Rivet Head Styles

Dome Head RivetWith its neat appearance and low profile, this is the most versatile and most commonly specified head style. The dome head has twice the diameter of the rivet body, providing enough bearing surface to retain all but extremely soft or brittle materials. Available in a very wide range of materials.Large Flange RivetLarge Flange POP brand rivets have twice the under-head bearing surfaces of comparable dome head rivets and are designed for applications where soft or brittle materials must be assembled to a rigid backing material.Countersunk RivetThis head design is specified wherever a flush surface is required. Available in a variety of sizes and materials.ApplicationsThe low-profile dome head is appropriate for most applications. However, when soft or brittle materials are fastened to a rigid backing member, the large flange head should be considered, because it offers twice the bearing. surface. Where a flush surface is required, the countersunk head style should be selected.