A “semi-tubular rivet” has a manufactured head on one end and tubular shank hole-depth of less than 112% of the shank diameter of the rivet. A “tubular rivet” has shank hole-depth equal to or greater than 112% of the shank diameter. Common rivet head styles are oval, truss, button, flat and countersun more...
Open-end rivets, when set, resemble conventional tubular rivets. However unlike tubular rivets, the mandrel head is retained within the body of the open-end rivet. Providing strong, low cost fastenings, open-end rivets are ideal for a wide variety of applications. They are available in a wide variety of mater more...