Push-in Rivets Information
Push-in rivets are cylindrical, headed fasteners that are pushed or pressed into place to secure two or more items together. Applications for push-in rivets include the automotive, electronics, furniture, appliance, and the construction industries. Push-in rivets are also known as push-in fasteners, push rivets or Christmas tree fasteners.
The primary function of a push-in rivet is to secure two items together. This is a light-duty fastener which provides a tight and secure fasten. Many are reusable and removable, offering a way of fastening objects without permanently securing them. Since these fasteners are versatile, they are designed for many different applications, including uniquely designed push-in rivets for the specific application.
Push-in rivets are commonly made of plastic; some are made of metal. These fasteners are generally less than in a half inch or a few millimeters in diameter and are available in many different colors.
Rivet Types
There are many styles of push-in rivets that cover a variety of applications. Below is a list of some of the popular types of push-in rivets.
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Beveled Head is a quick installation with a beveled head for a clean finish. |
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Button has a clean finished look in the shape of a button. |
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Countersunk is an easily installed, flush-mounted, tamper-resistant rivet. |
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Expansion has a pin that breaks off leaving a finished appearance with a secure fasten. |
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Folding Leg is pushed into place and the legs of the pin get pushed out to lock into place. |
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Fir Tree has ribs that deflect and then go back into place to lock in position. |
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Heat Sink has a spring that is used to keep constant pressure on the heat sink and the processor for continuous thermal transfer. |
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Key Hole has a key-shaped locking mechanism that creates a tight fit. |
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Knob-Head is easily placed and removed by a push-pull motion. |
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Push Release has a pin that is pushed into place to lock and then pushed again to release. |
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Quarter Turn is pushed into place but is released with a quarter turn. |
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Screw Type One-Piece is pushed into place and to remove the pin it must be unscrewed. |
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Three and Four Prong, Non-Pre-Driven has tapered prongs with a round head and is non-removable. |
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Two Prong Pre-Driven has a round head with two prongs and is non-removable. |
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