Rivet Head Styles
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 designed for almost any application, from aluminum ladders to zinc plated rollers.
A rivet's body is usually formed into a straight shank or a shoulder.
Diagram & Dimensional Terms
Oval & Flat Head Rivets
A = Tenon Diameter
B = Tenon Length
C = Head Diameter
D = Head Thickness
J = Hole Diameter
K = Hole Depth
Oval & Flat Head Shoulder Rivets
A = Tenon Diameter
B = Tenon Length
C = Head Diameter
D = Head Thickness
E1 = Shoulder Diameter
E1L = Shoulder Length
J = Hole Diameter
K = Hole Depth
Flat Head Countersunk Rivets
A = Tenon Diameter
B = Tenon Length
C = Head Diameter
D = Head Thickness
E = Angle/Degree Countersunk Head
J = Hole Diameter
K = Hole Depth
Oval & Flat Head Double Shoulder Rivets
A = Tenon Diameter
B = Tenon Length
C = Head Diameter
D = Head Thickness
E1 = Shoulder (1) Diameter
E2 = Shoulder (2) Diameter
E1L = Shoulder (1) Length
E2L = Shoulder (2) Length
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. Your personalized specifications and requirements need to be provided 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. Your personalized specifications and requirements need to be provided for accurate quotations.
