Understanding Rivet Codes
Standard Rivet codes look like this:
72AS-0402
Understanding these codes will help you to find the correct rivet quickly, either by navigating through categories, or by using the search box.
Rivet Head
72AS-0402
The first two numbers denote the rivet head style, as follows:
| Number | Head Style |
|---|---|
| 72 | Countersunk (CSK) |
| 73 | Truss |
Composition / Modification
72AS-0402
These letters denote the composition of the rivet and any modifications, as follows:
| Code | Head | Mandrel | Head |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA | Aluminium | Aluminium | |
| AS | Aluminium | Steel | |
| ASL | Aluminium | Steel | Large Flange |
| SS | Steel | Steel | |
| SSL | Steel | Steel | Large Flange |
| STST | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| STSTL | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Large Flange |
| TST | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Sealed End |
Diameter / Grip Range
72AS-0402
These numbers represent the diameter and grip range of the rivet.
Diameter
72AS-0402
The first 2 digits represent the diameter of the rivet head in 1/32"
for example, 04 = 4/32" or 1/8" (= 3.2mm)
Grip
72AS-0402
The second 2 digits represent the maximum grip length in 1/16"
for example, 02 = 2/16" or 1/8" (= 3.2mm)
| Diameter | Grip | Diameter (mm) | Grip Min (mm) | Grip Max (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 02 | 2.40 | 1.60 | 3.20 |
| 03 | 03 | 2.40 | 3.20 | 4.80 |
| 03 | 04 | 2.40 | 4.80 | 6.40 |
| 04 | 02 | 3.20 | 1.60 | 3.20 |
| 04 | 03 | 3.20 | 3.20 | 4.80 |
| 04 | 04 | 3.20 | 4.80 | 6.40 |
| 04 | 05 | 3.20 | 6.40 | 7.90 |
| 04 | 06 | 3.20 | 7.90 | 9.50 |
| 04 | 08 | 3.20 | 9.50 | 12.70 |
| 04 | 01 | 3.20 | - | 1.60 |
| 04 | 10 | 3.20 | 12.70 | 15.90 |
| 04 | 12 | 3.20 | 15.90 | 19.00 |
| 05 | 02 | 3.20 | 1.60 | 3.20 |
| 05 | 04 | 4.00 | 1.60 | 3.20 |
| 05 | 03 | 4.00 | 3.20 | 4.80 |
| 05 | 05 | 4.00 | 6.40 | 7.90 |
| 05 | 06 | 4.00 | 7.90 | 9.50 |
| 05 | 08 | 4.00 | 9.50 | 12.70 |
| 05 | 01 | 4.00 | - | 1.60 |
| 05 | 10 | 4.00 | 12.70 | 15.90 |
| 05 | 12 | 4.00 | 15.90 | 19.00 |
| 05 | 16 | 4.00 | 21.50 | 26.50 |
| 06 | 02 | 4.80 | 1.60 | 3.20 |
| 06 | 03 | 4.80 | 3.20 | 4.80 |
| 06 | 04 | 4.80 | 4.80 | 6.40 |
| 06 | 06 | 4.80 | 7.90 | 9.50 |
| 06 | 08 | 4.80 | 9.50 | 12.70 |
| 06 | 10 | 4.80 | 12.70 | 15.90 |
| 06 | 12 | 4.80 | 15.90 | 19.00 |
| 06 | 05 | 4.80 | 6.40 | 7.90 |
| 06 | 14 | 4.80 | 19.00 | 22.20 |
| 06 | 16 | 4.80 | 22.20 | 25.40 |
| 06 | 18 | 4.80 | 24.00 | 29.00 |
| 06 | 20 | 4.80 | 25.40 | 34.90 |
| 06 | 22 | 4.80 | 29.00 | 34.00 |
| 06 | 26 | 4.80 | 34.00 | 39.00 |
| 06 | 29 | 4.80 | 39.00 | 44.00 |
| 08 | 04 | 6.40 | 4.80 | 6.40 |
| 08 | 06 | 6.40 | 6.40 | 9.50 |
| 08 | 08 | 6.40 | 9.50 | 12.70 |
| 08 | 10 | 6.40 | 13.00 | 15.90 |
| 08 | 12 | 6.40 | 16.00 | 19.00 |
| 08 | 16 | 6.40 | 19.00 | 25.00 |
| 08 | 19 | 6.40 | 25.40 | 29.50 |
| 08 | 22 | 6.40 | 29.50 | 35.00 |
| 08 | 02 | 6.40 | 1.60 | 3.20 |
| 10 | 06 | 7.80 | 4.00 | 9.50 |
| 10 | 08 | 7.80 | 9.50 | 12.50 |
| 10 | 10 | 7.80 | 12.50 | 16.50 |
| 10 | 12 | 7.80 | 16.50 | 20.50 |
| 10 | 16 | 7.80 | 20.50 | 24.50 |
| 10 | 18 | 7.80 | 24.50 | 29.50 |
| 10 | 21 | 7.80 | 29.50 | 34.50 |