Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
27MXT004010

27MXT004010

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .157 HOLE, .063-

2000

DFVO-137-030

DFVO-137-030

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.590" NYLN NRTL

4959

495214

495214

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6 TOUGH RIVET, -.374

1997

700974500

700974500

Würth Elektronik Midcom

SNAP RIVET 4,0/9,0 MM

649

468809

468809

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

329

FR004A

FR004A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

3889

BR2-488-01

BR2-488-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENR 0.488 1000 PCS

2500

3389

3389

Keystone Electronics Corp.

RIVET SEMI-TUBE 0.187" BRASS

50015900

27MRF12

27MRF12

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FEMALE MINI RIVET, .500 OD, FOR

21900

27AC0031

27AC0031

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTONS, NATURAL, NYLON

5000

SR-3035B

SR-3035B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.138" NYLON BLACK

6414

27QB621000B

27QB621000B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED RIVET, .250 HOLE, .780-1.

2000

SR-5055W

SR-5055W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.217" NYLON WHITE

3000

RBF-6.4-8.6-8

RBF-6.4-8.6-8

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.340" NYLON BLK

1904

27XT3120375

27XT3120375

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.529" NYLON BLK

1000

27XT3121000

27XT3121000

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 1.160" NYLON BLK

1000

SRVO-3065B

SRVO-3065B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.260" NYLON BLACK

1280

468850

468850

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

1005

27KY1250219

27KY1250219

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

4975

3449

3449

Keystone Electronics Corp.

RIVET SNAP 0.350" NYLON BLACK

1100

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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