Overview
ISO 8280:1993 - Aerospace - Rivets, solid, universal head, metallic material, with or without surface treatment - Dimensions - defines the configuration, dimensions and tolerances for universal-head solid rivets used in aerospace applications. Prepared by ISO/TC 20 (Aircraft and space vehicles), SC 4 (Aerospace fastener systems), the standard is intended to support the drawing up of aerospace product standards and procurement documents.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope: Dimensions and configuration for universal-head solid rivets in metallic materials, applicable with or without surface treatment. Measurements are expressed in millimetres and are applicable after any surface treatment.
- Geometry & tail forms: Specifies head and tail geometry including non-radiused (Form A) and radiused (Form B) tail ends; rounded edges are permissible within limiting dimensions. Manufacturer options such as chamfer or convex radius are allowed where noted.
- Dimensional tables: Includes figure(s) and Tables 1–3 listing nominal diameters (codes such as 016–100 corresponding to common rivet sizes), head dimensions, radii and permissible tolerances, and lists allowable length ranges for different material groups.
- Material-specific lengths: Separate length tables for rivets in aluminium/aluminium alloys and for nickel alloys, corrosion‑resistant steels, commercially pure titanium and titanium alloys - reflecting manufacturing and forming practice differences.
- Optional features: Drill start is optional for corrosion‑resistant steel, nickel alloys and titanium materials (where specified).
- Normative references: Calls out ISO 286‑2 (System of limits and fits - tables of standard tolerance grades and limit deviations for holes and shafts) for related tolerancing principles.
Applications and who uses it
- Aerospace design engineers - to select correct rivet sizes and tail/head forms during joint design.
- Fastener manufacturers and suppliers - to manufacture, mark and certify rivets to aerospace dimensional requirements.
- Procurement and quality assurance teams - to write purchase specifications and acceptance criteria for solid universal-head rivets.
- MRO and assembly technicians - to match replacement fasteners and ensure compatibility with existing airframe holes and tooling.
- Standards writers - to incorporate consistent rivet dimensioning into aerospace product standards and engineering drawings.
Related standards and keywords
- Related: ISO 286‑2 (limits and fits).
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This standard is primarily a dimensional reference - use it when specifying rivets on drawings, producing technical procurement documents, or verifying conformity during inspection.