Rivets are mechanical fasteners with a head on one end so as to support and hold tension loads. Like copper nails and clinch bolts work on the same principle as the rivet but were already in use long before the term rivet came about and where they are remembered are usually classified among the nails and bolts. If you are looking for dependable and durable rivets, you can find them at Reid Supply Company which come in aluminum and have different lengths depending upon what material you will be putting them in. You can be sure that they will be secure and hold your fasteners in place.