Alcoa Fastening Systems - Stoughton Operations

44 Campanelli Parkway ~ Stoughton, Massachusetts 02072 
800-343-3633   /    800-343-9664
Selecting the Correct 
                                 Klik-Fast Rivet
We offer a full line of headed rivets rivets for general consumer and industrial applications. The materials and manufacturing processes used to head rivet bodies increase their shear and tensile values over a stamped eyelet-style rivets.
These easy-to- use rivets are used to fasten together two or more pieces of material of varying thicknesses.

The shear and tensile strength of the rivet selected and the number of rivets used in the application should equal or exceed the joint strength requirements. Typical ultimate shear and tensile values of Klik-Fast Rivets are listed by rivet body diameter and alloy on the rivet specification charts.

Determine the total material thickness to be joined; refer to the grip range column; select the rivet size that equals or exceeds the application thickness. Note that the rivet barrel length, is not the grip range.

The rivet body alloy, in addition to being chosen for strength requirements, should also be selected for compatibility with the materials to be joined to avoid galvanic corrosion caused by coupling dissimilar metals. If dissimilar metals are widely separated on the galvanic chart, it is advisable to separate them with a dielectric material such as paint or other coating.




Buttonhead
Low profile head diameter is twice the body diameter, providing adequate bearing surface for nearly all applications.
Open-end buttonhead rivets offer the broadest selection of sizes available.

Large Flange Buttonhead Rivets
provide greater bearing surface for fastening soft and brittle facing materials and oversize facing holes
work well with soft materials, when the increased flange diameter protects the integrity of the application

Countersunk Rivets (120°)
for applications where flush appearance is required


Closed-End Rivets (Aluminum Rivet/Steel Mandrel ~ All Aluminum ~ All Stainless)

Up to 45% greater shear and tensile strength over equivalent open end rivets
Moisture-resistant due to tight seal
Greater shear and tensile strength
Mandrel is retained 100% of time


Multi-Grip Rivet   (Aluminum Rivet /Steel Mandrel ~ Large Flange Aluminum Rivet/Steel Mandrel
                                                               120 degree countersunk Aluminum Rivet/Steel Mandrel)

Extended grip range capacity
reduces inventory (fewer sizes required)
Use as a standard open-end rivet
No special tools required


Q-Lok Rivet

Retained mandrel increases shear and tensile strength
Use in high vibration applications
Mandrel breaks flush when used used in mid-grip range
Moisture-resistant due to tight seal
Up to 3/16" diameter
Use in place of other structural rivets in many applications


Klik-Lock

NO Special Nosepiece Required
Increase Shear & Tensile
Vibration Proof
360° Internal Locking Feature 
Watertight Seal
Comform To IFI-134




T-Rivets / Klik-Split

High Clamp Up
High shear strength
Creates a wide bearing surface


Special Application Rivets

Small flange rivet used primarily for fastening decorative materials
on boats, automobiles, trucks & other motor vehicles
Best suited to applications where a discreet, secure installation of non-critical components is needed


Plastic Rivets

Precision-molded, all nylon
Secure lock prevents, pull-out
Fasten plastic to plastic, plastic to metal or fiberglass to fiberglass

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