Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
27KY1250219

27KY1250219

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

4975

167002069902

167002069902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

0

495215

495215

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6 TOUGH RIVET, -.374

1943

SR-4090W

SR-4090W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.354" NYLON WHITE

5435

RP135W

RP135W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

WHITE NYLON PUSH-RIVET,5.1 MM HO

2000

FR003A

FR003A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

2500

468855

468855

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

4

MB-7-156

MB-7-156

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.219" - 0.281"

11572

XT3120250A

XT3120250A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.410" NYLON BLK

4013

61PR200800

61PR200800

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH RIVET, .187 HOLE, .031-.200

3000

27AC0010B

27AC0010B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .062-.065 HOLE, .01

2000

SLPA125-500-01

SLPA125-500-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP LOCK PIN 0.656" NYLON NRTL

5026

092000159902

092000159902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

470

XT3121000A

XT3121000A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 1.160" NYLON BLK

1150

XT2501000A

XT2501000A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 1.120" NYLON BLK

2945

PPR-5B

PPR-5B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET PUSH 0.421" NYLON BLACK

1612

BHF-11

BHF-11

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 1.283" NYLON BLK

1729

27SNC1250032

27SNC1250032

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP CLIPS, .125 HOLE, .032 PANE

1965

167012000002

167012000002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

100

495222

495222

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

CLEAR POLYPROPYLENE FIR TREE RIV

973

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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