McMaster-Carr logo
    Forward
    Enter e-mail addresses in the fields below
    Message
    Cancel
    Print
    How can we improve?
    Comments
    E-mail address (if you would like a response)
    40 Products
    About Rivets
    industrial info icon

    Learn how to install blind and solid rivets with recommended tools.

    Push-In Rivets

    No installation tools required—use your thumb to push these rivets into place from one side of the material. To remove, pop them out with a removal tool. Made of nylon, rivets absorb environmental moisture, which can affect dimensions and other properties.
    Ribbed Shank
    Image of ProductInUse. Installed. Top orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Ribbed Shank. Push-In Rivets.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ribbed Shank. Push-In Rivets.

    Installed

    Ribbed shank rivets, also known as Christmas tree rivets, have ribs angled to slide in easily and prevent pull out.
    For Material
    Thk.
    Lg.
    For Hole
    Size
    For Drill
    Bit Size
    Head
    Dia.
    Head
    Ht.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Material
    Choose a Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    0.03" to 0.312"0.58"0.187"3/16"0.732"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A41400000
    0.03" to 0.33"0.562"0.187"3/16"0.442"0.068"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A4120000
    0.03" to 0.512"0.68"0.187"3/16"0.437"0.07"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A4130000
    0.06" to 0.787"1.268"0.394"25/64"0.846"0.157"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A4220000
    0.062" to 0.125"0.208"0.125"1/8"0.344"0.062"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2090000
    0.062" to 0.25"0.321"0.125"1/8"0.344"0.062"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2110000
    0.062" to 0.375"0.458"0.125"1/8"0.344"0.062"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2120000
    0.062" to 0.375"0.506"0.25"1/4", E0.7"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A4160000
    0.062" to 0.375"0.515"0.281"K0.787"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2180000
    0.062" to 0.375"0.529"0.312"N0.874"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2210000
    0.062" to 0.5"0.562"0.375"3/8"1"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2250000
    0.062" to 0.5"0.63"0.25"1/4", E0.7"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A4180000
    0.062" to 0.625"0.767"0.281"K0.787"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2190000
    0.062" to 0.625"0.783"0.312"N0.874"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2230000
    0.062" to 0.75"0.848"0.187"13 Ga.0.5"0.078"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2130000
    0.062" to 0.875"1.004"0.25"1/4", E0.7"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A4190000
    0.062" to 1"1.12"0.25"1/4", E0.7"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2150000
    0.062" to 1"1.147"0.281"K0.787"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A4210000
    0.062" to 1"1.163"0.312"N0.874"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2240000
    0.062" to 1"1.197"0.375"3/8"1"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2260000
    0.062" to 1.5"1.632"0.25"1/4", E0.7"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2160000
    0.062" to 2"2.132"0.25"1/4", E0.7"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2170000
    0.07" to 0.25"0.375"0.203"7 Ga.0.625"0.1"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2140000
    0.095" to 0.32"0.525"0.25"1/4", E0.75"0.04"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A4150000
    1.6 mm to 3 mm4.85 mm3 mm3.0 mm8.39 mm1.57 mm-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2010000
    1.6 mm to 6 mm7.57 mm3 mm3.0 mm8.39 mm1.57 mm-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2020000
    1.6 mm to 6 mm8.33 mm4 mm22 Ga.11.18 mm1.98 mm-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2030000
    1.6 mm to 10 mm12.24 mm4 mm22 Ga.11.18 mm1.98 mm-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2040000
    1.6 mm to 10 mm12.29 mm5 mm5.0 mm13.97 mm1.98 mm-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2050000
    1.6 mm to 10 mm13.21 mm6 mm6.0 mm16.78 mm1.98 mm-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2070000
    1.6 mm to 26 mm28.35 mm5 mm5.0 mm13.97 mm1.98 mm-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2060000
    1.6 mm to 26 mm29.39 mm6 mm6.0 mm16.78 mm1.98 mm-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2590221A2080000
     

    Two-Piece Push-In Rivets

    Two heads provide a finished look on both sides of your material. They push together and require access to both sides of the material for installation. Pry apart or cut to remove. Made of nylon, these rivets absorb environmental moisture, which can affect dimensions and other properties.
    Adjustable Shank
    Image of ProductInUse. Installed. Top orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Adjustable Shank. Two-Piece Push-In Rivets.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Annotated. Adjustable Shank. Two-Piece Push-In Rivets.

    Installed

    Adjustable shank rivets consist of a rivet and a washer. Insert the rivet into the hole and push the washer to the desired length. You can clip off any excess shank.
    For Material
    Thk.
    Lg.
    For Hole
    Size
    For Drill
    Bit Size
    Head
    Dia.
    Head
    Ht.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Material
    Choose a Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    0.01" to 0.25"0.375"0.094"42 Ga.0.354"0.062"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2598295A20000000
    0.01" to 0.375"0.5"0.094"42 Ga.0.354"0.062"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2598295A1000000
    0.125" to 2.188"2.312"0.125"1/8"0.5"0.062"-40 to 145NylonBlack, Off-White2598295A3000000
     

    Removal Tools for Push-In Rivets

    Pull out plastic push-in rivets without scratching or deforming the surface they’re installed in. These tools are also known as panel-clip pliers and trim-clip pliers.
    Sold Individually
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Rivet Tools. Removal Tools for Push-In Rivets, Sold Individually, Prying.
    Image of ProductInUse. Side1 orientation. Rivet Tools. Removal Tools for Push-In Rivets, Sold Individually, Gripping, Straight Nose.

    Prying

    Gripping

    Straight Nose

    Image of ProductInUse. Side1 orientation. Rivet Tools. Removal Tools for Push-In Rivets, Sold Individually, Gripping, Bent Nose, 30° Jaw Bend.
    Image of ProductInUse. Side1 orientation. Rivet Tools. Removal Tools for Push-In Rivets, Sold Individually, Gripping, Bent Nose, 80° Jaw Bend.

    Gripping

    Bent Nose

    30° Jaw Bend

    Gripping

    Bent Nose

    80° Jaw Bend

    Prying—Prying tools have a flat forked jaw that slides under the head of an installed rivet. Squeeze the handles to push the head up.
    Gripping—Use gripping tools to grasp rivet heads around the sides when you can't slide under the rivet head.
    Jaw Bend—Choose a tool with a jaw bend angle when you need to access a rivet around obstructions.
    Nose
    Shape
    Jaw
    Bend
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Max. Jaw
    Opening
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Each
    Prying
    Straight—9"3 1/4"1 1/4"1"Steel
    		Rubber
    		8615N112000000
     
    Gripping
    Straight—6 3/4"5 1/8"3/4"1 1/2"Steel
    		Rubber
    		8615N11400000
    Bend30°6 3/4"5 1/8"3/4"1 1/2"Steel
    		Rubber
    		8615N11500000
    Bend80°6 5/8"5 1/8"7/8"1 1/2"Steel
    		Rubber
    		8615N11300000
     
    Sold as Assortments
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rivet Tools. Removal Tools for Push-In Rivets, Sold as Assortments.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Max. Jaw
    Opening
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Each
    3One Gripping Removal Tool with 30° Jaw Bend
    One Gripping Removal Tool with 80° Jaw Bend
    One Prying Removal Tool    		1 1/2"Steel
    		Rubber
    		8615N111000000
    back to top