Rivets are the fastening tools used in most manufacturing industries for the connection and assembling of different components through different installing techniques. This mechanical fastener basically has a bolt-like design, affixed with a head and a tail. When these rivets are driven into any workpiece, its shaft expands up to one and a half of its original size and eventually securing its place.
Solid Rivets
Solid rivets are one of the oldest rivets, also
commonly known as round rivets. It has been used for ages in different
manufacturing industries, which is why they feature a conventional design
consisting of a shaft and head. Manufacturers install these round tools into
workpieces with the help of a crimping tool. The shaft is first deformed and
subsequently expanded after being driven into the product.
Structural Steel Rivets
As the name suggests, the structural steel rivets
are made of steel material. The design of these rivets is quite similar to that
of solid rivets. Though, the Structural steel rivets are specifically designed
for use in high-stress commercial construction applications. For example, their
applications might include the construction of bridges, storage sheds,
high-rise buildings, etc. These rivets are also flexible and easier to work
with as they are typically heated in a furnace before the installation to make
the metal softer.
Split Rivets
Split rivets are quite distinctive from the other
rivets because, as the name indicates, the shaft of the split rivets splits
into contrary directions. The split rivets are mostly used for materials such
as plastics or wood because they are known to work well with soft metals.
Blind Rivets
The blind rivets are also popularly known as the pop
rivets. These pop rivets contain a rivet as well as a mandrel. For the
installation of the blind rivets, a riveter is employed to manipulate the
mandrel. This manipulation allows the blind rivets to deform and expand into
the workpiece.
Flush Rivets
The flush rivets are also known as the countersink
or countersunk rivets, as they are mostly used in such manufacturing
applications where aerodynamics is involved. The flush rivets basically sit
flush with the workpiece in which they are installed. These rivets basically
reduce drag to improve aerodynamics.
Electrical Contact Rivets
The electrical contact rivets are specifically
designed for electrical devices. They are usually coated with a silver metallic
material. This is because the silver contact rivet is a good conductor of
electricity, making them ideal for applications involving switches and related
applications, especially the ones that require high electrical loads.
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