Rivets products for sale online in Zambia

A rivet is a permanent mechanical fastener. Before being installed, a rivet consists of a smooth cylindrical shaft with a head on one end. Rivets are essential in the construction of buildings, cookware, jewelry, and so much more because they are cost-effective and the preferred way to permanently fasten a variety of materials like wood, metal, and plastic. Four-legged friends use rivets, too. The general types of rivets are solid, blind, tubular, and metal piercing (including split rivets). Rivets are no longer used for shipbuilding primarily due to the following: They are less affordable than modern methods such as bolting and welding. They require very precise installation that takes much more time to complete. They are harder to maintain and repair than modern methods.

Rivets are installed by using a riveting tool to draw the mandrel which causes the body to deform and clamp down on the joint. Upon reaching the designed clamping force, the mandrel snaps and is discarded.

Compared to screws, rivets hold much better. They are impossible to open and won't shake loose. This is because the screw only has a head on one side whereas the rivet is supporting both sides. This is also important in the transport process where the frame is subject to vibration.

Rivets offer a number of advantages over threaded bolts. They won't loosen when subjected to vibration and can secure joints with short clamp length. On the other hand, compared to threaded bolts, they are cumbersome and time consuming to install and remove, and offer limited clamp load.

The multi-grip is our strongest standard rivet choice, for many this rivet helps reduce stock options as one multi-grip rivet replaces a few different size open end rivets

Solid rivets may be the most common type of rivet. They are versatile and simple to install, and are often used in applications where reliability and safety are important. They can be made of aluminium, copper, brass, steel, titanium, and nickel-based alloys.

Blind rivets are otherwise referred to as hollow or pop rivets. These metal rivets are tubular fasteners with a mandrel through their centre. Manufacturers insert blind rivets into drilled holes made in parts intended for joining.

Welding has a higher strength than riveting. Due to the thermal process, welded joints become more rigid and strong. Therefore, welding is more applicable in making products that require high strength and durability