Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
27XT3121750

27XT3121750

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .312 HOLE, .062-

1990

27PIF0054

27PIF0054

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .255 HOLE, .19

2000

XT3120375A

XT3120375A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.529" NYLON BLK

2867

CR48-2-1

CR48-2-1

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET BLIND 0.441" NYLON BLACK

0

27KY1870343

27KY1870343

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

5000

MMB-187-01

MMB-187-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.430" NYLN NRTL

712

167207000002

167207000002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

26

61RR250125

61RR250125

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

REMOVABLE RIVET, .250 HOLE, .125

3000

27SC2520K037

27SC2520K037

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER,UNSLOTTED ROUND

2000

SRP-3055

SRP-3055

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.220 POLYSULFONE BLK

4016

1301308

1301308

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH-IN RIVETS, BLACK, .315 IN H

1980

167206000002

167206000002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

600

61APR25100

61APR25100

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ANCHOR RIVET, PLASTIC PIN, .250

2000

SR-4080B

SR-4080B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.315" NYLON BLACK

11826

167206500002

167206500002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

100

XT2812000A

XT2812000A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

2670

RBF-4.8-15-16

RBF-4.8-15-16

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.590" NYLON BLK

3000

27SC2520P062

27SC2520P062

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER, SLOTTED PAN, .6

0

RBF-4-15-8

RBF-4-15-8

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.590" NYLON BLK

3556

SR-3065B

SR-3065B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.260" NYLON BLACK

21057

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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