Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
27PIF0090

27PIF0090

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .240 HOLE, .28

996

27KY2190093

27KY2190093

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

4000

27PIF0101

27PIF0101

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .285 HOLE, .15

2000

26RIV005

26RIV005

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ACETAL RIVET,.085 SHANK OD, .375

0

XT3751000A

XT3751000A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

1875

27KY2500437

27KY2500437

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

1000

27SC2520R062

27SC2520R062

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER, SLOTTED ROUND,

0

SR-3100W

SR-3100W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.394" NYLON WHITE

4000

RBF-4.8-15-12

RBF-4.8-15-12

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.590" NYLON BLK

2765

27PIF0028

27PIF0028

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .175 HOLE, .87

2886

CR40-3-1

CR40-3-1

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET BLIND 0.500" NYLON BLACK

0

27MRM090045

27MRM090045

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP-TOGETHER RIVET - MALE MINI

2994

167208500002

167208500002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

100

27MRM125187B

27MRM125187B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MALE MINI RIVET, .125 HOLE, .187

3000

167009000002

167009000002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

195

27RT1560432

27RT1560432

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PAWL LOCK, .156 HOLE, .030-.234

1980

SR-5105W

SR-5105W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.413" NYLON WHITE

4969

SRVO-6060B

SRVO-6060B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.240" NYLON BLACK

5000

27KY1250156

27KY1250156

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

12900

27AC0021B

27AC0021B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .250-.260 HOLE, .12

4000

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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