Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
BR1-344-01

BR1-344-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENR 0.344 1000 PCS

3531

27QB625250B

27QB625250B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP TOGETHER RATCHET RIVET, BLA

4000

27XT2811250

27XT2811250

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .281 HOLE, .062-

0

27RT2811000

27RT2811000

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

797

27STM430125

27STM430125

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MALE TACK RIVET, .125 PANEL, .43

2000

SR-3045B

SR-3045B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.177" NYLON BLACK

8362

27AC0011

27AC0011

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTONS, NATURAL, NYLON

20000

27PIF0077

27PIF0077

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .118 HOLE, .32

3839

27SNC1560062

27SNC1560062

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP CLIPS, .156 HOLE, .062 PANE

2990

167008569902

167008569902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

97

26RIV019

26RIV019

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ACETAL RIVET,.125 SHANK OD, .625

0

495226

495226

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

CLEAR POLYPROPYLENE FIR TREE RIV

1000

700973800

700973800

Würth Elektronik Midcom

SNAP RIVET 3,45/9,0 MM

1210

CR32-2-1

CR32-2-1

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET BLIND 0.378" NYLON BLACK

2205

27QB625375B

27QB625375B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP TOGETHER RATCHET RIVET, BLA

4975

SRHR-3555

SRHR-3555

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.217" NYLON TAN

6002

61APR18075

61APR18075

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ANCHOR RIVET, PLASTIC PIN, .188

0

SR-2032B

SR-2032B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.126" NYLON BLACK

12898

167012500002

167012500002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

100

27AC0027

27AC0027

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .062-.065 HOLE, .01

2000

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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