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	\| '''Pan Head Rivet'''		\| '''Pan Head Rivet'''
	\| Used in a similar way to ''Snap Head Rivets''' but chosen where maximum strength is needed.		\| Used in a similar way to '''Snap Head Rivets''' but chosen where maximum strength is needed.
	\| [[File:PanHd.png\|125px\|right]]		\| [[File:PanHd.png\|125px\|right]]
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	In general, '''Rivets''' are first passed through the punched or drilled holes then, with head supported on a hard surface, a hollow tool with a hole equal to the '''Rivet''' diameter is struck down over it to squeeze, or '''Set''', the pieces of material together (1). The tool, or '''Rivet Set''', is removed and using a hammer, the '''Rivet''' is first struck [[Squareness\|square on]] to thicken it inside the holes (2), then the head is formed by hammering over (3) ''(and may be formed finally using the '''Rivet Snap''' (4) for these types of rivet)''.		In general, '''Rivets''' are first passed through the punched or drilled holes then, with head supported on a hard surface ''(e.g. a '''Rivet Snap''' in the illustration shown)'', then a hollow tool with a hole equal to the '''Rivet''' diameter is struck down over it to squeeze, or '''Set''', the pieces of material together (1). The tool, or '''Rivet Set''', is removed and using a hammer, the '''Rivet''' is first struck [[Squareness\|square on]] to thicken it inside the holes (2), then the head is formed by hammering over (3) ''(and may be formed finally using the '''Rivet Snap''' (4) for these types of rivet)''.
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	In general, '''Rivets''' are first passed through the punched or drilled holes then, with head supported on a hard surface, a hollow tool with a hole equal to the '''Rivet''' diameter is struck down over it to squeeze, or '''Set''', the pieces of material together (1). The tool, or '''Rivet Set''', is removed and using a hammer, the '''Rivet''' is first struck [[Squareness\|square on]] to thicken it inside the holes (2), then the head is formed by hammering over (3).		In general, '''Rivets''' are first passed through the punched or drilled holes then, with head supported on a hard surface, a hollow tool with a hole equal to the '''Rivet''' diameter is struck down over it to squeeze, or '''Set''', the pieces of material together (1). The tool, or '''Rivet Set''', is removed and using a hammer, the '''Rivet''' is first struck [[Squareness\|square on]] to thicken it inside the holes (2), then the head is formed by hammering over (3) ''(and may be formed finally using the '''Rivet Snap''' (4) for these types of rivet)''.
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			Some plastics, such as '''Acrylic''', are very '''[[Brittleness\|Brittle]]''' and would normally shatter as the thickening [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Blind_rivets ''''Pop' Rivet'''] exerts '''[[Tension\|Tensile]]''' forces on the inside of the hole. To avoid this, holes for '''[[Rivetting#.27Pop.27_Rivetting\|'Pop' Rivetting]]''' plastics are drilled over-size and '''Backing Washers''' or plates of some kind are added such that the two pieces of plastics are exposed only to '''[[Compression\|Compressive]]''' forces as they are squeezed together.
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	{{Pop Rivets Buyers Guide}}		{{Pop Rivets Buyers Guide}}

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			=====Description=====
	[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet '''Rivets'''] ''(aka Rivits)'' have various designs of head at one end and are used to fasten materials together by being passed through a punched or drilled hole and hammered over ''(usually)'' to form a head on the reverse side. They are available in several materials and sizes, can be solid or hollow and specialised designs also exist ''(e.g. ‘Pop’ Rivets).		[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet '''Rivets'''] ''(aka Rivits)'' have various designs of head at one end and are used to fasten materials together by being passed through a punched or drilled hole and hammered over ''(usually)'' to form a head on the reverse side. They are available in several materials and sizes, can be solid or hollow and specialised designs also exist ''(e.g. ‘Pop’ Rivets).

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	=====Solid Rivets=====		=====Solid Rivets=====
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			{{Solid Rivets Buyers Guide}}

	====='Pop' Rivets=====		====='Pop' Rivets=====
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			{{Pop Rivets Buyers Guide}}

	=====Specialised Rivets=====		=====Specialised Rivets=====
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	[[Category:Fixings and Fastenings]]		[[Category:Fixings and Fastenings]]

