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DIN 660 Copper Round Flat Head Rivets: 6 x 25

Made from high-quality copper, these rivets provide unparalleled strength and durability for a variety of projects. Say goodbye to flimsy fasteners and hello to secure, long-lasting connections with our Copper Round Flat Head Rivets.

Properties:

  • Corrosion Resistance: Copper is highly resistant to corrosion, making copper rivets suitable for outdoor and marine applications.
  • Malleability: Copper is relatively soft and malleable, allowing it to deform without breaking under pressure. This property makes copper rivets suitable for joining materials that may flex or move.
  • Electrical Conductivity: Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity, which is advantageous in electrical applications where conductivity is required.
  • Aesthetic Appeal: Copper has a distinctive reddish-brown color that some find visually appealing, making copper rivets a choice for decorative applications.
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Common Uses:

  1. Boat Building and Repair: Copper rivets are extensively used in boat building and repair due to their corrosion resistance. They are used to fasten wooden planks together in traditional boat-building techniques like clinker-built or lapstrake construction.
  2. Leatherworking: Copper rivets are often used in leatherworking to join leather pieces together, such as in making belts, bags, and wallets. They provide a durable and decorative fastening method.
  3. Roofing: Copper rivets are used in roofing applications where traditional methods such as soldering or welding are not suitable. They are employed to secure copper sheets or other roofing materials in place.
  4. Crafts and DIY Projects: Copper rivets are popular in various crafting and DIY projects due to their aesthetic appeal and ease of use. They can be employed in jewelry making, metalworking, and decorative projects.
  5. Electronics: In electronics manufacturing and repair, copper rivets may be used as electrical connections or to fasten components securely in place.
  6. Art and Sculpture: Artists and sculptors sometimes use copper rivets in their creations for both structural and aesthetic purposes. The unique color and properties of copper can add visual interest to artistic works.

Installation:

  • Drilling: A hole is drilled through the materials to be joined, sized to fit the rivet shaft snugly.
  • Insertion: The rivet is inserted through the hole, with the head on one side and the shaft protruding on the other.
  • Setting: The protruding end of the rivet is hammered or pressed to deform it, creating a head that secures the materials together. This process is called “setting” the rivet.
  • Trimming (optional): In some cases, the excess length of the rivet shaft may be trimmed off after setting to achieve a neater appearance.

Advantages:

  • Corrosion Resistance: Copper rivets are highly resistant to corrosion, making them suitable for outdoor and marine environments.
  • Aesthetic Appeal: The reddish-brown color of copper adds a decorative touch to applications where appearance matters.
  • Electrical Conductivity: In electrical applications, copper rivets provide a reliable electrical connection due to copper’s excellent conductivity.

Limitations:

  • Softness: Copper is relatively soft compared to other metals, which may affect its suitability for applications requiring high strength or load-bearing capacity.
  • Cost: Copper rivets may be more expensive than rivets made from other materials, which can impact their cost-effectiveness in large-scale applications.

Copper rivets offer a combination of corrosion resistance, malleability, and aesthetic appeal that makes them suitable for a wide range of applications across industries, particularly where durability, appearance, and electrical conductivity are important considerations.

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