Solid rivet
Structure: Solid rivet, as the name suggests, its body is solid. They are usually made of a solid metal rod, which may have smooth ends or a head.
Usage: Solid rivets are suitable for applications that can withstand large loads or stresses, as they can provide stronger connection strength and stability. Solid rivets are commonly used for connecting heavy components, such as heavy-duty machinery and building structures.
Installation: When installing solid rivets, it is necessary to pass the rivets through pre drilled holes on two or more parts, and then tap or use riveting tools to expand them at one end to form a "rivet cap" to secure the parts.
Hollow rivet
Structure: The body of hollow rivets is hollow and typically consists of a tubular structure, with one end possibly closed and the other end open.
Usage: Hollow rivets are suitable for connecting thin plate materials because their installation does not generate significant stress concentration like solid rivets. They are widely used in industries such as light industry, clothing, footwear, as well as applications that require aesthetic and lightweight connections.
Installation: When installing hollow rivets, they are inserted into pre drilled holes, and then special tools (such as rivet guns) are used to squeeze the hollow parts, deform them, and fix the parts.
Solid rivet: usually has one end flat or with a head, and the other end forms a flat rivet cap after installation.
Hollow rivet: Similar in appearance to a small tube, one end may be closed and the other end may be flattened or expanded during installation, forming a fixation.