Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
27PIF0056

27PIF0056

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .095 HOLE, .31

1943

USR-64125

USR-64125

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.500" NYLON BLACK

586

SR-2024W

SR-2024W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.094" NYLON WHITE

2674

27XT3120500

27XT3120500

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .312 HOLE, .062-

2000

167107069902

167107069902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

65

SR-4060W

SR-4060W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.236" NYLON WHITE

9183

SR-2056W

SR-2056W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.220" NYLON WHITE

2790

MBRP1-100-01

MBRP1-100-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.205 NYLON NRTL

1473

27PIF0091

27PIF0091

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .241 HOLE, .31

1000

BHF-5

BHF-5

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.594" NYLON BLK

4948

RBF-4-11.1-16

RBF-4-11.1-16

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.440" NYLON BLK

3000

XT1880250A

XT1880250A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.348" NYLON BLK

5900

XT3120875A

XT3120875A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 1.040" NYLON BLK

2950

468814

468814

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

370

1301304

1301304

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH-IN RIVETS, BLACK, .266 IN H

1826

BPF-F2495

BPF-F2495

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.571" NYLON BLK

903

SRVO-3535B

SRVO-3535B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.140" NYLON BLACK

1500

SRVO-4100B

SRVO-4100B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.390" NYLON BLACK

1791

SRHR-3065

SRHR-3065

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.256" NYLON TAN

4702

495217

495217

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6 TOUGH RIVET, -.453

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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