Rivets

A rivet is a permanent fastener installed by deforming one end after insertion, creating a second head that clamps the joint. Rivets cannot be removed without destroying them.

Types of Rivets

Pop Rivet

blind rivet · pull rivet

A pop (blind) rivet is a permanent fastener installed from one side using a tool that pulls a mandrel through …

Solid Rivet

bucked rivet · round head rivet

A solid rivet is a solid-shank permanent fastener installed by upsetting (bucking) the tail to form a second h…

Structural Rivet

huck bolt · monobolt

A structural rivet is a heavy-duty blind rivet with a locking collar or interlocking body that fills the hole,…

Semi-Tubular Rivet

tubular rivet · hollow end rivet

A semi-tubular rivet has a partially drilled shank, so the hollow end rolls over with much less force than a s…

Drive Rivet

hammer drive rivet · drive pin rivet

A drive rivet has a body and a protruding pin — hammering the pin expands the body to set the rivet from one s…

Split Rivet

bifurcated rivet · split shank rivet

A split rivet has a shank split into two legs that curl outward when set, gripping soft materials like leather…

Compression Rivet

press rivet · cap and post rivet

A compression rivet is a two-piece rivet — a cap and a post that press together to join soft materials like le…