IS : 2998 - 1982

( Reaffirmed 2003
(Reaffirmed )
1998)
Edition 2.3
UDC 621.884 : 669.14-134 : 621.7.016.3 (1987-07)

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
COLD FORGED STEEL RIVETS FOR COLD CLOSING
(1 TO 16 mm DIAMETER)
( First Revision )
(Incorporating Amendment Nos. 1, 2 & 3)

1. Scope — Covers the requirements of cold forged rivets, for cold closing in the diameter range 1 to
16 mm, intended for general engineering purposes.
2. Material — The rivets shall be manufactured from the following two grades or any other suitable
steel specified by the purchaser:
a) Grade 1 — Steel class 1A of IS : 1875-1978 ‘Specification for carbon steel billets, blooms, slabs
and bars for forgings ( fourth revision )’, and
Rivets Sectional Committee, EDC 71 [Ref : Doc : EDC 71 (8680)]

b) Grade 2 — Steel 10C4 of IS : 1570 (Part II)-1979 ‘Schedules for wrought steels: Part II Carbon
steels (unalloyed steels) ( first revision )’.
3. Dimensions
3.1 The dimensions of rivets shall be as given in Tables 1 to 4.
3.2 Where the rivets with snap head and counter sunk head are made with flat edge, they shall
conform to the values given in IS : 10102-1982 ‘Technical supply conditions for rivets’.
3.3 The preferred nominal diameter-length combinations are given in Table 5.
4. Method of Manufacture — The rivets shall be made by cold heading process and shall be
suitably annealed.
5. Acceptance Tests
5.1 General — The sampling and acceptance criteria of the rivets shall be in accordance with
IS : 10102-1982.
5.2 Tests for Material — The material used in the manufacture of the rivets shall be tested as per
stipulations of the relevant material specification indicated under 2.
5.3 Shear Test — When tested by the method prescribed in IS : 10102-1982 the rivets shall satisfy a
minimum shear strength as follows:
Grade 1 — 230 MPa
Grade 2 — 200 MPa
5.4 Hardness Test — When tested according to IS : 1501-1984 ‘Method for vickers hardness test for
metallic materials ( second revision )’ the hardness on the head of rivets shall be as under:
Grade 1 — 100 - 139 HV (56 - 78 HRB)
Grade 2 — 91 - 127 HV (48 - 73 HRB)
5.5 Head Soundness Test — When tested by method prescribed in IS : 10102-1982 the rivets, at room
temperature, shall withstand the test without exhibiting any sign of cracking at the fillet between
the head and the shank.
6. Designation
6.1 A snap head rivet of 6 mm diameter having a length of 30 mm and made, for example, from
material Grade 1 shall be designated as:
Snap Head Rivet 6 × 30 Grade 1 IS : 2998

Adopted 20 May 1982 © BIS 2002 Price Group 4

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN , 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002
 IS : 2998 - 1982
TABLE 1 DIMENSIONS FOR SNAP HEAD RIVETS
( Clause 3.1 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
2

Nom 1.0 1.2 (1.4) 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.0 (3.5) 4.0 5.0 6.0 (7.0) 8.0 10 12 (14) 16
d Max 1.05 1.25 1.45 1.65 2.1 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.1 5.15 6.15 7.15 8.15 10.3 12.3 14.3 16.3
Min 0.95 1.15 1.35 1.55 1.9 2.4 2.9 3.4 3.9 4.85 5.85 6.85 7.85 9.7 11.7 13.7 15.7
ds Min 0.93 1.13 1.33 1.52 1.87 2.37 2.87 3.37 3.87 4.82 5.82 6.82 7.76 9.4 11.3 13.2 15.2
Nom 1.6 1.92 2.24 2.56 3.2 4 4.8 5.6 6.4 8 9.6 11.2 12.8 16 19.2 22.4 25.6
dk Max 1.8 2.12 2.44 2.76 3.45 4.25 5.05 5.85 6.65 8.3 9.9 11.5 13.1 16.36 19.6 22.8 26.1
Min 1.4 1.72 2.04 2.36 2.95 3.75 4.55 5.35 6.15 7.7 9.3 10.9 12.5 15.64 18.8 22.0 25.1
Nom 0.7 0.84 0.98 1.12 1.4 1.75 2.1 2.45 2.8 3.5 4.2 4.9 5.6 7 8.4 9.8 11.2
k Max 0.9 1.04 1.18 1.32 1.6 1.95 2.3 2.65 3.0 3.74 4.44 5.14 5.84 7.29 8.69 10.09 11.55
Min 0.5 0.64 0.78 0.92 1.2 1.55 1.9 2.25 2.6 3.34 3.96 4.66 5.36 6.71 8.11 9.51 10.85
r Max 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8
rk ≈ 1 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.4 2.8 3.4 3.8 4.6 5.7 6.6 7.5 8 9.5 11 13

