Whether you’re navigating through head styles, material combinations, or grip ranges, this useful resource simplifies selecting the right rivet, fast. This guide breaks down how alphanumeric codes, such as 73AS-0402, define head style, material type, diameter, and grip range.
Understanding Standard (aka Breakstem) rivet codes will help you to find the correct rivet quickly, either by navigating through categories, or by using the search box. As an example we will use the Rivet Code 73AS-0410
73AS-0410
The first 2 numbers denote the rivet head style, as follows:
| Number | Head Style |
|---|---|
| 72 | Countersunk (CSK) |
| 73 | Truss / Dome |
| 73-L | Large Flange |
73AS-0410
These letters denote the composition of the rivet and any modifications, as follows:
| Code | Rivet Body | Mandrel / Nail | Available Head Types |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA | Aluminium | Aluminium | Truss |
| AS | Aluminium | Steel | CSK or Truss / Dome |
| ASL | Aluminium | Steel | Large Flange |
| MS | Monel | Steel | CSK or Truss / Dome |
| SS | Steel | Steel | CSK or Truss / Dome |
| SSL | Steel | Steel | Large Flange |
| STST | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | CSK or Truss / Dome |
| STSTL | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Large Flange |
| TA | Aluminium | Steel | CSK or Truss / Dome |
Diameter / Grip Range
73AS-0410
These numbers represent the diameter and grip range of the rivet.
Diameter
73AS-0410
The first 2 digits represent the diameter of the rivet head in 1/32”, for example,
04 = 4/32” or 1/8” (= 3.2mm)
Grip Range
73AS-0410
The second 2 digits represent the maximum grip length in 1/16”, for example,
10 = 10/16” 0r 5/8” (=15.9mm)
| No# | Grip | Diameter, mm | Grip Min, mm | Grip Max, mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 02 | 2.40 | 1.60 | 3.20 |
| 03 | 03 | 2.40 | 3.20 | 4.80 |
| 03 | 04 | 2.40 | 4.80 | 6.40 |
| 04 | 02 | 3.20 | 1.60 | 3.20 |
| 04 | 03 | 3.20 | 3.20 | 4.80 |
| 04 | 04 | 3.20 | 4.80 | 6.40 |
| 04 | 05 | 3.20 | 6.40 | 7.90 |
| 04 | 06 | 3.20 | 7.90 | 9.50 |
| 04 | 08 | 3.20 | 9.50 | 12.7 |
| 04 | 01 | 3.20 | 0.00 | 1.60 |
| 04 | 10 | 3.20 | 12.7 | 15.9 |
| 04 | 12 | 3.20 | 15.9 | 19.0 |
| 05 | 02 | 3.20 | 1.60 | 3.20 |
| 05 | 04 | 4.00 | 1.60 | 3.20 |
| 05 | 03 | 4.00 | 3.20 | 4.80 |
| 05 | 05 | 4.00 | 6.40 | 7.90 |
| 05 | 06 | 4.00 | 7.90 | 9.50 |
| 05 | 08 | 4.00 | 9.50 | 12.7 |
| 05 | 01 | 4.00 | 0.00 | 1.60 |
| 05 | 10 | 4.00 | 12.7 | 15.9 |
| 05 | 12 | 4.00 | 15.9 | 19.0 |
| 05 | 16 | 4.00 | 21.5 | 26.5 |
| 06 | 02 | 4.80 | 1.60 | 3.20 |
| 06 | 03 | 4.80 | 3.20 | 4.80 |
| 06 | 04 | 4.80 | 4.80 | 6.40 |
| 06 | 06 | 4.80 | 7.90 | 9.50 |
| 06 | 08 | 4.80 | 9.50 | 12.7 |
| 06 | 10 | 4.80 | 12.7 | 15.9 |
| 06 | 12 | 4.80 | 15.9 | 19.0 |
| 06 | 05 | 4.80 | 6.40 | 7.90 |
| 06 | 14 | 4.80 | 19.0 | 22.2 |
| 06 | 16 | 4.80 | 22.2 | 25.4 |
| 06 | 18 | 4.80 | 24.0 | 29.0 |
| 06 | 20 | 4.80 | 25.4 | 34.9 |
| 06 | 22 | 4.80 | 29.0 | 34.0 |
| 06 | 26 | 4.80 | 34.0 | 39.0 |
| 06 | 29 | 4.80 | 39.0 | 44.0 |
| 08 | 04 | 6.40 | 4.80 | 6.40 |
| 08 | 06 | 6.40 | 6.40 | 9.50 |
| 08 | 08 | 6.40 | 9.50 | 12.7 |
| 08 | 10 | 6.40 | 13.0 | 15.9 |
| 08 | 12 | 6.40 | 16.0 | 19.0 |
| 08 | 16 | 6.40 | 19.0 | 25.0 |
| 08 | 19 | 6.40 | 25.4 | 29.5 |
| 08 | 22 | 6.40 | 29.5 | 35.0 |
| 08 | 02 | 6.40 | 1.60 | 3.20 |
| 10 | 06 | 7.80 | 4.00 | 9.50 |
| 10 | 08 | 7.80 | 9.50 | 12.5 |
| 10 | 10 | 7.80 | 12.5 | 16.5 |
| 10 | 12 | 7.80 | 16.5 | 20.5 |
| 10 | 16 | 7.80 | 20.5 | 24.5 |
| 10 | 18 | 7.80 | 24.5 | 29.5 |
| 10 | 21 | 7.80 | 29.5 | 34.5 |
The data provided in this document is for general guidance only and should not be solely relied upon when working to stringent specifications. We recommend consulting with qualified experts regarding any technical queries. This may change without written notice
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