Electronic Brass Universal Drive Rivet

Electronic: The electronics and computer industries are users of various rivets such as semi-tubular rivets and special soft-set blind rivets for PCB’s, and other electrical components such as relays and switches. Rapid Rivet is Your Rivet Specialist. We are a Master Stocking Distributor of rivets, rivet nuts, threaded inserts, and tooling. We have a large and varied inventory to meet your needs. No automated telephone answering system here at Rapid Rivet. Speak directly to a knowledgeable salesperson who will assist you in selecting the rivet you require. We pride ourselves in our ability to give you a fast and competitive quotation. Many items are in stock, and next day delivery is available when requested. Most items are available with manufacturer’s certifications and test reports. We also can offer bar coding, unit packaging, and will set parts and shipments up for long-term release dates.

Brass:  Brass is a copper-based alloy, which contains zinc as its main alloying element. (65% copper, 35% zinc.)  CDA260 or CDA270 is the most common alloy of brass used in rivets. It is stronger than copper, due to the zinc content.  It is not magnetic.  Brass rivets can be used in plain, un-plated finish, or can be plated with nickel or black oxide finish.  

Drive: A drive rivet is a form of blind rivet. The body of the drive rivet is hollowed-out out and a pin sits in the hollowed-out portion. This pin protrudes past the head of the rivet, and is designed so it can be driven into the body of the rivet, with an ordinary hammer. The end of the shank is divided into quarters, or thirds, to allow it to be deformed. As the pin is hammered into place, it forces the ends of the rivet to splay outwards, pulling and clinching the material into place.

Drive Rivet:  A drive rivet is a form of blind rivet. The main virtue of this rivet is that it can be installed without special tooling. It can also be used in blind-hole applications, in wood or low-density materials.

Universal:  Universal Head.  This is the standard protruding head style for most solid rivets.  It has replaced the flat head, round head, and brazier head types in most military and aerospace applications.  The head of the universal head rivet is twice the diameter of the body of the rivet.  It resembles the round head, but with the top of the head flattened-out.  MS20470 series, MS20613 series and MS20615 series.  (and others)