You know the little hollow rivets you see in many metal products? Those are tube rivets. At Nuote Metals, we make them out of aluminium, and that's a really good choice for a lot of projects.
Aluminium gives you two main things. First, it's light. If you're trying to build something that shouldn't be heavy—like a tool case or part of a machine that moves—every gram counts. Steel rivets would make it much heavier. Second, aluminium doesn't rust. Even without any special coating, it holds up well over time.
Other materials have their place, of course. Steel rivets are stronger but heavy. Stainless steel doesn't rust and is strong, but it's expensive. Copper or brass rivets look nice, but they are mainly for decoration and cost more. Plastic rivets are cheap and lightweight, but they snap easily and don't handle heat well.
So, aluminium tube rivets are a great middle ground. They're strong enough for most tasks, they're incredibly light, they won't rust, and they don't break the budget.
At Nuote Metals, we make these aluminium tube rivets to be reliable and consistent. If you need a simple, tough, and lightweight fastener, these are worth looking at. Give us a call and we can get you what you need.