Rivets

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
26RIV011

26RIV011

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ACETAL RIVET,.125 SHANK OD, .125

9996

167012069902

167012069902

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVETS,

0

27XT2810375

27XT2810375

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

FIR TREE RIVET, .281 HOLE, .062-

2700

BHF-12

BHF-12

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 1.484" NYLON BLK

1975

XT2811750A

XT2811750A

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 1.900" NYLON BLK

2986

DF-137-050

DF-137-050

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.748 ACETAL WHT

2975

27PIF0017

27PIF0017

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

PUSH IN FASTENER, .160 HOLE, .13

4965

27QB375750B

27QB375750B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP TOGETHER RATCHET RIVET, BLA

4710

61ASM18100

61ASM18100

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ANCHOR RIVET, STEEL PIN, .188 HO

1975

61ASM25075

61ASM25075

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

ANCHOR RIVET, STEEL PIN, .250 HO

2000

27SR160475

27SR160475

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP RIVET, .161-.165 HOLE, .354

3988

27MRM090112

27MRM090112

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

SNAP-TOGETHER RIVET - MALE MINI

2021

27XT3120250

27XT3120250

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.410" NYLON BLK

1000

495212

495212

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BLACK NYLON 6 TOUGH RIVET, -.315

1890

167204000002

167204000002

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

NATURAL NYLON 6/6 FIR TREE RIVET

1752

SRCS-4060B

SRCS-4060B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.240" NYLON BLACK

2000

PL-250-10-01

PL-250-10-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

BARBED FASTENER 0.606 NYLON NRTL

7311

DFVO-137-050

DFVO-137-050

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.748" NYLN NRTL

2000

SR-5095B

SR-5095B

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

RIVET SNAP 0.374" NYLON BLACK

3613

MMB-210-01

MMB-210-01

Richco, Inc. (Essentra Components)

MOUNTING BUTTON 0.551" NYLN NRTL

2990

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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