Long Rivet

A rivet is a fastener used to join two thin sheet materials. The name is related to the installation method: the part is flattened on both sides, providing a strong grip.

A standard rivet is a metal cylinder with a head on one end – visually resembling a mushroom. If a metal rod is added to this design, the length of the item increases, and it is called a blind rivet.

Product features

The most important characteristic of a rivet is length. It is selected depending on the size of the materials being joined. A rivet that is too short will not allow the material to flatten properly, while one that is too long will require excessive force during installation. In both cases, the connection will not be reliable.

Table for selecting rivet length:

• for joining material 0.8-3.2 mm thick, the rivet length is 6 mm;
• for 3.2-4.8 mm – 8 mm;
• for 4.8-6.4 mm – 10 mm;
• for 6.4-9.5 mm – 12 mm;
• for 9.5-11 mm – 14 mm;
• for 11-13 mm – 16 mm;
• for 13-15 mm – 18 mm;
• for 15-17 mm – 20 mm.

Application and installation rules

Rivets are used in various industries – from mechanical engineering to the food industry.

To install a classic rivet, holes are drilled in the parts being joined. The fastener is inserted into them head down, and the other end is flattened with a hammer or a special pneumatic “gun”.