Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
27AC0007B

27AC0007B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .213-.223 HOLE, .06

2985

27KY2190375

27KY2190375

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

3000

167102500002

167102500002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

1400

SR-3075W

SR-3075W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.295" NYLON WHITE

25125

SRHR-3545

SRHR-3545

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.177" NYLON TAN

1288

CR48-3-1

CR48-3-1

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET BLIND 0.567" NYLON BLACK

0

27PIF0057

27PIF0057

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .305 HOLE, .12

2000

27MRM090062

27MRM090062

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP-TOGETHER RIVET - MALE MINI

15568

SRHR-3055

SRHR-3055

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.220" NYLON TAN

3470

167002000002

167002000002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

8

495207

495207

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6 TOUGH RIVET, -.276

2000

SLPA125-187-01

SLPA125-187-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP LOCK PIN 0.344" NYLON NRTL

1383

BHF-9

BHF-9

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.736" NYLON BLK

2372

27AC0023

27AC0023

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .335-.345 HOLE, .06

1000

27RT187700PPB

27RT187700PPB

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

3000

27AC0019B

27AC0019B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .330-.340 HOLE, .12

2000

RBF-7.1-19-12

RBF-7.1-19-12

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.750" NYLON BLK

1858

468819

468819

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

979

SR-2655W

SR-2655W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.220" NYLON WHITE

3018

27XTS1870442

27XTS1870442

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .182-.192 HOLE,

24990

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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