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	\| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Flush_rivet '''Countersunk Head Rivet''']		\| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Flush_rivet '''Countersunk Head Rivet''']
	\| Abbreviated to '''Csk.Hd Rivets''', these are seated within a ~~coutersunk~~ hole and used where a flush finish is required but, as a consequence, they support lower loads.		\| Abbreviated to '''Csk.Hd Rivets''', these are seated within a countersunk hole and used where a flush finish is required but, as a consequence, they support lower loads.
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	\| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Solid.2Fround_head_rivets '''Snap Head Rivet''']		\| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Solid.2Fround_head_rivets '''Snap Head Rivet''']
	\| These round-headed rivets were commonly used in large structural work where strength is needed. In traditional boiler-making, ship building and bridge girder construction for example, large iron '''Snap Rivets''' were passed through the plates to be joined and hammered over whilst red hot. This not only made the hammering over easier but, as the iron rivet cooled, the joint tightened due to its contraction. Much of this type of work is now '''[[Welded]]''' rather than riveted.		\| These round-headed rivets were commonly used in large structural work where strength is needed. In traditional boiler-making, ship building and bridge girder construction for example, large iron '''Snap Head Rivets''' were passed through the plates to be joined and hammered over whilst red hot. This not only made the hammering over easier but, as the iron rivet cooled, the joint tightened due to its contraction. Much of this type of work is now '''[[Welded]]''' rather than riveted.
	\| [[File:SnapHd.png\|125px\|right]]		\| [[File:SnapHd.png\|125px\|right]]
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	\| '''Flat Head Rivet'''		\| '''Flat Head Rivet'''
	\| These are a compromise in that they are useful where a large protrusion might be an issue and can carry higher loads than Csk.Hd. Rivets. They useful for sheet metalwork structures where the thickness of sheet precludes countersinking.		\| These are a compromise in that they are useful where a large protrusion might be an issue and can carry higher loads than '''Csk.Hd. Rivets'''. They useful for sheet metalwork structures where the thickness of sheet precludes countersinking.
	\| [[File:FlatHd.png\|125px\|right]]		\| [[File:FlatHd.png\|125px\|right]]
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	\| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Blind_rivets '''Large Flange 'Pop' Rivet''']		\| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Blind_rivets '''Large Flange 'Pop' Rivet''']
	\| A large head variation, useful when ~~rivetting~~ together softer materials. They are often used with a '''Backing Washer''' on the reverse side if very soft materials are to be joined.		\| A large head variation, useful when riveting together softer materials. They are often used with a '''Backing Washer''' on the reverse side if very soft materials are to be joined.
	\| [[File:PopRivet1.png\|125px\|right]]		\| [[File:PopRivet1.png\|125px\|right]]
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	<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''		<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''
	Some plastics, such as '''Acrylic''', are very '''[[Brittleness\|Brittle]]''' and would normally shatter as the thickening [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Blind_rivets ''''Pop' Rivet'''] exerts '''[[Tension\|Tensile]]''' forces on the inside of the hole. To avoid this, holes for '''[[~~Rivetting~~#.27Pop.~~27_Rivetting~~\|'Pop' ~~Rivetting~~]]''' plastics are drilled over-size and '''Backing Washers''' or plates of some kind are added such that the two pieces of plastics are exposed only to '''[[Compression\|Compressive]]''' forces as they are squeezed together.		Some plastics, such as '''Acrylic''', are very '''[[Brittleness\|Brittle]]''' and would normally shatter as the thickening [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Blind_rivets ''''Pop' Rivet'''] exerts '''[[Tension\|Tensile]]''' forces on the inside of the hole. To avoid this, holes for '''[[Riveting#.27Pop.27_Riveting\|'Pop' Riveting]]''' plastics are drilled over-size and '''Backing Washers''' or plates of some kind are added such that the two pieces of plastics are exposed only to '''[[Compression\|Compressive]]''' forces as they are squeezed together.
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	=====Description=====		=====Description=====
	[~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet '''Rivets'''] ''(aka Rivits)'' have various designs of head at one end and are used to fasten materials together by being passed through a punched or drilled hole and hammered over ''(usually)'' to form a head on the reverse side. They are available in several materials and sizes, can be solid or hollow and specialised designs also exist ''(e.g. ‘Pop’ Rivets).		[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet '''Rivets'''] ''(aka Rivits)'' have various designs of head at one end and are used to fasten materials together by being passed through a punched or drilled hole and hammered over ''(usually)'' to form a head on the reverse side. They are available in several materials and sizes, can be solid or hollow and specialised designs also exist ''(e.g. ‘Pop’ Rivets).


