Rivets are permanent mechanical fasteners that firmly join two or more pieces of material together. They feature a smooth head and a tail on either side, where the tail deforms twice its diameter when inserted into holes. A rivet is installed in a pre-drilled hole and buckled using specialised tools like rivet guns or hammers. Compared to welding or screwing, rivets create cold, permanent joints that are durable and long-lasting. Additionally, these heavy-duty fasteners come in various lengths, materials, shapes, and thicknesses to suit multiple DIY and professional needs.
Why Buy Rivets?
Rivets offer several advantages as fasteners, providing a strong and permanent connection by filling the hole completely. Riveting is a relatively quick and cost-effective joining method, especially for high-volume production. Rivets are beneficial in terms of their ease of installation, compatibility, and minimal maintenance needs. Additionally, these fasteners are lightweight, durable, have multiple forms, and come in different colours, allowing flexibility for varying fastening needs.
View Our Best-in-Class Rivets:
We stock a versatile range of premium rivets to suit every requirement. Our collection includes:
- Blind Rivets – Also called pop rivets, a blind rivet is the most used fastening tool that suits applications where only one side is accessible. Blind rivets comprise a rivet body and a setting mandrel that expands once inserted into pre-drilled holes. They come in various materials, head styles, and diameters to suit different needs.
- Clinch Rivets – These rivets clinch around the back of the materials being joined and are installed using a standard rivet gun. They are made of nylon and are ideal for joining softer materials or where other traditional riveting methods are not practical.
- Tubular Rivets – These rivets have a hollow shank and a solid head. They create a secure and reliable joint in softer materials or applications requiring flexibility or a decorative finish, like leather goods, belts, and bags.
- Snap Rivets –These are typically two-piece fasteners (male and female) that easily fit, even with finger pressure. A snap rivet is made from plastic (often nylon), providing quick and easy assembly and disassembly in various applications.
Choose from Our Rivet Sets:
A rivet set is a curated assortment of high-quality rivets packed in a convenient kit. These sets typically include a variety of rivets in different sizes and materials, and often riveting tools, offering flexibility to tackle various fastening tasks with ease. Rivet sets streamline workflow by housing blind rivets, solid rivets, or a mix to ensure you have the right fastener for different tasks.
Typical Uses of Rivets:
Rivets, in the category of fasteners and fixings, are versatile heavy-duty fasteners used across several industries and applications, including:
- Automotive
- Construction
- Electronics
- Woodworking & Metalworking
- Appliances
- Leather Goods and Textiles
- Shipbuilding
- Jewellery
- DIY and Home Repair.
