Hollow rivets are commonly used in industries such as apparel and footwear. Solid rivets, which require a secondary riveting process, are used to join heavy components-often creating permanent, non-detachable assemblies.
Semi-tubular rivets are the most widely used type; "tapered-end" rivets (featuring a reduced shank diameter at the tip) are made from hard wire and can pierce steel plates up to 0.5mm thick without pre-drilling, all while resisting bending or deformation-making them ideal for applications like combination-lock cases, suitcases, and military luggage. In contrast, semi-tubular rivets are typically made from softer wire and must not crack during the riveting process; they come in various forms and are increasingly replacing solid pins for axles in toys, significantly reducing production costs. Blind rivets (including pull-mandrel and drive-pin types) are generally used for joining thinner or softer materials where precision requirements are less stringent, and they are typically manufactured from materials with good ductility.
