Rivet with countersunk head

A countersunk head rivet is a fastening element used in machine building and repair work.

The main difference from standard rivets is the head shape. Regular rivets have a domed head, while a countersunk head does not protrude above the surface of the joined parts after installation.

Product features

Countersunk head rivets are made of aluminium, brass, copper or carbon steel. The material is selected depending on which parts need to be joined.

Size range: diameter 1–6 mm, length 2–60 mm.

Application and installation rules

Before installation, a hole is drilled in the parts. The rivet is inserted so that the countersunk head ends up on the front side of the assembly, then the other end of the cylinder is peened with a hammer or a pneumatic rivet gun.

Countersunk head rivets are used in the manufacture of machine tools, aircraft and ships, as well as in construction and repair work — wherever it is important to join parts without visible fastening marks on the surface.