RIVETS

Rivets are permanent mechanical fasteners used to join two or more materials.

They are generally categorised by their body type (how they install) and their head style (how they finish). 

Common Rivet Types

  • Blind (Pop) Rivets: The most common type for DIY and general assembly. They are called "blind" because they can be installed from only one side of the workpiece using a rivet gun that pulls a mandrel to expand the body.
  • Solid Rivets: Traditional, high-strength rivets used in aircraft and bridge construction. They require access to both sides of the material to be hammered into place.

Head Styles

The head style determines the surface finish and the clamping area: 

  • Dome Head: The standard, rounded profile for general-purpose fastening.
  • Countersunk (Flat): Sits flush with the material surface, ideal for aerodynamics or where a smooth finish is required.
  • Large Flange: Has a wider surface area to prevent the rivet from pulling through soft or brittle materials like plastic or timber.
RIVETS
BLIND (POP) RIVETS

BLIND (POP) RIVETS
SOLID RIVETS

SOLID RIVETS