Rivet Sizing
Rivet Sizing
(OP)
I had been taught early in my career repairing jets to determine the rivet diameter to use based on the material thickness to be fastened. Normally, rivet diameter is one gauge higher than the stack-up. DERs also normally required this except for special situations.
My question: where does this guidance come from? Is it just hand me down information, or a "best practices" or rule of thumb?
Thanks
My question: where does this guidance come from? Is it just hand me down information, or a "best practices" or rule of thumb?
Thanks





RE: Rivet Sizing
RE: Rivet Sizing
2.3 Rivet Size Selection
a. Rivet diameter should be equal to or greater than the
thickness of the thickest part in the joint and less than 3 ×the thickness of the thinnest outside part.
b. If the assembly thickness (stackup) exceeds 2.5 × the rivet diameter, increase the rivet diameter or use another type of fastener, such as hex–drive fastener or bolt and nut.
c. For fluid–tight applications, maximum assembly thickness
(stackup) should not exceed 2 × the rivet diameter.
RE: Rivet Sizing
RE: Rivet Sizing