Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SR-2056B

SR-2056B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.220" NYLON BLACK

2850

092000200002

092000200002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

498

27CINCH02

27CINCH02

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

CINCH RIVET, .187 HOLE DIA, .020

1895

26RIV021

26RIV021

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ACETAL RIVET,.125 SHANK OD, .125

0

495213

495213

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6 TOUGH RIVET, -.354

1944

SR-4100W

SR-4100W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.394" NYLON WHITE

4716

167103500002

167103500002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

197

27PIF0035

27PIF0035

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .089 HOLE, .12

3000

27PIF0050

27PIF0050

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .165 HOLE, .12

5360

XT3750500A

XT3750500A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.689" NYLON BLK

2498

26RIV006

26RIV006

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ACETAL RIVET,.085 SHANK OD, .438

0

SRH-3065

SRH-3065

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET H-TYPE BLK.157-.197"

2637

SR-5055B

SR-5055B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.217" NYLON BLACK

4691

27SR1660240W

27SR1660240W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET, .162-.166 HOLE, .050

980

27AC0016

27AC0016

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTONS, NATURAL, NYLON

20000

BR2-344-01BK

BR2-344-01BK

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP TOGETHER RATCHET RIVET, BLA

1950

61APT25100

61APT25100

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ANCHOR RIVET, PLASTIC PIN, .250

10000

1301310

1301310

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH-IN RIVETS, BLACK, .276 IN H

794

27XT2500375

27XT2500375

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .250 HOLE, .062-

9333

167204569902

167204569902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

5176

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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