Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
FR005A

FR005A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

5006

27AC0028B

27AC0028B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .192-.212 HOLE, .06

3000

MMB-250-01BK

MMB-250-01BK

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.640" NYLON BLK

2965

BHF-8

BHF-8

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 1.087" NYLON BLK

2992

MB-3-156

MB-3-156

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.094" - 0.156"

2567

BR1-488-01BK

BR1-488-01BK

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENR 0.488 1000 PCS

4995

PPR-4050B

PPR-4050B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET PUSH 0.200" NYLON BLACK

2952

MB-5-187

MB-5-187

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.156" - 0.219"

2529

700974200

700974200

Würth Elektronik Midcom

SNAP RIVET 4,0/6,1 MM

648

PPR-2B

PPR-2B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET PUSH 0.382" NYLON BLACK

1955

SRVO-5095B

SRVO-5095B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.370" NYLON BLACK

641

27MRM125143B

27MRM125143B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP-TOGETHER RIVET - MALE MINI

2000

27QB700375AB

27QB700375AB

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED RIVET, .281 HOLE, .346-.5

0

RBF-4.8-11.1-12

RBF-4.8-11.1-12

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.440" NYLON BLK

2865

BR1-488-01

BR1-488-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENR 0.488 1000 PCS

4950

495204

495204

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6 TOUGH RIVET, -.248

1990

468824

468824

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

96

495202

495202

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6 TOUGH RIVET, -.248

2000

27KY2500093

27KY2500093

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

15000

27PIF0112

27PIF0112

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .195 HOLE, .18

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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