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Rivet Basics & Spacial Rivets

Rivets are typically manufactured with either Oval, Flat, Flat Countersunk or Special Purpose heads.

  • Oval Head rivets are the most common type of rivets, with a wide variety of fastening applications.
  • Flat Head  shoulder rivets are often used when the pieces joined by the rivet are free to rotate.
  • Countersunk Head rivets are used when the rivet head must be flush with the pieces that it fastens.
  • Special purpose rivets can be deisgned for almost any application.
A rivet's body is usually formed into a straight shank or a shoulder. is representative of a straight shank rivet, while shows a shoulder.
OVAL & FLAT HEAD RIVETS
A = Shank Diameter

B = Shank Length

C = Head Diameter

D = Head Thickness

J = Hole Diameter

K = Hole Depth
Materials
Aluminum
Brass
Copper
Stainless Steel
Steel
Other
All materials available in various cold heading quality alloys. Non standard materials are available through special order. Specifications and requirements are required for accurate quotations.
Finishes
Black Oxide
Brass
Nickel
Passivation
Tin
Zinc Clear
Zinc Yellow
Zinc Black
Other
Non standard finishes are available through special order. Specifications and requirements are required for accurate quotations.