Earth Tab Rivet

An earth tab rivet is a blind rivet with a tab that provides an electrical earth connection. It bonds a panel or frame to earth through the rivet.

An earth tab rivet joins parts and provides an earthing point. It sets with a rivet tool, and the tab can take a wire or terminal. It often matches a hole sized for the rivet body.

This kind of rivet is usually made in aluminium or steel, and the tab is often plated to improve conductivity. The material choice depends on the metals being joined.

This is a general guide to checking this kind of part. It says nothing about any supplier's parts.

Ask for a certificate of conformance and a conductivity test report if the earth path is critical. On receipt, check the tab for bends or corrosion and confirm it fits the wire terminal.