High-quality rivets are key components in construction work of many different types, but no two rivets are exactly the same. You’ll find you often need rivets in different styles, sizes and materials. We offer a streamlined customer experience that delivers affordable rivets quickly to your home or office with little hassle and fuss. Rivet Buying Guide Rivets are a small, lightweight type of fastener without threads that are most commonly used to permanently secure two materials together, although they can be removed if needed. A rivet is made up of a cylindrical shaft inserted through a pre-drilled hole, a fixed head and a tail that is passed through the body of the rivet using a specialized tool, the pop-rivet gun. Once the tail has been placed, the pop-rivet gun compresses it to fit over the opening, fastening the rivet securely in place. Rivets are one of the most cost-effective, durable and strong fasteners available, often used for securing thin materials like gauge metal together. Common uses for fastening rivets include duct work, aluminum siding, home construction, sign assembly, woodworking and even aerospace manufacturing. The most common types of rivets include: Large flange pop rivets: The larger sized head adds durability and strength to the fastener for improved, long-term performance. Button head rivets: For small, tight spaces and a smooth finish, button head rivets are ideal. Painted button head rivets: If the final product will be on display, complete the look with a painted head finish. A Variety of Rivets for Every Need From Quanyuan Fasteners At Quanyuan Fasteners, we offer a variety of different rivets available in several rivet and mandrel combinations, sizes and materials to accommodate your specific project needs. The most popular type of rivet we offer is our button rivet available in stainless steel, steel and aluminum. The button rivet head is small and unobtrusive, ideal for creating a clean, secure appearance. A button head rivet is best used for HVAC projects and installations, construction jobs and more.
