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Guide to Rivets

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Rivets provide fastening in many applications. Common uses include roller assembly, ball bearing rollers, vapor plugs, door hinge, metalwork, machinery, construction, binders, brakes and a host of other industrial applications. Rivets remain cost efficient when compared to many threaded fasteners.

Several common types of rivets include the blind rivet, solid, tubular, drive pin, open and closed end and T-rivets among others. Rivets vary in head styles depending on use. They might have a large flange, dome or flat head. Material consists of various metals, nylon and plastic. Special rivet tools include manual, pneumatic, electric, battery operated and machine. Consider the following when ordering rivets:

1. Type of rivet based on use, commercial or industrial.

2. Rivet construction including size and material.

3. Know the required rivet tool if applicable.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Order industrial rivets


Industrial applications require stronger and larger rivets. These companies carry many different products for your business purpose.

I recommend: Get a price quote for solid, semi-tubular or blind rivets by filling out a short description form at Master Fasteners. This company also schedules weekly to monthly deliveries to save downtime due to any inventory problems. For a split, tubular, blind or solid rivet go to Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co., and click a product from this manufacturer's list. Click “Rivets” from the drop down menu or choose by type at Hanson Rivet & Supply Co. Inc. This company began in 1929 and carries a large inventory of rivets. If you’re looking for 1/2 inch and larger structural rivets see Brainard Rivet Company.

Locate pop rivets (blind rivets) suppliers


Blind rivets enable fastening from one side something inaccessible from the back. They have multi-piece assemblies.

I recommend: For bulk orders of aluminum, steel, brass, copper plate or stainless, closed and blind rivets see the products at Mutual Screw & Supply. Go to Fairway Fasteners and click the type of blind rivet you need for pricing details. For Cherry-Q, high strength, tri-grip and a wide selection of blind rivets click the suitable product at Hanson Rivet & Supply Co. Inc.

Find rivet distributors


These rivet distributors carry large inventories and offer quick delivery service.

I recommend: Go to Rapid Rivet & Fastener Corp. and click the rivet of choice to view their catalog of commercial rivets. Go to MetalGrip LLC., and view their product categories of rivets that includes aluminum, brazier, copper, large flange, low profile and multi-grip. Select the type of rivet you need by clicking “Rivet Selector” at Jay-Cee Sales & Rivet Inc. Order nylon tap-its, uni-taps and insulating drive rivets from Byler Rivet Supply, a commercial supplier of these and other types.

Get customized sizes from rivet manufacturers


These companies provide rivets based on your specifications.

I recommend: Contact C & L Rivet Company, Inc., for custom designs that include solid, full or semi-tubular and special sizes. Get a price quote after viewing head and body styles, diagrams, materials and finishes available at Universal Rivet Inc. Select a category to view specific rivet information for semi-tubular, solid, brake, loose leaf binder, material or finish at New Jersey Rivet Co. LLC. This company specializes in semi-tubular and solid rivets made in bronze, brass, steel, aluminum and stainless steel.

Select the right rivet gun or automated machine


The range of tools includes everything from manual to fully automated systems.

I recommend: See Emhart Teknologies for low to automated rivet tools and their list of POP Rivet Systems Solutions. If your business needs rivet setting machines, click “Custom Engineered Machines” or “Rivet Setting Machines" at National Rivet & Manufacturing Company. See Gage Bilt Rivet Tools for hydraulic, pneudraulic and pneumatic rivet guns and blind rivet installation tools.

Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • For custom rivet designs, check the manufacturer's charts for help in measuring the exact size and type needed.

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