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A common rivet consists of a cylindrical shaft with a head on one end. The rivet is placed into a drilled hole, and the end of the shaft is deformed in such a way to make it expand to about 1.5 times its original width. Read More…

Rivet Manufacturers A rivet is a type of mechanical fastener. Like other fasteners, rivets are used to hold two different objects together. However, rivets are very different from fasteners like screws or bolts. When compared with these other fasteners, rivets are a much more permanent fastening solution.
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Fairfield, NJ  |  800-272-3673

Our company has a reputation for superior products, customer service, and dependability. All our fastener products are built to last, and we know that our customers appreciate our dedication to using the best materials and manufacturing techniques. If you would like to learn more about us, contact us by phone or email, or stop by our website today!

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Ford Fasteners, Inc. $$$

Winston-Salem, NC  |  800-642-0921

With more than 130,000 commercial and industrial grade fasteners in inventory, our wide distribution network is positioned to get you the parts you need fast. Whether we’re keeping your bins full with a Vendor Managed Inventory Program or rushing emergency replacement parts with 24-hour on-call service, you’ll know that we’ve got you covered. Our HQ’s quality system is certified to AS9120 ...

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Southern Fasteners & Supply, LLC $$$

Bolingbrook, IL  |  630-964-2600

G-Fast brings you precision components and fasteners that are designed for commercial and military applications. We specialize in precision machined components, special fasteners, cold-formed bolts, studs and shoulder screws, deep drawn parts, metal spinning, wire forming and a whole host of other services. We’ve been doing this since 1990 and would love to see you be our next customer!

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S.W. Anderson Company $$$

Mundelein, IL  |  847-566-0010

We are a leading supplier of Fastener Components, Engineered Components and Engineered Plastics serving many diverse industries. Our highly skilled, motivated and competent people are, without question, our most significant asset. The employees of MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions embody the spirit and character traits that are highlighted in our so called “Winning Formula”. When you choose to ...

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MacLean Fasteners $$$

East Dundee, IL  |  888-529-8600

As a fastener manufacturer, Chicago Nut & Bolt wants you to know that your standard fasteners or special fastener in extra-large and extra-long sizes are not a cause for concern. We are used to working with 1/4"-3" diameters and lengths up to 72". Try us for your next needs.

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This can be accomplished manually, deforming the shaft by pounding it with a hammer, or tools like pneumatic hammers and riveting machines can be used to deform the shaft. Once the shaft is deformed it essentially has two heads and cannot pass back through the hole, keeping the fastener in place.

Rivets, then, are capable of supporting loads along the axis of the shaft but are more beneficial for supporting loads perpendicular to the axis of the shaft.

Manufacturers create many different kinds of rivets to meet the demands of many different fastening applications. The most common type of rivet is a solid, or round head, rivet, which consists of a solid shaft and head. These rivets are used most often because they provide the most reliability.

Solid rivets are used for manufacturing aircraft frames, bridges, cranes, and structures. Other less frequently used rivets include semi-tubular rivets, blind rivets, drive rivets, oscar rivets, and flush rivets along with many other rivet types. These rivets are used for much more specific applications.

Rivets can also be made from many different materials to better meet the specifications of particular tasks. Aluminum, steel, nickel, and titanium are all common rivet materials.

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