By in

What Are Rivets?

Bolts, nails, and screws are common fasteners that you’ve probably used before. But there’s another fastener you might not think about too often: the rivet.Here’s what you need to know about rivets.What’s…

By in

What Is the Best Finish for a Rivet?

Rivets can be manufactured in several different materials, including general purpose aluminum, soft setting aluminum for vulnerable materials, harder aluminum for higher tensile and shear strength, malleable aluminum for brittle and…

By in

5 Common Uses for Rivets

Although bolts, screws, and nails are far more common in the world of fasteners, many applications still require the use of rivets. Rivets consist of a head on one side, a…