Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
27XT1250125

27XT1250125

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .125 HOLE, .062-

8990

27KY18702507

27KY18702507

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

KEYHOLE RIVET, .187 HOLE, .250 P

4975

FR006A

FR006A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

3161

SLP-2-638-01

SLP-2-638-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP LOCK PIN 0.708" NYLON NRTL

1000

27PIF0066

27PIF0066

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .240 HOLE, .33

1500

SRT-3035B

SRT-3035B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET T-TYPE .122"DIA .14"

0

27AC0017

27AC0017

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .335-.340 HOLE, .06

2000

27AC0030

27AC0030

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .160-.165 HOLE, .03

1990

27XT2501000

27XT2501000

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .250 HOLE, .062-

5000

XT2500875A

XT2500875A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 1.000" NYLON BLK

3000

27PIF0020

27PIF0020

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .124 HOLE, .08

1980

SR-3535B

SR-3535B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.140" NYLON BLACK

2000

167210000002

167210000002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

75

27MRM060020

27MRM060020

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MALE MINI RIVET, .063 HOLE, .020

3000

27MRF12B

27MRF12B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FEMALE MINI RIVET, .500 OD, FOR

19800

MB-5-156

MB-5-156

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.156" - 0.219"

1940

RBF-6.4-15-12

RBF-6.4-15-12

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.590" NYLON BLK

2276

RP155B

RP155B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON PUSH-RIVET,5.1 MM HO

2000

27SC2520R075

27SC2520R075

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER, SLOTTED ROUND,

0

RP145W

RP145W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

WHITE NYLON PUSH-RIVET,5.1 MM HO

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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