Electronic Copper Blind Rivet Nuts

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.

Copper:  Copper is an element of great thermal and electrical conductivity.  It is a relatively low strength, soft material.  It is totally non-magnetic.  It is not subject to any heat-treating.  It has fair to good corrosion resistance, and is normally not plated.  Type 110 copper is most frequently used for rivets, and is rated as 99.9% pure copper.  Copper is also the chief element in brass and bronze alloys.  

Rivet Nuts:  A rivet nut is a form of internally threaded insert.  It is usually a heavy-duty form of threaded insert, with a thicker head and body, and class 3 threads, than most other threaded inserts.  To install a rivet nut, a special tool with a threaded stud engages the threads of the rivet nut and pulls upward.  This causes a portion of the body of the rivet nut to deform, and expand against the reverse side of the material being fastened, forming a secure, permanent joint, that a screw or bolt can be attached to.  Rivet nuts come in a variety of materials, in countersunk and protruding head styles, open end or closed end, and with or without an indexing key, which serves to keep the rivet nut from spinning in its joint.  Common uses include leg levelers in appliances, electronic cases, and to add attachments such as luggage racks to automobiles and components in boats, motorcycles, and RV’s.

Blind:  (As in break-mandrel Blind Rivets, or “pop” rivets)  A blind rivet is a two-piece fastener consisting of a rivet body (sometimes called a “sleeve”) and the setting device called a mandrel. (or, stem or nail)  A blind rivet is used where access to a joint is limited to one side.  (You cannot “see” the other side of the joint, therefore it is “blind”)  A blind rivet is set by pulling the mandrel head into the rivet body, expanding the rivet body and causing it to flare against the reverse side.  As the head of the mandrel reaches the face of the blind side of the material, and at a pre-determined force, the mandrel will snap at the break point of the mandrel.  The rivet body forms a tight joint, the head of the mandrel remains encapsulated in the blind side, and the mandrel stem is ejected.

Blind Rivet:  Blind rivets can be set by relatively inexpensive tooling, which reduces costs. Structural blind rivets are also available for the aircraft industry and commercial uses. Structural blind rivets are employed where a solid rivet would normally by used, but where access to a joint is limited to one side.