Solid Rivet

A solid rivet is a permanent fastener with a shank and a head. It joins plates or sheets by passing through a hole and deforming the plain end.

A solid rivet joins two or more parts through a drilled hole. It comes with a round head or a countersunk head. The rivet is set with a hammer or a rivet gun, and the tail is upset to hold the parts together.

Solid rivets are often made in steel, aluminium, copper or stainless steel. The material choice affects corrosion resistance and how the rivet deforms during setting.

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 mill test certificate if the material matters. On receipt, check the head form, shank diameter and length against the order. Look for cracks, laps or damaged heads.