Au-ve-co Products 19643 Plastic Panel Rivet 6mm

Product Description

The AU-VE-CO PRODUCTS 19643 is a plastic panel rivet with a ratchet shank design, used to secure panels, trim, and lightweight covers in HVAC, automotive, and general equipment applications. The ratchet shank locks into place on insertion without tools, providing a fast, reliable hold in thin-material assemblies. This rivet accepts a 6mm hole diameter, has a 16mm head diameter for broad bearing surface, and is molded from black plastic for corrosion resistance. Technicians and installers working with panel assemblies rely on this type of fastener for quick, repeatable attachment in confined spaces.

This rivet is suited for use in residential and commercial HVAC equipment panels, sheet metal enclosures, access doors, and similar thin-panel assemblies where a non-metallic fastener is required. The 16mm length under head accommodates panel material up to 6mm thick, making it appropriate for single-layer or stacked thin-sheet installations. It is also used in pool equipment housings and electrical enclosure trim where plastic fasteners are preferred over metal hardware to avoid galvanic interaction or grounding concerns.

Key Features

• Ratchet shank design installs without tools - push-in action locks on insertion
• 6mm hole diameter fits standard pre-punched panel holes common in HVAC and equipment enclosures
• 16mm head diameter provides broad clamping surface to prevent pull-through on thin panels
• 16mm length under head accommodates material thickness up to 6mm
• Molded black plastic construction resists corrosion and eliminates galvanic concerns

Compatibility

Designed as a standard ratchet-shank panel rivet for use in any panel or trim assembly with a 6mm pre-punched or drilled hole and material thickness up to 6mm.

Installation Notes

Panel rivets of this type are installed by hand or with light thumb pressure - no special tools are required for standard installations. Ensure the panel hole diameter matches the 6mm specification before installation, as oversized holes will reduce retention force. Once the ratchet shank is seated, removal typically requires a flat tool to release the locking tabs; forced removal may damage the rivet and require replacement. Follow the equipment manufacturer's service documentation when replacing panel fasteners on live HVAC, electrical, or pool equipment enclosures.