Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
495210

495210

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6 TOUGH RIVET, -.315

1890

167208569902

167208569902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

493

27PIF0069

27PIF0069

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .095 HOLE, .09

1975

27PIF0083

27PIF0083

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .243 HOLE, .06

1500

XT2501500A

XT2501500A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 1.630" NYLON BLK

1887

27SR157315

27SR157315

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET, .162-.166 HOLE, .148

6996

27PIF0036

27PIF0036

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .090 HOLE, .06

6003

MBRP1-062-01

MBRP1-062-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.165 NYLON NRTL

1672

27CINCH03

27CINCH03

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

CINCH RIVET, .250 HOLE DIA, .020

1500

27SC2520R100

27SC2520R100

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER, SLOTTED ROUND,

0

BHF-3

BHF-3

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.950" NYLON BLK

3397

PPR-93-7B

PPR-93-7B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET PUSH 0.291" NYLON BLACK

675

27SC2520K075

27SC2520K075

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER,UNSLOTTED ROUND

0

27AC0024

27AC0024

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTONS, NATURAL, NYLON

10000

SRHR-3080

SRHR-3080

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.315" NYLON TAN

600

497396

497396

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

CLEAR POLYPROPYLENE FIR TREE RIV

1000

700971600

700971600

Würth Elektronik Midcom

SNAP RIVET 2,6/7,2 MM

890

SRP-3045

SRP-3045

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.180 POLYSULFONE BLK

967

3240520

3240520

Phoenix Contact

RIVET BLIND 0.394" ALUMINUM

0

ABL4-6A

ABL4-6A

B&F Fastener Supply

RIVET BLIND 0.525" ALUM NATURAL

5100

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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