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.

Standard, custom, multigrip, and easy-enter blind rivets come in 1/8, 5/32, 3/16, and 1/4-in. diameters. Assorted materials include aluminum, copper, steel, and stainless steel. The Rivet-Mate ...