Tubular Rivet

Tubular rivets are a type of fastener widely used in various fields.

They are also called hollow rivets because of their appearance. The product consists of a hollow cylinder (tube), with a head formed at one end.

The head comes in several types:

• flat;
• round (button);
• countersunk.

Such rivets are often used to join sheets of metal. The main requirement is access to both sides of the future assembly.

Product features

Tubular rivets are made from various metals – aluminium, brass, copper, stainless steel. The choice of a specific product depends on the material the parts of the assembly being joined are made of. In some cases the product is zinc-plated, which protects it from corrosion.

Rivets are produced in various sizes. The most common are length 2-60 millimeters and diameter 1-10 millimeters.

Application and installation rules

Such rivets are often used in mechanical engineering, aircraft and shipbuilding. They are also used to sheathe machine tool panels.

For installation, a hole must first be drilled. Then the rivet is inserted into it, head down. Finally, an ordinary hammer can be used to peen over the other end.