Flat Head Rivet

A flat head rivet is a solid rivet with a wide, flat head that spreads the load over the surface. It joins sheets and plates in general metalwork.

A flat head rivet has a low, flat head that sits on the surface of the work. It joins sheets, plates and other parts in general fabrication. The rivet is set with a hammer or a rivet gun, and the tail is upset to hold the parts together.

This rivet is often made in copper, which gives good electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance. Copper is softer than steel, so it suits light to medium joints.

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 report for the copper. On receipt, check the head is flat and even, the shank is straight and the metal is free of cracks.