Nonthreaded fasteners often are simple designs, but they solve a wide range of fastening problems. Rivets and pins can be used as inexpensive alternatives to threaded fasteners in automated assembly.

Blind rivets, or breakstems, provide vibrationproof fastening for a wide variety of materials. But designers must know at least the basics before specifying them for applications. Rivets have been ...

Southco explores the main types of fasteners, how they work, and where each is used in this complete guide to industrial ...