Rivets, Brass

Rivets where the head shows

A rivet's set head is permanent and visible, which makes material and finish part of the design, and brass answers that with its warm gold color and durable solid-through-the-metal finish. On leatherwork, bags, straps, decorative panels, and visible hardware, a brass rivet is chosen precisely because the domed head is meant to be seen and to look good, the way saddlery and quality goods have used brass for generations. The dome head gives a rounded, finished profile, and the open end is the general-purpose form for standard blind riveting. Beyond looks, brass conducts, so brass rivets serve some electrical bonding and grounding joints, and the metal resists corrosion in most conditions. The soft brass body is an asset in a rivet, folding cleanly into its set head with modest tool force, suited to the light sheet, leather, and panel materials riveting joins. Where the joint is permanent, one-sided, and either decorative or conductive, a brass rivet does the job and finishes it in gold.

Why choose brass rivets

• Golden dome head for visible decorative joints
• Solid brass color throughout, durable and lasting
• Soft body sets cleanly with modest force
• Conducts for electrical bonding and grounding
• Corrosion resistant in most conditions

Common applications

• Leatherwork, bags, and straps
• Decorative panels and visible hardware
• Saddlery and quality goods
• Electrical bonding and grounding joints
• Restoration and period work
• Any permanent one-sided joint where the head shows

Brass Rivet FAQs

Why use brass rivets?

For their golden dome head on visible decorative work, and for conductivity and corrosion resistance. The color is solid brass throughout, so the visible set head stays golden and does not wear like a coating.

What is an open end dome head rivet?

Open end is the general-purpose blind rivet form, and the dome head gives a rounded, finished profile on the visible side. It is the standard choice for most decorative and light riveting.

Are brass rivets strong?

They suit the light sheet, leather, and panel work riveting is used for, and decorative joints. For high-strength structural riveting, steel or stainless carries more load; brass is chosen for looks and conductivity.

Do brass rivets conduct?

Yes, brass conducts electricity, so brass rivets can serve electrical bonding and grounding joints as well as decorative ones.

Will the head stay golden?

Yes, solid brass is golden throughout, so the visible set head keeps its color and develops a patina over time rather than wearing to reveal another metal.

What materials can I rivet with these?

Light sheet, leather, fabric, and panel materials suit brass rivets. The soft body sets cleanly; on very soft materials a washer backs the blind side to spread load.