Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SRT-3555B

SRT-3555B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET T-TYPE .142"DIA .22"

975

USR-1132

USR-1132

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.433" NYLON BLACK

2430

1301297

1301297

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH-IN RIVETS, BLACK, .242 IN H

2342

27XT2811500

27XT2811500

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .281 HOLE, .062-

4000

SLP100-413-01

SLP100-413-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP LOCK PIN 0.493" NYLON NRTL

1935

RP100B

RP100B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON PUSH-RIVET,3.1 MM HO

1972

167206569902

167206569902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

51

27XT3120750

27XT3120750

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.894" NYLON BLK

1000

468826

468826

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

988

TRM-7

TRM-7

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.470" NYLON BLACK

15973

DFVO-137-060

DFVO-137-060

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.689" NYLN NRTL

1998

468852

468852

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

1000

167010069902

167010069902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

100

27STMB430188

27STMB430188

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MALE TACK RIVET, BUTTON, .188 PA

2000

RBF-7.1-11.1-16

RBF-7.1-11.1-16

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.440" NYLON BLK

3000

BR2-226-01BK

BR2-226-01BK

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENR 0.226 1000 PCS

2861

27SR0018

27SR0018

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET, .160-.164 HOLE, .100

18000

167207069902

167207069902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

79

27SR0012

27SR0012

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET, .127-.131 HOLE, .122

8550

RFL-1

RFL-1

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET PUSH 0.417" NYLON NATURAL

2000

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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