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Steel tubular rivet with truss head and hollow tip

MIDWEST FASTENER CORP

MIDWEST FASTENER CORP 61874 Tubular Rivet Truss Head 3/16 in Dia 1/4 in L Steel

SKU CH-N1YT-RCHTY

Tubular rivet with a truss head and tip hole that lowers the force required for installation

  • Product typeRivets
  • Truss head spreads load across wider surface area
  • Tubular design requires less force to set than solid rivets
  • 3/16 inch diameter suits standard fastening tasks
  • 1/4 inch length fits shallow material stacks
  • Steel construction resists corrosion in everyday use

Tubular rivet for light assembly

The MIDWEST FASTENER 61874 is a steel tubular rivet with a truss head measuring 3/16 in diameter and 1/4 in length. It suits repair tasks where a permanent mechanical joint is required. The hollow tip reduces the force needed to form the shop head during installation. Buyers needing solid rivets or larger diameters should look elsewhere.

Forming behaviour under pressure

The tubular design allows the shank to roll outward with less applied force than a solid rivet of the same dimensions. This lowers the effort for manual or light power tools during sustained assembly work. The steel body maintains its shape through the rolling process without cracking. Installations demanding very high shear strength may require a different fastener style.

Limits of the rivet interface

The joint relies on the rolled tubular end clamping the materials together. Material thickness must allow the shank to protrude enough for a full roll. The 1/4 in length restricts the maximum grip range to thin sections. Applications needing longer grip lengths or higher clamp loads will not be served by this size.

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Price $10.99
Cheaper than about 70% of the 2,607 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameMIDWEST FASTENER
Product typeRivets

Questions about this item

How much force does the tubular design of the 61874 rivet require compared to a solid rivet?

The hole at the tip reduces the force needed by allowing the tubular portion to roll outward during application.

What tools must I already have to install these 61874 tubular rivets?

You need a rivet setter or peening tool suited to the 3/16 inch diameter to flare the tubular end.

Will these steel 61874 rivets work with the aluminium panels I am keeping from the last job?

Steel rivets can cause galvanic corrosion when joined to aluminium, so use a barrier or choose aluminium rivets instead.

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