Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
27MRF12B

27MRF12B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FEMALE MINI RIVET, .500 OD, FOR

19800

MB-5-156

MB-5-156

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.156" - 0.219"

1940

3384

3384

Keystone Electronics Corp.

RIVET SEMI-TUBE 0.156" BRASS

536226100

RBF-6.4-15-12

RBF-6.4-15-12

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.590" NYLON BLK

2276

RP155B

RP155B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON PUSH-RIVET,5.1 MM HO

2000

27SC2520R075

27SC2520R075

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER, SLOTTED ROUND,

0

AB4-1A

AB4-1A

B&F Fastener Supply

RIVET BLIND 0.212" ALUM NATURAL

5100

RP145W

RP145W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

WHITE NYLON PUSH-RIVET,5.1 MM HO

2000

TR-1

TR-1

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.445" NYLON BLACK

23171

27AC0002

27AC0002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .131-.135 HOLE, .06

24990

SLP-2-177-01

SLP-2-177-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP LOCK PIN 0.247" NYLON NRTL

638

27PIF0038

27PIF0038

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .093 HOLE, .06

24950

RBF-6.4-11.1-12

RBF-6.4-11.1-12

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.440" NYLON BLK

4183

27SR102250

27SR102250

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET, .102-.106 HOLE, .142

1900

26RIV003

26RIV003

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ACETAL RIVET,.085 SHANK OD, .250

5000

RBF-4-15-12

RBF-4-15-12

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.590" NYLON BLK

3000

61ASR25150

61ASR25150

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ANCHOR RIVET, STEEL PIN, .250 HO

0

700973200

700973200

Würth Elektronik Midcom

SNAP RIVET 3,5/4,5 MM

826

27RT187470

27RT187470

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PAWL LOCK, .187 HOLE, .030-.330

5000

167002569902

167002569902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

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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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