Grooved Pop Rivets
Rivmate offers a stable, bulk supply of Grooved Pop Rivets. The grooves on the rivet surface create a stronger mechanical interlock with the hole walls during installation. This results in superior grip on the hole walls after installation, thereby reducing the risk of connection loosening.
- Grooved rivet body design
- blind-hole fastening
- Suitable for wood, plastic, and soft substrates
Why Choose Our Grooved Pop Rivets
- Enhanced Anti-Rotation Stability
- Enhanced Reliability in Thin Sheets and Soft Materials
- Greater tolerance for hole diameter deviations
- Enhanced Stability Under Vibration
- Eliminates Need for Additional Anti-Loosening Measures
- Higher Installation Consistency, Suitable for Mass Production
Rivmate —— Your Professional Customized Peel Type Blind Rivets Manufacturer
Rivmate is a leading of grooved pop rivets manufacturer in China. We offer custom grooved pop rivets for fastening applications in wood, plastic, MDF, plywood, and soft substrates.
Based on the hole diameter, hole depth, material, application environment, and order quantity you provide, Rivmate can help recommend suitable specifications, material combinations, surface treatments, and packaging solutions.
Grooved Pop Rivets by Material
The aluminum body with steel core construction is a common and practical material combination used in grooved pop rivets. The aluminum body reduces material costs and simplifies installation, while the steel core enhances riveting stability during the installation process.
Aluminum body/Steel mandrel Grooved Pop Rivets
Its grooved rivet body enhances the grip on the hole walls, while the steel core ensures stable riveting performance. It is suitable for blind-hole fastening in wood, plastic, MDF, plywood, and soft substrates. It is a cost-effective choice commonly used in furniture manufacturing, plastic component assembly, interior trim, and lightweight product fastening.
Grooved Pop Rivets by Size
When selecting grooved pop rivets, it is important to consider not only the material but also the dimensions. For wood, plastic, and other soft materials, the choice of size directly affects the grip on the hole walls and the stability of the installation.
3.2 mm Grooved Pop Rivets
It is a smaller-diameter model with a riveting range of 13.5–17.5 mm. It is suitable for light-duty, thin-profile, and precision assembly applications.
4.0 mm Grooved Pop Rivets
It is a fairly standard medium-sized size. The riveting range is 12.0–22.0 mm. It is suitable for fastening most furniture, plastic parts, MDF, and general soft materials.
4.8 mm Grooved Pop Rivets
It falls into the larger diameter range. The riveting range is 12.5–34.5 mm. It offers higher strength and is suitable for joining thicker materials.
Grooved Pop Rivets by Head Type
The Dome Head, paired with a grooved rivet body, is suitable for blind hole fastening in soft materials such as wood, plastic, MDF, and plywood.
The head provides external fastening and surface contact, while the grooved rivet body grips the hole walls.
Dome Head Grooved Pop Rivets
The round-head design offers excellent versatility. It is suitable for most standard assembly applications. It maintains an attractive appearance while meeting the fastening requirements for furniture, plastic parts, interior components, and lightweight industrial components.
| Diameter d | Part No. | Drill / Hole Size | Body Length L | Grip Range Min. | Head Dia. dk | Head Height k | Mandrel Dia. dm Max. | Mandrel Reveal P Max. | Tensile Strength | Shear Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 mm / 1/8" | ASG32100 | 3.4-3.5 | 10.0 mm | 13.5 mm | 6.7 mm | 1.3 mm | 2.0 mm | 27.0 mm | 700N | 500N |
| 3.2 mm / 1/8" | ASG32120 | 3.4-3.5 | 12.0 mm | 15.5 mm | 6.7 mm | 1.3 mm | 2.0 mm | 27.0 mm | 700N | 500N |
| 3.2 mm / 1/8" | ASG32140 | 3.4-3.5 | 14.0 mm | 17.5 mm | 6.7 mm | 1.3 mm | 2.0 mm | 27.0 mm | 700N | 500N |
| 4.0 mm / 5/32" | ASG40080 | 4.2-4.4 | 8.0 mm | 12.0 mm | 8.4 mm | 1.7 mm | 2.5 mm | 27.0 mm | 1200N | 850N |
| 4.0 mm / 5/32" | ASG40100 | 4.2-4.4 | 10.0 mm | 14.0 mm | 8.4 mm | 1.7 mm | 2.5 mm | 27.0 mm | 1200N | 850N |
| 4.0 mm / 5/32" | ASG40120 | 4.2-4.4 | 12.0 mm | 16.0 mm | 8.4 mm | 1.7 mm | 2.5 mm | 27.0 mm | 1200N | 850N |
| 4.0 mm / 5/32" | ASG40140 | 4.2-4.4 | 14.0 mm | 18.0 mm | 8.4 mm | 1.7 mm | 2.5 mm | 27.0 mm | 1200N | 850N |
| 4.0 mm / 5/32" | ASG40160 | 4.2-4.4 | 16.0 mm | 20.0 mm | 8.4 mm | 1.7 mm | 2.5 mm | 27.0 mm | 1200N | 850N |
| 4.0 mm / 5/32" | ASG40180 | 4.2-4.4 | 18.0 mm | 22.0 mm | 8.4 mm | 1.7 mm | 2.5 mm | 27.0 mm | 1200N | 850N |
| 4.8 mm / 3/16" | ASG48080 | 5.1-5.2 | 8.0 mm | 12.5 mm | 10.1 mm | 2.0 mm | 3.0 mm | 27.0 mm | 1800N | 1500N |
| 4.8 mm / 3/16" | ASG48100 | 5.1-5.2 | 10.0 mm | 14.5 mm | 10.1 mm | 2.0 mm | 3.0 mm | 27.0 mm | 1800N | 1500N |
| 4.8 mm / 3/16" | ASG48120 | 5.1-5.2 | 12.0 mm | 16.5 mm | 10.1 mm | 2.0 mm | 3.0 mm | 27.0 mm | 1800N | 1500N |
| 4.8 mm / 3/16" | ASG48140 | 5.1-5.2 | 14.0 mm | 18.5 mm | 10.1 mm | 2.0 mm | 3.0 mm | 27.0 mm | 1800N | 1500N |
| 4.8 mm / 3/16" | ASG48160 | 5.1-5.2 | 16.0 mm | 20.5 mm | 10.1 mm | 2.0 mm | 3.0 mm | 27.0 mm | 1800N | 1500N |
| 4.8 mm / 3/16" | ASG48180 | 5.1-5.2 | 18.0 mm | 22.5 mm | 10.1 mm | 2.0 mm | 3.0 mm | 27.0 mm | 1800N | 1500N |
| 4.8 mm / 3/16" | ASG48200 | 5.1-5.2 | 20.0 mm | 24.5 mm | 10.1 mm | 2.0 mm | 3.0 mm | 27.0 mm | 1800N | 1500N |
| 4.8 mm / 3/16" | ASG48250 | 5.1-5.2 | 25.0 mm | 29.5 mm | 10.1 mm | 2.0 mm | 3.0 mm | 27.0 mm | 1800N | 1500N |
| 4.8 mm / 3/16" | ASG48300 | 5.1-5.2 | 30.0 mm | 34.5 mm | 10.1 mm | 2.0 mm | 3.0 mm | 27.0 mm | 1800N | 1500N |
Steps of Grooved Pop Rivets Installation
- Insert the rivet into the pre-drilled hole, ensuring that the rivet head sits flush against the workpiece.
- Place the rivet gun’s nozzle over the rivet mandrel and hold the tool vertically.
- Activate the rivet gun and pull the rivet mandrel to expand the rivet body and secure the workpiece.
- Once the rivet mandrel breaks off, the riveting is complete. Check that the rivet is secure and flush.
Grooved Blind Rivets Manufacturing You Can Trust
With a modern production facility spanning 40,000 square meters, Rivmate has established a comprehensive in-house manufacturing and quality management system. During the production of grooved pop rivets, we strictly control the grooving process, the machining precision of the rivet body, the fit between the mandrel and the rivet body, and the consistency of mass production. This ensures that our products provide reliable fastening performance in applications involving wood, plastic, and other soft materials.
- Comply with ISO 9001
- IATF 16949 Quality Management
- Reliable Supply & Fast Delivery
From raw materials to final inspection, the management of the Grooved Pop Rivets production process is focused on ensuring a long-term, stable supply, helping distributors and OEM customers minimize quality risks.
Stable Bulk Supply for Grooved Pop Rivets
Rivmate offers a reliable supply of Grooved Pop Rivets in bulk to customers worldwide. Common sizes include 3.2 mm, 4.0 mm, and 4.8 mm. We support trial orders, mixed-size orders, distributor stock orders, OEM packaging, and long-term repeat supply.
- Groove Forming Consistency
- Accurate Body Diameter
- OEM Packaging Support
Rivmate can help you determine the appropriate rivet specifications based on your base material, hole diameter, hole depth, application environment, and anticipated purchase quantity. We can also verify the hole-wall engagement, installation stability, and material compatibility of Grooved Pop Rivets.
Applications of Grooved Pop Rivets
Grooved pop rivets grip the hole walls through their grooved bodies, helping to address the issue of standard pop rivets loosening easily in soft materials. They can be used in most applications.
Furniture Manufacturing
Grooved pop rivets enhance the grip on the hole walls thanks to their grooved design, making them ideal for securing blind holes in furniture. They help avoid issues such as stripped threads, loosening, or damage to the hole that can occur with standard screws.
Plastic Parts Assembly
Grooved pop rivets can be used for blind-hole fastening in certain plastic parts with low to medium hardness. They help prevent cracking, loosening, and inconsistent clamping force in plastic parts.
Wood Product Assembly
In woodworking assembly, many structures are not secured using standard through-holes in metal plates, but rather with blind holes or localized fasteners. The grooved body of Grooved Pop Rivets allows them to grip the walls of holes drilled in wood, making them suitable for non-heavy-duty fastening in woodworking applications.
Automotive Interior Components
Automotive interior components include many plastic parts, lightweight panels, and non-structural fastening points.
Grooved pop rivets can be used to secure certain interior components in blind holes.
Light-Duty Industrial Assembly
Some industrial assembly applications involve plastic parts, composite materials, wooden components, or soft substrates.
If the joint is not a heavy-duty structure and blind-hole fastening is required, grooved pop rivets can be a practical option.
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How to identify counterfeit grooved blind rivets and avoid poor quality
We recommend that you focus on checking hole diameter、body diameter、body length、groove consistency and mandrel pulling performance
Material compatibility for grooved blind rivets
Grooved blind rivets are primarily suitable for wood, plastic, MDF, plywood, and other soft substrates.
Finishes available for grooved blind rivets
Common surface treatments include natural finish, bare aluminum, zinc-plated, black finish, painted finish, and custom color coating.
Grooved blind rivets can be selected with different surface treatments based on the application environment, aesthetic requirements, and corrosion protection needs.
What are the typical lead times for custom orders of grooved blind rivets?
The standard lead time for grooved blind rivets is between 15 and 60 days.
The exact lead time depends on whether your order requires the development of new specifications, custom materials, special surface treatments, OEM packaging, or high-volume production.
When to use grooved blind rivets instead of multi-grip rivets?
For blind hole fastening in wood, plastic, MDF, plywood, or other soft substrates, consider Grooved Blind Rivets.
For through-hole riveting in sheet metal, sheets of varying thicknesses, or applications with significant variations in sheet thickness, Multi-Grip Rivets are the better choice.
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What Are Grooved Pop Rivets?
Grooved pop rivets are a type of pop rivet with grooves on the rivet body. This design distinguishes them from standard pop rivets.
Standard pop rivets have a relatively smooth body and primarily rely on deformation at the tail end to clamp the material.
Grooved Pop Rivets feature a grooved body. Once installed, these grooves enhance contact and interlocking with the hole walls, thereby improving fastening stability.
Grooved Pop Rivets are ideal for use in furniture manufacturing, plastic component assembly, woodworking, interior decoration, RV interiors, and light industrial assembly.
Comparison of grooved blind rivets vs smooth shank rivets
| Comparison Item | Grooved Blind Rivets | Smooth Shank Rivets |
|---|---|---|
| Rivet Body Design | Grooved body with ring grooves for better hole-wall grip. | Smooth body without grooves, designed for general riveting. |
| Fastening Principle | The grooves bite into the hole wall of soft materials. | The rivet body expands behind the workpiece to clamp materials. |
| Suitable Materials | Wood, plastic, MDF, plywood, and soft base materials. | Metal sheets, aluminum sheets, steel sheets, and sheet metal parts. |
| Hole Type | Suitable for blind holes and soft-material holes. | More suitable for through-hole fastening. |
| Typical Applications | Furniture, plastic parts, wood products, interior panels, RV interiors. | HVAC, sheet metal fabrication, machinery housings, brackets, cabinets. |
| Main Advantage | Better holding performance in wood, plastic, and soft materials. | Cost-effective and widely used for standard metal sheet assembly. |
| Selection Suggestion | Choose when you need blind-hole fastening and hole-wall grip. | Choose when you need general through-hole fastening in metal sheets. |
Limitations of Grooved Pop Rivets
- Not suitable for heavy-duty structural joints
The primary advantage of grooved pop rivets is that the grooves grip the hole walls; they are not designed for high-strength structural load-bearing.
- Strict requirements for hole diameter and depth
Since grooved pop rivets rely on the grooves gripping the hole walls, the hole diameter and depth are critical.
- Limited surface contact area
When your material is very soft or thin, or when a larger surface contact area is required, standard dome-head grooved pop rivets may not be the best choice.
Best Practices For Sourcing Grooved Pop Rivets In Large Quantities
1. Confirm the Application Before Bulk Ordering
2. Start With Sample Testing
3. Choose the Right Size Range
4. Select the Right Material Combination
5. Check Supplier Manufacturing Capability
6. Pay Attention to Batch Consistency
7. Clarify Packaging Requirements
8. Request Technical Documents and Product Data
9. Avoid Buying Only by Price
10. Work With a Factory That Supports Custom and Repeat Orders