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