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Semi-Tubular Rivets

Semi-tubular rivets (also known as tubular rivets) are essentially the same as solid rivets, but with a shallow hole at the tip, opposite the head. This hole causes the tubular portion of the rivet (around the hole) to roll outward when force is applied. This reduces the amount of force needed for installation—tubular rivets require roughly ¼ the force of solid rivets.

Semi-tubular rivets are often the preferred rivet style for joints where movement is required (pivot points), because the rivet material only swells at the tail. Common applications for tubular rivets include light fixtures, HVAC ducts, electronics, ladders, and brakes, among many others.

Jay-Cee Sales & Rivet carries a huge inventory of semi-tubular rivets, in a variety of sizes, materials, and head styles. Follow the links below to find tubular rivets for your project, request a quote, or contact us to learn more.

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Semi-Tubular Rivets for All Applications

Jay-Cee Sales & Rivet is your #1 source for tubular rivets. Our inventory includes a range of materials, head styles, diameters, and standard lengths (from 1/16” to 2-15/16”). If we don’t have the semi-tubular rivets you need, they probably don’t exist!

See individual product listings for additional information and specifications.

Semi-Tubular Rivet Options

Lengths: 1/16” to 2-15/16”
Body diameters: 1/16” to 3/8”; 0.085”/0.089” and 0.095”/0.099”
Head diameters: 5/64” to 23/32”
Head styles: Flat, oval, pan, truss

Semi-Tubular Rivet Materials

Aluminum
Brass
Nickel-plated brass
Copper
Steel (plain finish)
Zinc-plated steel
18-8 stainless steel
430 stainless steel

Semi Tubular Rivet Specifications DIMENSION "L" DETERMINED BY APPLICATION
Nom. Shank Diameter	Shank Diameter D		Head Style	Head Diameter A		Head Thickness H		Hole Diameter B		Hole Depth C	Suggested Clinch Allowance	Hole Dia. in Assembly
Nom. Shank Diameter	Min.	Max.	Head Style	Basic	Tol.	Basic	Tol.	Min.	Max	Hole Depth C	Suggested Clinch Allowance	Hole Dia. in Assembly
1/16	0.058	0.061	Oval	0.109	± .005	0.017	± .002	0.039	0.044	0.046	0.040	0.067
1/16	0.058	0.061	Truss	0.125	± .005	0.017	± .002	0.039	0.044	0.046	0.040	0.067
3/32	0.085	0.089	Oval	0.147	± .005	0.023	± .003	0.062	0.068	0.064	0.045	0.093
3/32	0.085	0.089	Truss	0.187	+ .005	0.023	± .003	0.062	0.068	0.064	0.045	0.093
3/32	0.095	0.099	Oval	0.156	± .005	0.023	± .003	0.070	0.076	0.077	0.050	0.100
3/32	0.095	0.099	Truss	0.187	± .005	0.029	± .003	0.070	0.076	0.077	0.050	0.100
1/8	0.118	0.123	Oval	0.218	± .005	0.034	± .004	0.084	0.090	0.094	0.075	0.128
1/8	0.118	0.123	Truss	0.281	± .005	0.034	± .004	0.084	0.090	0.094	0.075	0.128
9/64	0.141	0.146	Oval	0.234	± .005	0.040	± .005	0.100	0.107	0.126	0.092	0.152
9/64	0.141	0.146	Truss	0.312	± .006	0.040	± .005	0.100	0.107	0.126	0.092	0.152
5/32	0.151	0.156	Oval	0.312	±..006	0.046	±..005	0.110	0.117	0.155	0.096	0.165
5/32	0.151	0.156	Truss	0.328	± .006	0.046	± .005	0.110	0.117	0.155	0.096	0.165
3/16	0.182	0.188	Oval	0.312	±..006	0.060	±..005	0.134	0.141	0.155	0.120	0.196
3/16	0.182	0.188	Truss	0.375	±..006	0.060	±..005	0.134	0.141	0.155	0.120	0.196
1/4	0.244	0.252	Oval	0.437	± .007	0.068	± .007	0.176	0.184	0.219	0.157	0.265
1/4	0.244	0.252	Truss	0.500	± .007	0.078	± .007	0.176	0.184	0.219	0.157	0.265
5/16	0.302	0.310	Oval	0.500	± .008	0.093	± .007	0.211	0.219	0.243	0.188	0.328
5/16	0.302	0.310	Truss	0.562	± .008	0.093	± .007	0.211	0.219	0.243	0.188	0.328
3/8	0.370	0.380	Oval	0.500	± .008	0.125	± .007	0.276	0.286	0.281	0.219	0.390
3/8	0.370	0.380	Truss	0.750	± .010	0.156	± .007	0.276	0.286	0.281	0.219	0.390
Note: Special Sizes or Tolerances Quoted upon request. Note: Not responsible for errors in data tables. Please check with our sales department to confirm specs.

Length (“L” dimension) determined by application. See below for more.

What Length of Tubular Rivet Do I Need?

View the diagram below
Find the required body diameter (“D” dimension)
Add the “Suggested Clinch Allowance” value to the total thickness of the material(s) you're working with. This will give you the approximate length you need.

Example: If you’re using a ¼” body diameter, add 0.157” to the your total thickness to find the approximate required length.

Note: Please check with our sales department to confirm your specifications. We are not responsible for errors in the data table above.

Contact Us for the Semi-Tubular Rivets You Need

With our extensive selection, competitive prices, and fast deliveries, we are your #1 source for semi-tubular rivets. Order tubular rivets for your application, request a quote, or contact Jay-Cee Sales & Rivet for more information.