Self-Piercing Rivets
National Rivet automotive fasteners provide the durability and reliability required for demanding automotive manufacturing and assembly applications.
Improved Productivity with Self-Piercing Rivets
Self-piercing rivets can improve productivity and assembly efficiency by eliminating the need to pre-punch holes before fastening. This self-piercing riveting process can help make rivet assembly more economical while creating a strong, consistent joint. Your application may be an ideal candidate for self-piercing rivets, and National Rivet & Manufacturing has the expertise to design the right rivet and machine for your needs.
Self-piercing rivets can be used to join a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, brass, and certain plastics and fibers can be joined successfully with self-piercing rivets, resulting in a good uniform appearance and a strong and consistent joint.
The piercing ability of a self-piercing rivet depends on factors including material hardness, material thickness, and the number of layers being joined. The specifications below are based on typical sheet metal applications using steel rivets.
Product Specs
Material hardness, thickness, and number of layers determine metal piercing ability. The table shows steel rivets and is based on typical sheet metal applications.
For applications outside these specifications, contact National Rivet & Manufacturing to discuss a custom self-piercing rivet solution.