Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
26RIV007

26RIV007

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ACETAL RIVET,.085 SHANK OD, .500

0

RBF-4.8-8.6-16

RBF-4.8-8.6-16

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.340" NYLON BLK

212

61RR188062B

61RR188062B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

REMOVABLE RIVET, .188 HOLE, .063

1000

27KY2500187

27KY2500187

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

10000

SRCS-5065W

SRCS-5065W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.260" NYLON WHITE

0

27MXT003003

27MXT003003

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .118 HOLE, .063-

1865

SRVO-4050B

SRVO-4050B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.200" NYLON BLACK

3000

SRCS-4070W

SRCS-4070W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.280" NYLON WHITE

1980

RP140W

RP140W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

WHITE NYLON PUSH-RIVET,5.1 MM HO

2000

27AC0011B

27AC0011B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .182-.192 HOLE, .16

8000

27PIF0084

27PIF0084

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .245 HOLE, .09

5000

167109000002

167109000002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

75

27SR079160

27SR079160

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET, .083-.087 HOLE, .083

2950

DFVO-137-031

DFVO-137-031

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.590" NYLN NRTL

2995

495231

495231

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

1000

MBRP1-030-01

MBRP1-030-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.133 NYLON NRTL

2875

167011569902

167011569902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

100

27XT3750500

27XT3750500

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .375 HOLE, .062-

8000

BHF-1

BHF-1

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.560" NYLON BLK

1270

SRVO-3580B

SRVO-3580B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.310" NYLON BLACK

8341

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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