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	<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''		<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''
	Where several '''Rivets''' are to be used to form a joint, it is important to drill through both parts just once ~~initally~~, and this hole ~~rivetted~~ before drilling through and ~~rivetting~~ any further holes. This is because it is most unlikely that drilling separately would position the holes accurately enough.		Where several '''Rivets''' are to be used to form a joint, it is important to drill through both parts just once initially, and this hole riveted before drilling through and riveting any further holes. This is because it is most unlikely that drilling separately would position the holes accurately enough.
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	\| [~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Solid.2Fround_head_rivets '''Snap Head Rivet''']		\| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Solid.2Fround_head_rivets '''Snap Head Rivet''']
	\| These round-headed rivets were commonly used in large structural work where strength is needed. In traditional ~~boilermaking~~, ship building and bridge girder construction for example, large iron '''Snap Rivets''' were passed through the plates to be joined and hammered over whilst red hot. This not only made the hammering over easier but, as the iron rivet cooled, the joint tightened due to its contraction. Much of this type of work is now '''[[Welded]]''' rather than ~~rivetted~~.		\| These round-headed rivets were commonly used in large structural work where strength is needed. In traditional boiler-making, ship building and bridge girder construction for example, large iron '''Snap Rivets''' were passed through the plates to be joined and hammered over whilst red hot. This not only made the hammering over easier but, as the iron rivet cooled, the joint tightened due to its contraction. Much of this type of work is now '''[[Welded]]''' rather than riveted.
	\| [[File:SnapHd.png\|125px\|right]]		\| [[File:SnapHd.png\|125px\|right]]
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	\| [~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Flush_rivet '''Countersunk Head Rivet''']		\| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Flush_rivet '''Countersunk Head Rivet''']
	\| Abbreviated to '''Csk.Hd Rivets''', these are seated within a countersunk hole and used where a flush finish is required but, as a consequence, they support lower loads.		\| Abbreviated to '''Csk.Hd Rivets''', these are seated within a countersunk hole and used where a flush finish is required but, as a consequence, they support lower loads.
	\| [[File:CskHd.png\|125px\|right]]		\| [[File:CskHd.png\|125px\|right]]
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	\| [~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Blind_rivets '''Domed Head 'Pop' Rivet''']		\| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Blind_rivets '''Domed Head 'Pop' Rivet''']
	\| Also known as '''Blind Rivets''' these have the advantage of being able to be applied from just one side of the material by squeezing them with '''Rivet Pliers''' or '''Tongs'''.		\| Also known as '''Blind Rivets''' these have the advantage of being able to be applied from just one side of the material by squeezing them with '''Rivet Pliers''' or '''Tongs'''.
	\| [[File:PopRivet.png\|125px\|right]]		\| [[File:PopRivet.png\|125px\|right]]
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	\| [~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Blind_rivets '''Large Flange 'Pop' Rivet''']		\| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Blind_rivets '''Large Flange 'Pop' Rivet''']
	\| A large head variation, useful when rivetting together softer materials. They are often used with a '''Backing Washer''' on the reverse side if very soft materials are to be joined.		\| A large head variation, useful when rivetting together softer materials. They are often used with a '''Backing Washer''' on the reverse side if very soft materials are to be joined.
	\| [[File:PopRivet1.png\|125px\|right]]		\| [[File:PopRivet1.png\|125px\|right]]
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	<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''		<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''
	Some plastics, such as '''Acrylic''', are very '''[[Brittleness\|Brittle]]''' and would normally shatter as the thickening [~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Blind_rivets ''''Pop' Rivet'''] exerts '''[[Tension\|Tensile]]''' forces on the inside of the hole. To avoid this, holes for '''[[Rivetting#.27Pop.27_Rivetting\|'Pop' Rivetting]]''' plastics are drilled over-size and '''Backing Washers''' or plates of some kind are added such that the two pieces of plastics are exposed only to '''[[Compression\|Compressive]]''' forces as they are squeezed together.		Some plastics, such as '''Acrylic''', are very '''[[Brittleness\|Brittle]]''' and would normally shatter as the thickening [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Blind_rivets ''''Pop' Rivet'''] exerts '''[[Tension\|Tensile]]''' forces on the inside of the hole. To avoid this, holes for '''[[Rivetting#.27Pop.27_Rivetting\|'Pop' Rivetting]]''' plastics are drilled over-size and '''Backing Washers''' or plates of some kind are added such that the two pieces of plastics are exposed only to '''[[Compression\|Compressive]]''' forces as they are squeezed together.
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	\| [~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Semi-tubular_rivets '''Hollow Rivet''']		\| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet#Semi-tubular_rivets '''Hollow Rivet''']
	\| The hollow end of these rivets means they can be closed with much less force and therefore used for lighter constructions in softer materials.		\| The hollow end of these rivets means they can be closed with much less force and therefore used for lighter constructions in softer materials.
	\| [[File:HollowRivet.png\|125px\|right]]		\| [[File:HollowRivet.png\|125px\|right]]
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	\| [~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet_nut '''Rivet Nut''']		\| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivet_nut '''Rivet Nut''']
	\| These provide a means of inserting a threaded hole into thin sheet materials. They are first screwed on to an adapter, on '''Mandrel''' then fixed in a similar manner to ''''Pop' Rivets'''		\| These provide a means of inserting a threaded hole into thin sheet materials. They are first screwed on to an adapter, on '''Mandrel''' then fixed in a similar manner to ''''Pop' Rivets'''
	\| [[File:RivetNut.png\|125px\|right]]		\| [[File:RivetNut.png\|125px\|right]]
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	\| [~~https~~://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grommet '''Eyelet''']		\| [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grommet '''Eyelet''']
	\| Although not a rivet as such, these are applied in much the same way using a punch and die. They are often used to thread fixing cords or ropes to the edge of fabrics ''(e.g. for car trailer and boat covers)''		\| Although not a rivet as such, these are applied in much the same way using a punch and die. They are often used to thread fixing cords or ropes to the edge of fabrics ''(e.g. for car trailer and boat covers)''
	\| [[File:Eyelet.png\|125px\|right]]		\| [[File:Eyelet.png\|125px\|right]]