Round Head Solid Rivet 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 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:
- Fabrication & metalwork: bench and on-site assembly of steel frames, enclosures and weldments.
- Sheet-metal assembly: permanent joints in ductwork, panels and enclosures.
- 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.
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.
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.