Rivetking 18N50RFLAP/1100 Flat Head Aluminum Solid Rivet

Product Description

The RIVETKING 18N50RFLAP/1100 is a flat head solid rivet made from Grade 1100 aluminum, designed for permanent mechanical fastening in light- to medium-duty assemblies. With a body diameter of 3/16 inches and a length under head of 1/2 inch, this rivet is sized for thin-material applications where a flush or low-profile head profile is required. Solid rivets deliver a strong, vibration-resistant joint without the hollow-body limitations of blind rivets. They are driven with a rivet set and bucking bar and are a standard choice for sheet metal, fabrication, and structural panel work.

This rivet is suited for applications in general manufacturing, HVAC ductwork fabrication, sheet metal assemblies, and light structural connections where aluminum fasteners are specified to prevent galvanic corrosion with aluminum base materials. Grade 1100 aluminum provides good corrosion resistance and is easy to drive without cracking. It is appropriate for use in both shop fabrication and field installation by sheet metal workers, fabricators, and general tradespeople. The flat head profile sits flush or near-flush against the work surface, which is important when clearance is limited or surface smoothness is required.

Key Features

• Flat head profile for low-profile, near-flush seating on assembled surfaces
• Grade 1100 aluminum construction resists corrosion and drives cleanly without splitting
• 3/16 inch body diameter suits standard rivet hole sizing for light sheet metal gauges
• 1/2 inch length under head accommodates typical thin-material stack-ups
• Solid rivet body creates a permanent, vibration-resistant mechanical joint

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style solid rivet replacement for general sheet metal and fabrication applications requiring a 3/16 inch diameter flat head aluminum fastener.

Installation Notes

Solid rivets require a rivet set matched to the head style and a bucking bar held against the tail during driving. Power down or de-energize any assembly before fastening near electrical components. Follow applicable sheet metal fabrication standards and ensure hole diameter is properly sized to the 3/16 inch rivet body for a snug fit before driving. Do not substitute solid rivets for structural fasteners unless the joint design specifies this rivet type and size.