Stainless Steel Rivets
What are stainless steel rivets? Stainless steel rivets are corrosion-resistant blind rivets set from one side with a rivet tool, forming a second head on the back where you cannot reach. Made from 304 stainless, with 302 stainless in structural styles, they give permanent, rust-resistant fastening for metal and panels in wet, outdoor, and marine conditions.
Rivets, Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Open End Rivets
Corrosion-resistant 304 stainless open end blind rivets, the general-purpose rivet for strong one-side fastening of metal and panels.
Matching rivet and mandrel for corrosion resistance
A rivet is only as corrosion-resistant as its weakest part, and that includes the mandrel. For a fully stainless result, choose an all-stainless rivet where both the body and the mandrel are stainless, so there is no carbon-steel mandrel left inside to rust and streak. Our stainless blind rivets are 304 stainless, with 302 stainless used in structural styles, both offering strong corrosion resistance for outdoor and marine-adjacent work.
Why choose stainless steel rivets
- Permanent hold: sets from one side and cannot vibrate loose.
- Corrosion resistance: 304 resists rust and streaking on panels.
- Style range: open end, closed end, countersunk, large flange, colored, and structural.
- Structural option: 302 stainless structural rivets for load-bearing joints.
Common applications for stainless steel rivets
- Sheet metal and panel fastening
- Gutters, flashing, and exterior trim
- Trailers, truck bodies, and equipment
- Outdoor and marine-adjacent work
Set them with a stainless-capable rivet tool, add rivet washers for soft material, and browse every style and material on the main blind rivets category.
Stainless Steel Rivets FAQ
What grade are stainless blind rivets?
They are 304 stainless, with 302 stainless used in structural styles. Both offer strong corrosion resistance for outdoor and marine-adjacent use.
Are stainless rivets fully stainless including the mandrel?
Choose an all-stainless rivet to get a stainless mandrel too. Some rivets pair a stainless body with a steel mandrel, which can rust and streak in wet use.
Do I need a special tool for stainless rivets?
Stainless is harder than aluminum, so a good-quality hand or pneumatic riveter is recommended, especially for larger diameters.