Rivet

A rivet is a permanent fastener with a shank and a head. It is set by deforming the tail end to clamp parts together.

A rivet joins two or more parts through a drilled hole. It is set with a rivet gun or a hammer, and the tail deforms to hold the parts together. Rivets often match the hole diameter and the total thickness of the parts.

Rivets are often made in steel, stainless steel, brass, plastic, nickel alloys such as Monel, Inconel or Hastelloy, or 400 nickel. The material choice affects corrosion resistance and strength. Plastic rivets suit light-duty or insulating applications.

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 material certificate for the alloy used. On receipt, check the rivet dimensions, head shape and surface condition. Confirm the material marking or packaging label matches the order.