Self-Piercing Rivets

Self-piercing rivets are solid metal fastening components for joining textiles and other suitable materials. Their design allows them to pierce compatible materials during installation, meaning separate hole punching is not always required.

The different versions are available in several lengths and finishes, including nickel-finished and stainless steel versions.

Applications

Self-piercing rivets are used in sailmaking, technical textile fabrication, protective covers and other products where material layers must be securely joined.

What should you consider?

Check that the material is suitable for self-piercing installation. Consider material thickness, rivet length and required pressing force. Use a matching die set and a suitable backing plate where required.

Processing and use

Place the material in a suitable press with the corresponding setting tools. Position the rivet and install it according to the machine instructions. Check that the connection is secure without damaging the material.

Matching products

Self-piercing rivets can be combined with suitable hand presses, setting machines, die sets and matching backing plates.

Alternative or other version

Self-piercing rivets are available in nickel-finished 10mm and 12mm versions and a stainless steel version measuring 4 x L8 x 12mm. Round stainless steel backing plates are available for the stainless steel version.

Matching Fepatex solution

Self-piercing rivets provide a practical solution for efficiently joining materials, allowing piercing and fastening to take place in one operation where suitable.