Aircraft Rivets
National Rivet automotive fasteners provide the durability and reliability required for demanding automotive manufacturing and assembly applications.
Aerospace Rivets Backed by Decades of Proven Performance
Our heritage extends back to World War II, when the majority of solid aluminum aircraft rivets for the American war effort came through National Rivet’s Waupun, Wisconsin facilities. Today, we continue that tradition by manufacturing aerospace rivets to meet the exacting requirements of the aerospace industry.
We are AS9100:D and ISO 9001:2015 certified, reflecting our commitment to the highest quality standards and strict adherence to the most rigorous aerospace industry standards. Aerospace organizations can be assured that National Rivet products and practices meet their exacting quality requirements.
If you have an aerospace fastening challenge or need to replace or improve an existing part, take advantage of our in-house, custom engineering capabilities.
Different Types of Aircraft Rivets
Aerospace rivets are available in a variety of head styles, materials, and specifications designed to meet the requirements of different airframe and aerospace applications. Some common aircraft rivet types include:
- Countersunk rivets: Designed to sit flush with the surface of an airframe component.
- Universal head rivets: A versatile option used across a variety of aircraft and airframe applications.
- Flat head rivets: Designed with a low-profile head for applications with specific clearance requirements.
- Brazier head rivets: Feature a larger head diameter for specific aircraft and airframe applications.
Aerospace Riveting & Fastener Solutions
National Rivet provides aerospace riveting solutions for a wide range of aircraft and airframe applications. Whether you require standard aircraft rivets or a custom component, our in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities allow us to develop solutions to meet your specific requirements.
With decades of experience as an aerospace rivet manufacturer, National Rivet provides the quality, consistency, and manufacturing expertise required for demanding aerospace applications.
Aircraft Rivet Products
Our aircraft rivets also meet MIL Spec standards, and we stock DFARS*-compliant raw material for quick turnaround and shorter lead times.
- Solid aluminum rivets for airframe applications.
- Aircraft brake lining rivets.
- Solid stainless steel and Monel® rivets.
- A huge inventory of rivet styles and materials commonly used for the assembly of airframe components, including OEM and replacement/repair parts.
* Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
Custom Aircraft Rivets Made to Order
National Rivet provides custom aerospace rivets made to meet your specific application and design requirements. As a vertically integrated manufacturer, we maintain complete control over production, lot traceability, and quality verification.
From raw material through finished product, your aircraft rivets remain within our Waupun, Wisconsin facilities. Our in-house capabilities include:
- Anodizing
- Annealing and heat treating
- Stainless steel passivation
- Plating and chromating
- Machining/head marking
- Sheer testing and other QA/QC procedures
Every aircraft rivet receives in-process and mechanical inspection for dimensional tolerances, as well as a final inspection.
Rivet Materials & Styles
- Standard aircraft rivet types include 100-degree countersunk, 78-degree countersunk, round head, universal head, flat head, and brazier head, all with standard aircraft rivet identification markings.
- We can cold head rivets from aluminum (1100, 2024, 2017, 2117, 5056, 7050 grades), stainless steel (all headable 300 and 400 series grades), Monel® (grade 400), and have the capability for cold heading other metals on request.