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Introduction to Rivets
Permanent Fasteners
Rome Fastener's KWIK
Rivets are a highly
efficient way to form a permanent connection of two or more pieces of
leather, fabric or other material.
They are manufactured in two parts, a cap and a post
(also know as an eyelet). Since rivets are blunt-ended, the
material to be riveted must be drilled or punched. |
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The hollow-barreled post is attached to
the cap by force of crushing; the barrel deforms permanently
into the cap.
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Two
Value Options
Posts/eyelets are available “capped” to
provide an attractive appearance, or “uncapped” for a less expensive,
hidden solution. |
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Rivet Measurements
There are two basic
measurements that describe the dimensions of the KWIK posts/eyelets.
They are:
- “OD” or “Outside Diameter”, which indicates the width of the
exposed surfaces of caps and posts/eyelets and
- “LUF” or “Length Under Flange” which defines the length of
the posts.
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| When ordering, select a post length
that matches the width of the material you wish to fasten. |
Interchangeable Parts
Many KWIK posts come in a
variety of lengths and are interchangeable with most of our KWIK rivet
caps to accommodate different thicknesses.
Large interchangeable rivets
Small interchangeable rivets
Rivet Applications
Rivets serve as the closure mechanism for numerous small to medium
size applications. Among them are:
- High Fashion - handbags, belts, briefcases
- Outerware – coats, jackets, parkas
- Leatherware – luggage, outerware, handbags, wallets,
purses, decorative effect
- Buckles - belts, jeans, footwear
- Scientific – medical appliances, ECG/EKG monitoring pads,
electrical connectivity, NASA space suits
- Automotive - upholstery, decorative effect
- Packaging - functional, decorative
- Military and law enforcement - requiring precision,
functionality and adherence to strict specified tolerances (in the
US as well as in other countries)
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