Round Head Solid Rivets are selected when an assembly calls for permanent, vibration-proof joints in sheet and plate. This application guide to the GB/T 867 / DIN 660 type covers concrete end-uses, the specification checklist, correct installation, and where an alternative fastener performs better. Stocked across roughly 2.5 mm to 12 mm, 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: Select on nominal diameter, then on the hole tolerance and fit class — the fit, not the diameter alone, determines whether the part locates or slips. This product spans 2.5 mm–12 mm; 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.
Installation & Assembly Practice
- Drill the hole 0.1 mm over the nominal rivet diameter and deburr both sides before setting.
- Grip range must match the total joint thickness — a rivet set outside its grip range clamps poorly and works loose.
Common Selection Mistakes with Round Head Solid Rivet — GB/T 867 / DIN 660 (Series 097)
- Setting a rivet outside its grip range, which leaves the joint loose from day one.
- Using aluminum rivets on steel sheet outdoors — galvanic corrosion eats the rivet.
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.
