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Solid rivets are among the simplest, most reliable, and oldest types of fasteners. Perhaps the most widely-used style of rivet, solid rivets are utilized in applications where reliability and safety are important.
Jay-Cee Sales & Rivet stocks a huge selection of solid rivets. We offer rivets in a range of sizes and materials to meet the needs of your fastener application.
Semi-tubular rivets (also known as tubular rivets) are essentially the same as solid rivets, but with a shallow hole at the tip, opposite the head. This hole causes the tubular portion of the rivet (around the hole) to roll outward when force is applied. This reduces the amount of force needed for installation—tubular rivets require roughly ¼ the force of solid rivets.
Semi-tubular rivets are often the preferred rivet style for joints where movement is required (pivot points), because the rivet material only swells at the tail. Common applications for tubular rivets include light fixtures, HVAC ducts, electronics, ladders, and brakes, among many others.
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