Industrial compression rivets are excellent - in many cases, imperative - alternatives to other fasteners like nails, screws and bolts. In fields such as aircraft manufacturing, construction/contracting and even electronics, rivets are necessary components due to their joining characteristics.

Compression rivet providers have extensive lines of fasteners in many types of materials, shapes, sizes and uses. For any business that requires rivets, analyze your business applications and determine your best options:

1. Choose compression rivet suppliers for the aircraft/sheet metal industry.

2. Buy compression rivets for your contracting and construction business.

3. Cover your electronic component manufacturing needs with compression rivet distributors.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Cover aircraft and sheet metal fastening needs with compression rivet providers

If your business is involved in aircraft construction or repair or another industry requiring sheet metal, you need a plentiful supply of rivets. Since bolts, screws and other tools can damage lightweight material through tearing and fracturing, go with fasteners suitable for minimal stress impact.

I recommend: For your sheet metal riveting needs, contact a few companies and request information and quotes on your specifications. Suppliers of compression rivets such as Hanson Rivet, C&L Rivet and Rapid Rivet specialize in various kinds of products, including custom fasteners.

Supply your contracting business with products from compression rivet manufacturers

Riveting is prevalent in the construction world, especially for framing tasks and similar structural applications. Decide whether you need mandrel, blind, tubular or solid rivets. Most likely, your rivets won't be visible on the finished building, but if they will, or if the covering (such as paint) will reveal protruding rivet heads, think about buying products that will be flush with the surface.

I recommend: Check out Chicago Rivet & Machine, California Rivet and Engineered Parts Sourcing (EPS) for your needs; these industrial compression rivet distributors can supply the products for your construction projects. Look at specifications from Chicago, or request a sample and/or price quote from California or EPS.

Contact distributors of compression rivets for your electronics business

Because of their often delicate or specialized nature, many electronic components require rivets for fastening. But they might also require specialized types, including specific materials and shapes and types of application. Depending on the type of device or hardware you produce, choose a compression rivet distributor that can supply your business' specifications. Having a few different choices for a compression rivet supplier will let you customize the products you need for a competitive price.

I recommend: Compression rivet suppliers such as Keystone Automatic Technology and Bolt Products are a good place to check out your options. Request information about products from Keystone, or look at what's available at Bolt, where you can also request a sample.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  For delicate electronics work, you'll have to look for special rivet-inserting equipment. Check with compression rivet suppliers for machinery that will work with the products you'll be using.