Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
AB4-2A

AB4-2A

B&F Fastener Supply

RIVET BLIND 0.275" ALUM NATURAL

15100

167208069902

167208069902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

65

RBF-7.1-15-12

RBF-7.1-15-12

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.590" NYLON BLK

2799

27AC0003

27AC0003

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .151-.161 HOLE, .06

4990

61PR700100

61PR700100

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH RIVET, .187 HOLE, .156-.281

3905

SRVO-2032B

SRVO-2032B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.130" NYLON BLACK

11867

RBF-6.4-11.1-8

RBF-6.4-11.1-8

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.440" NYLON BLK

3000

RBF-6.4-8.6-12

RBF-6.4-8.6-12

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.340" NYLON BLK

2345

468815

468815

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

875

27KY1870187

27KY1870187

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

10000

27MRM125325

27MRM125325

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP-TOGETHER RIVET - MALE MINI

4000

PPR-4

PPR-4

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET PUSH 0.622" NYLON NATURAL

825

401008

401008

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SCREW IN RIVETS, NATURAL, NYLON

3000

MB-7-187

MB-7-187

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.219" - 0.281"

0

468853

468853

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

957

SLP100-245-01

SLP100-245-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP LOCK PIN 0.325" NYLON NRTL

3000

PL-250-10-01BK

PL-250-10-01BK

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.625" NYLON BLK

3074

27XT3150500

27XT3150500

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .315 HOLE, .062-

2000

SLP-2-316-01

SLP-2-316-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP LOCK PIN 0.386" NYLON NRTL

0

SRVO-3045B

SRVO-3045B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.180" NYLON BLACK

4007

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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