Rivets
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Handan DongChao Hardware Products Co., Ltd. is a leading fastener manufacturer and factory established in 2008, located in the fastener capital of China. With nearly two decades of experience in design, production, and global distribution, we specialize in producing self drilling screws, Tek screws, and self tapping screws. In addition, we supply a wide range of high-quality fasteners including bolts, nuts, washers, shear studs, threaded rods, anchor bolts, and rivets, serving diverse industries worldwide.
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Professional Team
The members of the team are highly skilled and proficient in their respective roles and possess the necessary education, training, and experience to excel in their jobs.
Quality & Certification
Handan DongChao adheres to strict international quality standards, holding ISO and CCC certificates. Every product is engineered for durability, strength, and reliability to meet the needs of demanding applications.
Customized Services
We understand that each customer has unique manufacturing needs. That’s why we offer customization options to cater to your specific requirements.
Global Market
Our fasteners are widely exported to USA, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Korea, Africa, South America, and many other regions, earning trust and recognition from customers worldwide.
Advantages of Rivets
High Shear Strength
Rivets provide excellent resistance to shear forces, making them ideal for applications where parts experience lateral stress. This strength helps maintain structural integrity, especially in heavy-duty applications.
Vibration Resistance
Riveted joints remain stable under vibration, unlike some threaded fasteners that may loosen over time. This makes rivets particularly suitable for use in vehicles, machinery, and aerospace applications.
Versatility
Rivets are versatile fasteners that can be utilized with a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, and composites. This flexibility makes them a popular choice in various industries, from construction and automotive to electronics and aerospace.
Consistent Joint Quality
Rivets are known for providing consistent joint strength and appearance, resulting in a clean, uniform finish on both sides of the workpieces.
Types of Rivets
Solid Rivets
Solid rivets are the most storied and common type used. They are made from a solid piece of metal with a pre-formed, upset-forged head at one end, and an installation-formed head created to compress the pieced materials into a permanent composite. These are used in applications that require permanent, durable fastening, where both ends of the rivet are accessible.
Blind Rivets
Blind, or pop rivets, are a tubular type that can be installed from only one side of the material, making them ideal for situations where access to both sides of the workpiece is limited. This is achieved by means of a preinserted pulled-expander or mandrel which distorts the rivet on the non-accessible side to create a buck that, when fully formed, then breaks the head off the mandrel, completing the joint.
Split Rivets
Split or bifurcated rivets are designed with a split or forked tail. When installed, the tails are typically curled or folded outwards to form a tight hold clamping the material being fastened. These rivets are often used in applications where the rivet must grip soft materials or where a large surface area is required for the fastener.
Cherry Rivets
Cherry rivets are a subset type of blind or pop rivet that is particularly popular in the aerospace industry. They are designed for use in situations where higher strength and one-sided installation are required. Cherry rivets are made in various sizes and materials and can be installed using a simple, one-sided installation process, functionally identical to pop-rivets except the mandrel is typically of higher precision and enhances the formed-rivet strength and stiffness rather than being discarded in the forming.
Semi-Tubular Rivets
Semi-tubular rivets are solid rivets but with a partial hole in the center of the body, on the installation-formed end. This hole reduces the amount of material needed and allows low-force buck formation by rolling the tubular tail, which renders them somewhat lighter and low cost to install. The installation process for semi-tubular rivets is similar to that of solid rivets, but the design allows for easier deformation and a more consistent fastening process.
Drive Rivets
Drive rivets are installed using a hammer or a special driving tool. These rivets do not require a mandrel, and the installation process involves simply driving the rivet into place until it is securely fastened. Drive rivets are designed to form a strong bond when the body of the rivet is deformed during installation.
Fields of Application
Riveting is used in many industries as it provides an extremely reliable and durable connection. Typical fields of application include:
Aerospace
In aircraft, all connections must withstand extreme loads and vibrations, which is why riveting is frequently used.
Bridge construction
The high mechanical strength of riveted joints is utilized in load-bearing structures that require long service life and high safety standards.
Automotive industry
Riveted connections are used in vehicle production where high strength and corrosion resistance are required.
Mechanical engineering
In machines and equipment where precise and stable connections are critical, riveting is the preferred joining method.
Product Specification
|
Diameter（D） |
Length(L) |
d1 |
K |
d |
|
3.2mm |
6.0mm |
5.8-6.3mm |
1.2-1.3mm |
1.7-2.1mm |
|
3.2mm |
8.0mm |
5.8-6.3mm |
1.2-1.3mm |
1.7-2.1mm |
|
3.2mm |
10.0mm |
5.8-6.3mm |
1.2-1.3mm |
1.7-2.1mm |
|
4.0mm |
8.0mm |
7.9-8.4mm |
1.5-1.7mm |
2.5-2.6mm |
|
4.0mm |
10.0mm |
7.8-8.4mm |
1.5-1.7mm |
2.5-2.6mm |
|
4.0mm |
12.0mm |
7.8-8.4mm |
1.5-1.7mm |
2.5-2.6mm |
|
4.8mm |
8.0mm |
9.5-10.1mm |
1.9-2.0mm |
3.0-3.1mm |
|
4.8mm |
10.0mm |
9.5-10.1mm |
1.9-2.0m |
The Rivet Installation Process
The rivet installation process follows these key steps:
Hole Preparation
Precisely sized holes are drilled through the materials to be joined.
Rivet Insertion
The rivet is placed into the aligned holes with its head flush against one surface.
Setting the Rivet
Using specialized tools, force is applied to deform the shaft, creating a second head on the opposite side that locks the materials together.
Inspection
The completed joint is examined to ensure proper installation and structural integrity.
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