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What is a rivet?
A rivet is a permanent mechanical fastener used to join two or more materials. Rivets work by inserting a metal pin into an aligned hole and deforming the end, creating a strong, secure, and durable connection. Unlike temporary fasteners like screws, rivets do not rely on threads, but instead form a permanent connection, making them ideal for applications requiring high strength, durability, and vibration resistance.
Classification of Rivets
Rivets are typically categorized by head shape, degree of hollowness, or material.
Based on head shape, rivets can be classified as flat head rivets, round head rivets, countersunk head rivets, mushroom head rivets, universal head rivets, truss head rivets, etc.
Based on degree of hollowness, rivets can be classified as solid rivets, semi-tubular rivets, or full tubular rivets.
Based on material, rivets can be classified as brass rivets, stainless steel rivets, steel rivets, aluminum rivets, copper rivets, etc.
What surface finishes are available for rivets?
Rivet surfaces are typically treated with rust-proofing treatments, primarily electroplating, including zinc plating, nickel plating, chrome plating, tin plating, gold plating, and silver plating. Electroplating is a common rust-proofing method for rivets. It applies a layer of plating to the rivet surface through physical or chemical methods. The plating effectively prevents corrosion and rust, while also providing a certain aesthetic effect.
Another special surface treatment method is head coating. Head coating is performed after the rivet is electroplated. This allows for a variety of colors on the rivet head, achieving an aesthetically pleasing finish.
Aluminum rivets cannot be electroplated, but they can be anodized. Anodizing also allows for a variety of color options, but the unit price is higher than electroplating.
Rust-proofing the rivet surface is crucial, effectively extending the rivet's service life and ensuring a secure connection. Different rust-proofing methods are suitable for different environments and applications, so the choice should be tailored to the specific situation.
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Aluminum Hollow Rivets
Aluminum hollow rivet is a common fastener, they are widely used in many fields due to their light weight, corrosion resistance and good electrical conductivity. Nuote Metals produces and sells aluminium hollow rivets in China, we have more than 10 years working experience in this industry.
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Brass Semi Hollow Rivets
At Nuote Metals, we focus on making brass semi hollow rivets. Our rivets mainly use H65 brass—a copper-zinc blend that offers great electrical and thermal conductivity, along with solid corrosion resistance. This material is both hard enough and flexible enough to work well with cold heading and riveting processes. Plus, brass has that natural golden color, so if you're using these for decorative purposes, you often won't need any extra plating.
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Pan Head Half Hollow Rivets
Ever wonder how our pan head half hollow rivets are made? Here's a quick walk-through:
First, we pick out the right metal wire and cut it to the exact length needed. Then, it's off to the cold heading machine, which punches and forms that wire into the basic rivet shape – that's where the pan head and hollow shank really take form. Next up is heat treatment; we tweak the time and temperature based on the material to make sure every rivet has the right strength and toughness. After that, we often add a protective finish – think galvanizing or passivation – to help them fight off rust and last longer. And we never skip the final check: each batch gets looked over to confirm the size, finish, and performance are up to standard.
We're always happy to show customers around – if you're ever in the area, just let us know and we'll set up a tour!
Mushroom Head Half Hollow Rivets
Mushroom head half hollow rivets get their name from their distinct dome-shaped head, which looks a bit like a mushroom cap, combined with a partially hollow shank. This design lets the rivet shape itself during installation, creating a strong hold—perfect for uses where you need both good looks and solid performance. When set, the hollow end flares out and grips firmly, while the head and top section of the shank stay solid for extra support.
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Iron Half Tubular Rivets
Iron half tubular rivets are mechanical connectors with a hollow tail. They work by squeezing the hollow portion and flanging it outward to create a permanent snap-on fixation. Core applications are concentrated in light industries such as apparel, footwear, and luggage. Their use of soft wire material avoids cracking during rivet joints and offers cost advantages. Nuote Metals is a professional manufacturer of iron half tubular rivets. Our rivets are of high quality, and each one undergoes a thorough inspection to ensure customer satisfaction.
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Countersunk Head Semi Hollow Rivets
Why choose countersunk head semi-hollow rivets instead of other connection methods? This is primarily due to their unique advantages. After installation, the head is flush with the surface, avoiding potential interference or safety hazards caused by protrusions. The semi-hollow design makes the riveting process relatively simple, requiring no complex equipment; it can usually be completed manually or with pneumatic tools. This type of rivet is suitable for materials of varying thicknesses, and can be adapted to various situations by adjusting the riveting force.
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1. Ease of Installation
Rivets are fast to install, and even fully automated for high-volume applications, resulting in a simple and efficient operation process.
2. Connection Reliability
The riveting process is standardized, with strict quality control, resulting in highly stable connections. Visual inspection allows for quick verification of connection quality.
3. Vibration and Impact Resistance
Rivets connect through deformation or interference fit, providing strong clamping force and excellent vibration resistance, capable of withstanding vibration and shock.
4. Low Cost
Rivets are easy to install and can be fully automated, saving significant labor costs.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of rivets made of different materials?
Aluminum Rivets
Advantages: Lightweight, reduces overall product weight, low cost, suitable for general civilian applications.
Disadvantages: Low tensile and shear strength, unsuitable for high-strength workpieces, prone to electrochemical corrosion when in contact with metals such as stainless steel.
Stainless Steel Rivets
Advantages: Strong corrosion resistance, high hardness, suitable for high-strength workpieces (such as marine equipment)
Disadvantages: Higher cost, typically more expensive than aluminum rivets of the same specification.
Brass and Copper Rivets
Advantages: Excellent conductivity (such as connecting electronic components), good corrosion resistance.
Disadvantages: Higher cost, more difficult to process.
Steel Rivets
Advantages: High hardness, high connection reliability, and wide applicability.
Disadvantages: Compared to other materials, iron rivets are more prone to rusting.
What are the main applications of rivets?
Rivets have a wide range of uses, from small items like a pair of scissors to large items like airplanes and ships, as well as in high-precision medical applications.
Industrial Manufacturing
Rivets are used in a wide variety of industrial fields, wherever there is a need to connect two or more materials.
Electronics
Rivets secure heat sinks and chips, providing both vibration damping and noise reduction, and are widely used in the cooling systems of electronic products such as computers and mobile phones.
Automotive
Rivets are widely used to connect components of automobile bodies and chassis, such as doors and hoods. Their lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties make them an indispensable joining method in automotive manufacturing.
Aerospace
In aircraft manufacturing, rivets are used to connect different fuselage components, such as wings and tailplanes. Millions of rivets create high-strength, corrosion-resistant joints. Aluminum and titanium alloy rivets are often used to connect components of corresponding materials, ensuring stability in extreme environments.
Rivets are used everywhere. The above examples only represent a small number of their applications. We see rivets everywhere in our daily lives, such as on scissors, folding beds, and strollers etc. Rivets can be customized to different sizes and materials depending on the application.
Nuote Metals has specialized in the rivet industry for over a decade. Our factory is located in Dongguan, a city known as the "World Factory," a city with a developed industry and convenient transportation. This allows us to respond quickly when acquiring raw materials and supporting surface treatments, meeting our customers' needs for quick access to samples and bulk orders. We produce 10 million rivets daily and have molds of various specifications, allowing us to produce rivets as small as 0.8mm and as large as 10mm. We welcome your inquiries and visits.
The professional China Rivets manufacturer and supplier, we have own factory. Our Rivets are known for their durability and excellent finish, and we serve various industries with reliable metal components.
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