Metal Rivet

Metal rivets are a type of fastener used in manufacturing, construction and repair.

They are used when sheet structures of small thickness need to be joined. Rivets replace welding. This type of fastener got its name from the installation process – riveting.

Product features

Metal rivets are divided into several types:

• standard “hammer-set” rivets – a cylinder with a head at the end;
• blind rivets – a long mandrel is added to the cylinder with a head; these products are needed when the materials being joined can only be accessed from one side;
• rivet nuts (threaded rivets) – a thread is hidden inside the cylinder; these fasteners are also used when access to the structure is one-sided.

Rivets are made of metal. The materials used are aluminium, copper, brass or carbon steel.

Application and installation rules

Whichever type of rivet is used, a hole must first be drilled for it. “Hammer-set” fasteners are flattened with a hammer. For blind and rivet-nut products, a special tool is used – a pneumatic “gun”.

Rivets are used in the construction of ships and aircraft, in the manufacture of machinery, and in construction and repair work where a reliable permanent joint is required.