Rivet Types

The standard structural or machine rivet has a cylindrical shank and is either hot- or cold-driven.
Following are types of rivets.

Various Types of Rivets

(a) Counter Sunk Head.

(b) Counter sunk Head with chamfered top.

(c) Counter sunk Head with round top.

(d) Globe head.

• Boiler Rivet:It is simply a large rivet with cone head.
• Cooper's Rivet:  A cooper's rivet, used for barrel-hoop joints, is a solid rivet with a head like that is in figure below which has a shank end that is chamfered.

 

• Shoulder Rivet: A shoulder rivet has a shoulder under the head.
• A tank rivet, used for sheet-metal work, is a solid rivet with a button, countersunk, flat, or truss head.
• A tinner's rivet, used for sheet-metal work, is a small solid rivet with a large flat head.
• A compression or cutlery rivet consists of a tubular rivet and a solid rivet. The hole and shank are sized to produce a drive fit when the joint is assembled.
• A blind rivet is intended for use where only one side of the joint is within reach. The blind side is the side that is not accessible.