Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
27MXT004006

27MXT004006

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .157 HOLE, .063-

3990

BHF-14

BHF-14

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 1.980" NYLON BLK

1975

PPR-5080B

PPR-5080B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET PUSH 0.320" NYLON BLACK

1300

SRVO-2064B

SRVO-2064B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.250" NYLON BLACK

1455

BR2-488-01BK

BR2-488-01BK

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP TOGETHER RATCHET RIVET, BLA

1874

27MRM060045

27MRM060045

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MALE MINI RIVET, .063 HOLE, .045

2500

SRVO-2632B

SRVO-2632B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.130" NYLON BLACK

1814

27AC0016B

27AC0016B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ARROW RIVET, .250-.260 HOLE, .36

2000

27MXT006018

27MXT006018

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .236 HOLE, .063-

1996

27KY2500156

27KY2500156

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

10000

27KY2190343

27KY2190343

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 KEY-HOLE RIVET

1000

MB-3-187

MB-3-187

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.094" - 0.156"

2975

MMB-187-01BK

MMB-187-01BK

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.430" NYLON BLK

4000

495209

495209

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6 TOUGH RIVET, -.315

1994

27SC2520H037

27SC2520H037

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER, SLOTTED HEX, .3

0

BR2-344-01

BR2-344-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENR 0.344 1000 PCS

4609

27QB375250N

27QB375250N

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP TOGETHER RATCHET RIVET, NAT

9800

USR-1

USR-1

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.866" NYLON BLACK

1000

167107269902

167107269902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

96

SRT-3055B

SRT-3055B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET T-TYPE .122"DIA .22"

893

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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