2.0mm x 4.8mm Plastic Snap Rivet - Black

Black Plastic Snap Rivet - 2.0mm x 4.8mm, Nylon | Vital Parts - PRV-2048-B

Introducing our premium Plastic Snap Rivet, expertly engineered for efficient and secure panel fastening across multiple industries. This high-performance rivet features a 2.0mm shank diameter and 4.8mm shank length, crafted from durable Nylon in a professional Black finish. With a 4.2mm head diameter and designed to accommodate 2.9-3.6mm panel thicknesses through a 2.1-2.2mm hole diameter, this snap rivet provides tool-free installation for rapid assembly applications. The precision-moulded construction ensures a permanent, vibration-resistant fixing that maintains its integrity in demanding environments.

What is a Plastic Snap Rivet?

Plastic snap rivets are innovative two-piece fastening solutions consisting of a body and pin that lock together with a simple push action. Unlike traditional metal rivets that require specialised tools and create permanent deformations, these nylon push fasteners utilise cleverly designed expanding legs that snap into place behind the panel material. The ribbed shank design creates multiple contact points for enhanced grip strength, whilst the snap-lock mechanism ensures consistent clamping force across the entire panel thickness range. These versatile fasteners have revolutionised assembly processes by eliminating the need for riveting tools, reducing installation time by up to 80% compared to conventional fastening methods.

Key Applications and Industries

• Automotive Manufacturing: Securing interior trim panels, door cards, boot linings, and engine bay covers. Used extensively for mounting number plates, mudguards, and wheel arch liners where corrosion resistance and electrical insulation are crucial.
• Furniture Assembly: Joining cabinet panels, fixing back boards to frames, and attaching decorative elements. Perfect for flat-pack furniture where end users require simple, tool-free assembly without compromising joint strength.
• Signage and Display: Fastening corrugated plastic sheets (Correx), foam boards, and point-of-sale displays. The neat finish on both sides makes them ideal for double-sided signage where aesthetics matter.
• Electronics and Electrical: Mounting circuit boards, securing enclosure panels, and organising cable management systems. The non-conductive properties prevent electrical shorts whilst providing vibration damping.
• Construction and Shopfitting: Installing lightweight cladding panels, false ceiling tiles, and retail display fixtures. Particularly valued for temporary structures requiring quick disassembly and reassembly.

Why Choose Our Plastic Snap Rivets?

Superior Material Quality: Manufactured from high-grade Nylon with excellent chemical resistance, our rivets withstand exposure to oils, greases, and most industrial solvents whilst maintaining dimensional stability.

Tool-Free Installation: The innovative push-fit design eliminates the need for rivet guns, drills, or specialised tools, enabling rapid assembly by hand with minimal training required.

Versatile Performance: Operating effectively across temperature ranges from -40°C to +85°C (standard nylon) or up to +130°C (heat-resistant variants), suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Cost-Effective Solution: Reducing assembly time, eliminating tool costs, and preventing material damage associated with metal fasteners, these rivets deliver significant cost savings across high-volume production.

Professional Aesthetics: The flush-fitting design with consistent 1.2mm head height creates a clean, finished appearance that enhances product quality perception.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Lightweight construction reduces overall assembly weight whilst maintaining exceptional holding strength
• Corrosion-proof material eliminates rust concerns in moisture-prone environments
• Vibration-resistant design prevents loosening under dynamic loads and mechanical stress

Technical Advantages for UK Industries

In the UK market, these plastic snap rivets have become indispensable for manufacturers seeking to meet increasingly stringent environmental and safety regulations. The flame-retardant properties (UL94-V2 standard, UL94-V0 available) comply with British Standards for fire safety in construction and automotive applications. Their non-conductive nature also makes them essential for electrical installations requiring compliance with BS 7671 wiring regulations.

Professional installers and production engineers particularly value the consistent quality and dimensional accuracy achieved through precision injection moulding. Each rivet maintains exact tolerances, ensuring predictable assembly outcomes crucial for quality control in high-volume manufacturing. The elimination of metal-on-metal contact prevents galvanic corrosion when joining dissimilar materials, a common challenge in multi-material assemblies found in modern automotive and aerospace applications.

Product Specifications:

• Hole Diameter: 2.1-2.2mm
• Panel Thickness: 2.9-3.6mm
• Head Diameter: 4.2mm
• Head Height: 1.2mm
• Shank Length: 4.8mm
• Shank Diameter: 2.0mm
• Material: Nylon
• Colour: Black

Our Plastic Snap Rivets represent the pinnacle of modern fastening technology, combining decades of materials science advancement with practical engineering solutions. Whether you're optimising production line efficiency, improving product serviceability, or meeting demanding specification requirements, these versatile fasteners deliver consistent, reliable performance. Trusted by leading UK manufacturers across automotive, furniture, signage, and electronics sectors, they provide the perfect balance of strength, convenience, and cost-effectiveness for contemporary assembly challenges.

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