation capabilityEnclosed panel assembly
3. Split RivetsFlexible tail expansion for soft materialsLeather goods and plastic
4. Drive RivetsLow-profile design with high pull-out resistanceSheet metal ductwork
5. Structural RivetsOptimized for load-bearing applicationsBridge construction

3. Structure & Composition

Typical rivet structure includes: - Head (manufacturing head, bearing surface) - Shaft (smooth or threaded cylindrical section) - Tail (deformable end for mating surface) Materials: Aluminum alloys (2024-T4), Steel (A108), Stainless Steel (304/316), Monel, Plastic (Nylon 66)

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterSignificance
Diameter (2-8mm standard)Determines shear/bearing capacity
Length (4-50mm range)Material thickness compatibility
Material Strength (414-1034MPa)Load-bearing capability
Corrosion Resistance (ASTM B488)Environmental durability
Installation Force (1.5-15kN)Tooling requirements

5. Application Fields

  • Aerospace: Wing assembly (Boeing 787 uses 50k+ titanium rivets)
  • Automotive: Frame rail connections (Ford F-150 aluminum body)
  • Construction: Steel beam connections (New York Freedom Tower)
  • Electronics: PCB grounding (Apple MacBook Pro chassis)

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

ManufacturerRepresentative Products
B llhoff GroupPOP Avdel aerospace rivets
SouthcoFlush head composite rivets
Emhart TekMulti-grip blind rivets
Cherry AerospaceMaxiLOK structural rivets

7. Selection Recommendations

Key considerations: 1. Material compatibility (aluminum vs. stainless steel) 2. Joint thickness requirements 3. Environmental exposure (marine vs. industrial) 4. Installation access (single-side vs. double-side) 5. Certification requirements (NASM8000 series for aerospace)

8. Industry Trends

Emerging developments include: - Self-piercing rivets eliminating pre-drilling (Tesla Model Y uses 30% SPR) - Smart rivets with embedded strain sensors - Bio-resorbable polymer rivets for medical implants - Automated robotic riveting systems achieving 120 rivets/min - Corrosion-resistant coatings extending service life beyond 20 years

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