The Main Difference Between Hollow Rivets And Solid Rivets

The main difference between hollow rivets and solid rivets lies in their structural design, use scenarios, and installation methods. As a professional fastener manufacturer, Xinchi is happy to introduce you to this difference. The following is a comparison of the two rivets.

Solid rivet

Structure of a Solid Rivet: As the name suggests, the body of a Solid rivet is solid. They are usually made of a solid metal rod, which may be smooth at both ends or have a head. Solid rivets usually have one end that is flat or with a head, and the other end forms a flat rivet cap after installation.

Use of Solid rivet: Solid rivets are ideal for applications that bear larger loads or stresses because they provide greater connection strength and stability. Solid rivets are usually used for the connection of heavy parts, such as heavy machinery and equipment, building structures, etc.

Installation of a Solid rivet: To install a solid rivet, it is necessary to push the rivet through a pre-drill hole on two or more parts and then tap it at one end or use a riveting tool to expand it to form a “rivet cap” to hold the part in place.

Hollow rivet

Structure of hollow rivet: The body of a hollow rivet is hollow, and they usually consist of a tubular structure that may be closed at one end and open at the other. The appearance is similar to a small tube; one end may be closed, and the other end will be squashed or expanded when installed, forming a fixation.

Usage of hollow rivet: Hollow rivets are suitable for joining thin sheet materials because their installation does not create as large a concentration of stress as solid rivets. They are widely used in light industry, apparel, footwear, and other industries, as well as applications requiring beautiful and lightweight connections.

Installation of hollow rivet: When hollow rivets are installed, they are inserted into pre-drilled holes, and then a special tool (such as a rivet gun) is used to squeeze the hollow part to deform it and secure the part.

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