Round Head Solid Rivet — GB/T 867 / DIN 660 (Series 097) are used primarily for permanent, vibration-proof joints in sheet and plate. This page summarizes where they fit, the industries that rely on them, and the practical points to get right when you specify them — to GB/T 867 / DIN 660. Stocked across roughly M2.5 to M12, they cover general to heavy-duty work.
Typical Applications for Round Head Solid Rivet — GB/T 867 / DIN 660 (Series 097)
The most common settings where these are specified:
- Bodywork & trailers: blind joints where only one side is accessible.
- Signage & cladding: fast, vibration-resistant fixing of thin panels.
- General machine building: fastening covers, brackets, motors and sub-assemblies on production equipment.
- Maintenance & repair (MRO): a stocked size for servicing existing plant where the original fastener spec must be matched.
- Fabrication & metalwork: bench and on-site assembly of steel frames, enclosures and weldments.
How to Specify Round Head Solid Rivet — GB/T 867 / DIN 660 (Series 097) for Your Application
- Size: Match the nominal size to the mating thread or hole. This product spans M2.5–M12; check the full table below for the exact dimensions of each size.
- Material: Choose the material and finish for the service environment — plated steel for general use, stainless for corrosion resistance.
- Environment: For damp, coastal or chemical exposure prefer A4/316 stainless or a suitable coating; indoors, plated steel or A2 is usually sufficient.
- Standard: This product is supplied to GB/T 867 / DIN 660. Quoting the standard on your order guarantees interchangeable dimensions between suppliers.
Where Round Head Solid Rivet — GB/T 867 / DIN 660 (Series 097) Are Not the Right Choice
Not where the joint must later be disassembled, and not for high-tension structural connections.