Note 1 — Nominal diameters, d in parenthesis are of second preference.

Note 2 — For perpendicularity tolerance value, b see IS : 10102-1982.
Note 3 — For permissible limits of shank diameter, see also IS : 10102-1982.
Note 4 — Rivets shall be furnished with a definite radius under the head which shall not exceed the value r given.
Note 5 — The shape of head shall be forged into part of a sphere. Necessary flat land for trimming ( see 3.1 ) on the head periphery is permissible.
Note 6 — The values given for rk are meant for snap design and not for inspection purposes.
 TABLE 2 DIMENSIONS FOR FLAT COUNTERSUNK HEAD (90°/60°) RIVETS
( Clause 3.1 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
3

Nom 1 1.2 (1.4) 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.0 (3.5) 4.0 5.0 6.0 (7.0) 8.0 10 12 (14) 16
d Max 1.05 1.25 1.45 1.65 2.1 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.1 5.15 6.15 7.15 8.15 10.3 12.3 14.3 16.3
Min 0.95 1.15 1.35 1.55 1.9 2.4 2.9 3.4 3.9 4.85 5.85 6.85 7.85 9.7 11.7 13.7 15.7

ds Min 0.93 1.13 1.33 1.52 1.87 2.37 2.87 3.37 3.87 4.82 5.82 6.82 7.76 9.4 11.3 13.2 15.2

Nom 2 2.4 2.8 3.2 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 20 24 28 32

dk Max 2 2.4 2.8 3.2 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 20 24 28 32
Min 1.75 2.15 2.55 2.9 3.7 4.7 5.7 6.42 7.42 9.42 11.3 13.3 15.3 19.16 23.16 27.16 31

k≈
0.5 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.8 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 5.2 6.1 6.9

IS : 2998 - 1982
Ref

+5°
α 90° 60°
0

Note 1 — The nominal diameters, d in parenthesis are of second preference.

Note 2 — For permissible limits of shank diameter, see also IS : 10102-1982.
 IS : 2998 - 1982
TABLE 3 DIMENSIONS FOR FLAT COUNTERSUNK HEAD (120°) RIVETS
( Clause 3.1 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
4

Nom 1 1.2 (1.4) 1.6 2.0 2.5 3.0 (3.5) 4.0 5.0 6.0 (7.0) 8.0 10 12 (14) 16
d Max 1.05 1.25 1.45 1.65 2.1 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.1 5.15 6.15 7.15 8.15 10.3 12.3 14.3 16.3
Min 0.95 1.15 1.35 1.55 1.9 2.4 2.9 3.4 3.9 4.85 5.85 6.85 7.85 9.7 11.7 13.7 15.7

ds Min 0.93 1.13 1.33 1.52 1.87 2.37 2.87 3.37 3.87 4.82 5.82 6.82 7.76 9.4 11.3 13.2 15.2

Nom 2 2.4 2.8 3.2 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 20 24 28 32

dk Max 2 2.4 2.8 3.2 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 20 24 28 32
Min 1.75 2.15 2.55 2.9 3.7 4.7 5.7 6.42 7.42 9.42 11.3 13.3 15.3 19.16 23.16 27.16 31

k
≈ 0.29 0.343 0.406 0.468 0.58 0.725 0.87 1.015 1.16 1.45 1.74 2.03 2.32 2.9 3.48 4.06 4.64
Ref

Note 1 — The nominal diameters, d in parenthesis are of second preference.

