Standard Rivet codes can look like this:
Understanding Standard (aka Breakstem) rivet codes will help you to find the correct rivet quickly, either by navigating through categories, or by using the search box. As an example we will use the Rivet Code 72AS-0402
Rivet Head Style Codes
72AS-0402
The first 2 numbers denote the rivet head style, as follows:
| Number | Head Style |
| 72 | Countersunk (CSK) |
| 73 | Truss |
| 73ASL | Large Flange |
Rivet Material Composition and Availability
72AS-0402
These letters denote the composition of the rivet and any modifications, as follows:
| Code | Rivet Body | Mandrel / Nail | Available Head Types |
| AA | Aluminium | Aluminium | Truss |
| AS | Aluminium | Steel | CSK or Truss |
| ASL | Aluminium | Steel | Large Flange |
| MS | Monel | Steel | CSK or Truss |
| SS | Steel | Steel | CSK or Truss |
| SSL | Steel | Steel | Large Flange |
| STST | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | CSK or Truss |
| STSTL | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Large Flange |
| TA | Aluminium | Steel | CSK or Truss |
| TST | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Truss |
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 Range
72AS-0402
The second 2 digits represent the maximum grip length in 1/16"
for example, 02 = 2/16" or 1/8" (= 3.2mm)
| No# | 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 | 12.7 |
| 04 | 01 | 3.20 | 0.00 | 1.60 |
| 04 | 10 | 3.20 | 12.7 | 15.9 |
| 04 | 12 | 3.20 | 15.9 | 19.0 |
| 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 | 12.7 |
| 05 | 01 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 1.60 |
| 05 | 10 | 4.00 | 12.7 | 15.9 |
| 05 | 12 | 4.00 | 15.9 | 19.0 |
| 05 | 16 | 4.00 | 21.5 | 26.5 |
| 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 | 12.7 |
| 06 | 10 | 4.80 | 12.7 | 15.9 |
| 06 | 12 | 4.80 | 15.9 | 19.0 |
| 06 | 05 | 4.80 | 6.40 | 7.90 |
| 06 | 14 | 4.80 | 19.0 | 22.2 |
| 06 | 16 | 4.80 | 22.2 | 25.4 |
| 06 | 18 | 4.80 | 24.0 | 29.0 |
| 06 | 20 | 4.80 | 25.4 | 34.9 |
| 06 | 22 | 4.80 | 29.0 | 34.0 |
| 06 | 26 | 4.80 | 34.0 | 39.0 |
| 06 | 29 | 4.80 | 39.0 | 44.0 |
| 08 | 04 | 6.40 | 4.80 | 6.40 |
| 08 | 06 | 6.40 | 6.40 | 9.50 |
| 08 | 08 | 6.40 | 9.50 | 12.7 |
| 08 | 10 | 6.40 | 13.0 | 15.9 |
| 08 | 12 | 6.40 | 16.0 | 19.0 |
| 08 | 16 | 6.40 | 19.0 | 25.0 |
| 08 | 19 | 6.40 | 25.4 | 29.5 |
| 08 | 22 | 6.40 | 29.5 | 35.0 |
| 08 | 02 | 6.40 | 1.60 | 3.20 |
| 10 | 06 | 7.80 | 4.00 | 9.50 |
| 10 | 08 | 7.80 | 9.50 | 12.5 |
| 10 | 10 | 7.80 | 12.5 | 16.5 |
| 10 | 12 | 7.80 | 16.5 | 20.5 |
| 10 | 16 | 7.80 | 20.5 | 24.5 |
| 10 | 18 | 7.80 | 24.5 | 29.5 |
| 10 | 21 | 7.80 | 29.5 | 34.5 |