Our Quarter Turn Fastener range is available in a choice of materials, including; Acetal Co-Polymer, Acetal RMS-14, Polyoxymethylene (POM), Nylon 6/6 and Polyamide.

Coloured Rivets - K.A.L. Fixings UK Limited

When used in combination with a Snap Ring, the rivet becomes suitable for very thin applications. Ratchet Rivets can also be used with Snap Ring Washer's, which acts as a special cushioning washer, providing the ratchet rivet with more surface support. Split or bifurcated rivets are similar in shape to solid rivets except that the tail end of the shaft is split, allowing a special wedge tool to be used to expand the two “legs” once the rivet is inserted through the two pieces of material. Split rivets require access to both sides of the material and are typically used in softer plastics, heavy fabric and leatherwork. Tubular Rivet COMPASS Pin 10/8/6 mm - Length 35 or 100 mm- High quality Brass Knife Pins for Custom Knives and Handles PEM standoffs installed by SendCutSend add the ability to space two workpieces a fixed distance from one another, which is something a rivet really can’t do well. Standoffs are often used to space a printed circuit board off of the base plate, but can be used to allow airflow between two parts, or many other applications. Snap Latch Rivets are ideal for applications, such as; electrical equipment, metal enclosures, telecommunications equipment, appliances, and more.

Black Aluminium/Steel Multigrip Dome Head Rivets

Ratchet Rivets can be used with Snap Rings and Snap Ring Washers, when the compatible mating hole has a 5.5mm diameter. The rivet installation tool has a robust design that offers secure riveting. The gun features a used rivet mandrel container. The guns jaw mechanism grips the rivet mandrel firmly after breaking, which can then be released once more by pressing the lever forwards. The long stroke is handy for highly blind rivets. The simple design allows the rivet to be pressed neatly into position and provides a clean finish to your application. Ideal for joining and securing soft sheet materials, such as; board, rubber and secondary panels. Genuine leather bag loops with screws and D-rings to attached strap and handles, leather loops for knitting, diy crochet bag, crossbody

Rivets, Uses, and Alternatives for Joining Metal 6 Types of Rivets, Uses, and Alternatives for Joining Metal

Available to buy separately is a Rivet Hand Toolthat offers faster fixing for these Spreading Rivets, and is the recommended application method. Although rivets definitely have seniority in the wide world of fasteners, our hardware selection, which includes nuts, studs and standoffs offers a wider range of potential applications. Not only that, but because they employ a threaded joint, PEM hardware is completely removable if your application doesn’t call for a permanent joint. Installed fasteners, like rivets, are also extremely vibration resistant, which allows them to be used in automotive and other repetitive motion applications. Canoe Clips are a low-cost fastener, designed to work in the same way as a rivet or a screw. The design of these clips means they are easier to remove than other rivets. The range features a variety of styles, including those with a fully hollow anchor, or those that have a partially hollow anchor.For a deeper dive into each of our PEM fasteners, and additional insight into how you can use them in your next build, take a look at the Hardware Guidelines, and Best Practices writeups. Material Selection for Hardware Installation This Rivet Gun is suitable for use with Pop Rivets. The combination setting tool is ideal for one-hand applications. The single handed operation allows you to decrease the pressure required for riveting by up to 40 percent. This is achieved because operating force increases as a users hand closes around the lever; this force is fully taken advantage of by way of the special lever with an ergonomic design. When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole.