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Like rivets, push-in fasteners are also simple to use and many do not require tools in order to install or remove. Depending on the material you are using or wanting to secure, simply push-in the fastener in order to hold two materials together. These economical fasteners are designed with a hollow body, which allows them to compress going into a pre-drilled or punched hole and decompress to create a secure t. These types of fasteners are also bene cial because most of them can be used repeatedly. Most people use them to secure materials such as wood, sheet metal, plastic and lightweight panels. They are also popular in stores for merchandising purposes and for places that use a lot of displays and signage, because they are simple to use and require no tools. Most can be inserted using the force of your hand.

Ratchet rivets are commonly used to hold together panels of rigid or compressed materials. The simple design allows you to achieve a secure and tamper-proof t by simply pulling the two identical pieces together. They are most commonly used in appliances, vehicles and furniture. Choosing to go with nylon or other plastic materials is always a plus because it is corrosion resistant. Volt also produces ratchet rivet extenders. These allow you to use ratchet rivets in panels with a larger thickness. Snap rivets are used in a variety of applications because they can be used in both rigid and exible materials. Snap rivets are usually small in size and have a male and female component. As the name suggests, these rivets simply snap together. They are also suitable for those who want a nished look to be seen on both sides of the assembly. Like many of the fasteners produced by Volt, snap rivets come in di erent sizes and dimensions in order to fasten materials of various thickness.

Plastic fasteners are used in almost every type of industry including automotive, appliance, electronics, furniture and more. The popularity of these types of fasteners grows each year because they have been proven to be cost-e ective, versatile and easy to use in an assortment of applications. Some of the most popular and most used fasteners are rivets and push-in clips. Both have a wide array of applications and uses. Here is a small breakdown of these fasteners and how rivets and push-in clips can make daily jobs easier. A rivet is used to simply hold together or connect two or more pieces. In fact, most rivets can secure almost any material. You would think that a fastener that is so versatile would be complicated or technical. However, most rivets have a simple design that includes a head on one end and a tail on the other end. Like most of the fasteners created by Volt Industrial Plastics, they come in many di erent sizes, shapes and materials.

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March 2020