What are the sizes of rivets?

What are the sizes of rivets?

1/8” (3MM) FOR UP TO 1/8” (3MM) THICKNESS. 1/4” (6MM) FOR UP TO 1/4” (6MM) THICKNESS. 1/2” (12MM) FOR UP TO 1/2” (12MM) THICKNESS. 3/32” (2MM) FOR SPECIALTY JOBS.

How are rivet sizes measured?

The first number in the trade size refers to the diameter of the rivet in 32nds of an inch. The second number(s) refers to the maximum grip length in 16ths of an inch. So, a trade size 45 rivet dimensions are 4/32” (1/8”) diameter with a 5/16” maximum grip range.

Are there metric rivets?

Byler Rivet stocks metric rivets from 3mm to 5mm in length. We provide aluminum steel metric rivets and all steel metric rivets.

What size is a number 8 rivet?

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How do you read rivets?

The first number refers to the diameter of the rivet in 32nds of an inch. The second number refers to the maximum grip length in 16ths of an inch. Therefore a size 45 rivet is 4/32″ (1/8″) diameter with a 5/16″ maximum grip range.

How do you read a rivet part number?

Trade Sizes / Part Numbers The first number refers to the diameter of the rivet in 32nds of an inch. The second number refers to the maximum grip length in 16ths of an inch. Therefore a size 45 rivet is 4/32″ (1/8″) diameter with a 5/16″ maximum grip range. The same as our previous examples.

What size hole do I drill for a 4mm rivet?

Rivet Dimensions

What sizes do aluminum rivets come in?

100° Countersunk Head Aluminum Solid Rivets

What is the smallest size rivet?

2mm diameter
Micro Rivets are 2mm diameter open type blind rivets designed for small applications such as printed circuit boards. Micro Rivets are inserted and set from one side of the work piece.

How do you identify a rivet?

Aircraft rivets are identified by the marks on the manufacturer’s head, and the alloys are represented by a letter (or letters) in the part number. Rivets with no head markings are soft 1100 (pure) aluminum, and not used in structural applications.

What size hole do I drill for a 4.8 mm rivet?

Rivet Dimensions