Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
27SR1660265

27SR1660265

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET, .171-.175 HOLE, .170

7950

27XT2810875

27XT2810875

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .281 HOLE, .062-

2000

27SR2400187

27SR2400187

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET, .248-.252 HOLE, .031

3000

167004500002

167004500002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

1600

PL-250-12-01

PL-250-12-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.751 NYLON NRTL

1124

27RT160400

27RT160400

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PAWL LOCK, .160 HOLE, .040-.250

3000

SLP100-330-01

SLP100-330-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP LOCK PIN 0.410" NYLON NRTL

2900

SRHR-4060

SRHR-4060

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.236" NYLON TAN

1145

SRVO-5065B

SRVO-5065B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.260" NYLON BLACK

1675

27XTS2812020

27XTS2812020

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .281 HOLE, .810-

0

27CINCH01

27CINCH01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

CINCH RIVET, .125 HOLE DIA, .020

0

27MRM090312B

27MRM090312B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP-TOGETHER RIVET - MALE MINI

3000

CR56-3-1

CR56-3-1

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET BLIND 0.626" NYLON BLACK

0

SR-3090B

SR-3090B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.354" NYLON BLACK

2787

27SR118300

27SR118300

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET, .122-.126 HOLE, .197

2000

SLP-1-245-01

SLP-1-245-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP LOCK PIN 0.325" NYLON NRTL

2380

SR-3555W

SR-3555W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.217" NYLON WHITE

1765

27KY1870156

27KY1870156

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

5000

167201500002

167201500002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

9267

DF-137-010

DF-137-010

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.512 ACETAL WHT

4205

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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