Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
27SR157350

27SR157350

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET, .161-.165 HOLE, .256

2000

468845

468845

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

1000

SR-4050B

SR-4050B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.197" NYLON BLACK

5306

SRT-4080B

SRT-4080B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET T-TYPE .161"DIA .32"

0

27SR138240

27SR138240

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET, .142-.146 HOLE, .146

1955

27AC0031B

27AC0031B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .182-.192 HOLE, .20

0

MMB-250-01

MMB-250-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.640" NYLN NRTL

13557

SR-2048W

SR-2048W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.189" NYLON WHITE

2435

27SC2520H062

27SC2520H062

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER, SLOTTED HEX, .6

0

HSR-2

HSR-2

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP LOCK PIN 0.790" NYLON NRTL

1564

AB3-4A

AB3-4A

B&F Fastener Supply

RIVET BLIND 0.375" ALUM NATURAL

1700

27SC2520H075

27SC2520H075

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER, SLOTTED HEX, .7

0

PPR-2

PPR-2

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET PUSH 0.382" NYLON NATURAL

3998

700971200

700971200

Würth Elektronik Midcom

SNAP RIVET 2,6/4,2 MM

865

468821

468821

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

1000

113108000002

113108000002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL SCREW-IN RIVET FOR A .31

3878

27KY2190281

27KY2190281

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

5000

PPR-4850B

PPR-4850B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET PUSH 0.200" NYLON BLACK

4704

27PIF0096

27PIF0096

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .240 HOLE, .46

1000

PL-250-20-01

PL-250-20-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.984 NYLON NRTL

4583

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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