Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
RBF-4-8.6-8

RBF-4-8.6-8

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.340" NYLON BLK

20657

FQT-1

FQT-1

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET PUSH 0.470" ACETAL WHITE

2000

CR56-2-1

CR56-2-1

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET BLIND 0.500" NYLON BLACK

0

27XT1250250

27XT1250250

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .125 HOLE, .062-

14965

RP150B

RP150B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON PUSH-RIVET,5.1 MM HO

2000

27AC0028

27AC0028

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .192-.212 HOLE, .06

2000

61APR25150

61APR25150

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ANCHOR RIVET, PLASTIC PIN, .250

0

27PIF0012

27PIF0012

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .096 HOLE, .26

2961

167203000002

167203000002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

59

27SNC1560032

27SNC1560032

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP CLIPS, .156 HOLE, .032 PANE

5000

27SR236310

27SR236310

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET, .240-.244 HOLE, .138

2500

167104000002

167104000002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

200

27KY1560156

27KY1560156

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

3000

27AC0001B

27AC0001B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .182-.192 HOLE, .06

5000

27MRM090075B

27MRM090075B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP-TOGETHER RIVET - MALE MINI

3000

1301309

1301309

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH-IN RIVETS, BLACK, .307 IN H

1397

497395

497395

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

CLEAR POLYPROPYLENE FIR TREE RIV

1000

SR-2632W

SR-2632W

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.126" NYLON WHITE

2233

167104069902

167104069902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

100

SRVO-2664B

SRVO-2664B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.250" NYLON BLACK

3512

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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