Rivets

Rivets are permanent mechanical fasteners used to join materials, especially aluminum. 

 Common sizes: 

 

 1/8 inch 

 3/16 inch 

 

 Advantages 

 

 Lightweight 

 Fast installation 

 Strong in shear applications 

 

 Limitations 

 

 Not removable without drilling out 

 Requires correct grip range selection 

 

 Rivets are commonly used in chassis and sheet metal assemblies.