Steel Rivets

Carbon steel rivets are a common mechanical fastener used in a wide variety of industrial and everyday products. Their primary function is to securely connect two or more components together, creating a stable structure. Carbon steel rivets are popular due to their strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Nuote Metals has been manufacturing carbon steel rivets for over a decade. Located in Dongguan, China, known as the "World's Factory," we welcome visitors from around the world to visit us.

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Product Description

Introduction of carbon steel rivets

The manufacturing process of carbon steel rivets involves multiple steps to ensure their quality and performance. Low-carbon or medium-carbon steel is typically used as raw material due to their balanced strength and toughness. The manufacturing process includes:

-Material Preparation: Carbon steel bar or wire is cut into appropriate lengths to form the rivet blank.

-Cold Heading or Hot Heading: The blank is formed into the rivet shape, including the head, through cold heading (at room temperature) or hot heading (while heated). Cold heading is suitable for smaller rivets to improve surface finish and precision, while hot heading is used for larger rivets to reduce material stress.

-Heat Treatment: Rivets may undergo heat treatments such as quenching and tempering to increase their hardness and tensile strength, preventing deformation or breakage during use.

-Surface Treatment: To prevent rust and improve appearance, rivets are often galvanized, phosphated, or oiled. These treatments extend the service life of the rivet, especially in humid or corrosive environments.

Solid steel rivets

Semi-tubular steel rivets

Full tubular steel rivets

Product Parameter (Specification)

Material	Carbon steel
Surface Treatment	Clean, zinc plating, nickecl plating, silver plating, as requested
Head Type	As requested
Certificate	Rohs compliant
Shank Diameter	0.8-8mm
Tolerance	+/-0.05mm
Application	Suitable for use in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, electrical and electronics, etc.
Quality Control	100% whole range inspection through production ensures that each product meets the ISO standard, guaranteeing high-quality products.

Product Feature And Application

Carbon steel rivets are used across numerous industries due to their reliability and affordability. Here are some common applications:

-Construction and Bridges: In steel structures, rivets are used to connect beams, columns, and frames, providing strong shear and tensile resistance. They can still be seen on some historic bridges, and although bolts are more common today, rivets remain valuable in restoration or specialized design applications.

-Automobiles and Transportation: In automotive manufacturing, rivets are used to secure chassis, body panels, and interior components. They withstand vibration and shock, ensuring safety.

-Home and Furniture: For example, in metal furniture, doors, windows, and hardware, rivets provide secure connections that prevent loosening.

-Machinery and Equipment: In industrial machinery, agricultural equipment, and electronics, rivets are used to assemble components, especially where space is limited or specialized fastening is required.

These applications demonstrate the versatility of carbon steel rivets, but they are not suitable for all situations. For example, where frequent disassembly or extreme corrosion resistance is required, other materials such as stainless steel rivets or aluminum rivets may be required.