Note 2 — For permissible limits of shank diameter, see also IS : 10102-1982.
 TABLE 4 DIMENSIONS FOR FLAT HEAD RIVETS
( Clause 3.1 )
All dimensions in millimetres.
5

Nom 1 1.2 (1.4) 1.6 2 2.5 3 (3.5) 4 5 6 (7) 8 10 12 14 16

d Max 1.05 1.25 1.45 1.65 2.1 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.1 5.15 6.15 7.15 8.15 10.3 12.3 14.3 16.3
Min 0.95 1.15 1.35 1.55 1.9 2.4 2.9 3.4 3.9 4.85 5.85 6.85 7.85 9.7 11.7 13.7 15.7

ds Min 0.93 1.13 1.33 1.52 1.87 2.37 2.87 3.37 3.87 4.82 5.82 6.82 7.76 9.4 11.3 13.2 15.2

Nom 2 2.4 2.8 3.2 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 20 24 28 32

dk Max 2 2.4 2.8 3.2 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 14 16 20 24 28 32
Min 1.75 2.15 2.55 2.9 3.7 4.7 5.7 6.42 7.42 9.42 11.3 13.3 15.3 19.16 23.16 27.16 31

Nom 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.5 0.625 0.75 0.875 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
k Max 0.35 0.4 0.55 0.6 0.8 0.925 1.05 1.175 1.3 1.65 1.9 2.25 2.5 3.00 3.6 4.1 4.6
Min 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.5 0.625 0.75 0.875 1 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0

IS : 2998 - 1982
r Max 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8

Note 1 — The nominal diameters, d in parenthesis are of second preference.

Note 2 — For permissible limits of shank diameter, see also IS : 10102-1982.
Note 3 — For perpendicularity tolerance value, b see IS : 10102-1982.
Note 4 — Rivets shall be furnished with a definite radius under the head which shall not exceed the value, r given.
IS : 2998 - 1982

TABLE 5 DIAMETER LENGTH COMBINATIONS FOR COLD FORGED RIVETS

( Clause 3.3 )
All dimensions in millimetres.

+ 0.5
– 0 for l ≤ 10 NOMINAL DIAMETER d
l TOL + 1.0 for 10 < l ≤ 20
0
+ 1.5 1 1.2 (1.4) 1.6 2 2.5 3 (3.5) 4 5 6 (7) 8 10 12 (14) 16
0 for l > 20
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
35
38
40
42
45
48
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
RIVET HOLE BASIC
DIAMETER TOL 1.05 1.25 1.45 1.65 2.1 2.6 3.1 3.6 4.2 5.3 6.3 7.3 8.4 10.5 13 15 17
(FOR REFERENCE) H12

Note 1 — The nominal diameters in parenthesis are of second preference.

Note 2 — The preferred lengths are between the stepped lines.

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6.2 A countersunk head rivet, with a countersink angle of 90°, diameter 4 mm, length 24 mm and
made, for example, from material Grade 2 shall be designated as:
Countersunk Head (90°) Rivet 4 × 24 Grade 2 IS : 2998
7. General Requirements
7.1 The general requirements for the supply of rivets and their workmanship shall be in
accordance with IS : 10102-1982.
7.2 Limits of surface cracks on rivets shall be in accordance with IS : 10102-1982.
8. Marking
8.1 All rivets over 5 mm diameter shall be marked with the manufacturer’s trade-mark and a
letter ‘C’ on the head in raised figure.
8.2 Certification Marking — Details available with the Bureau of Indian Standards.
9. Mode of Delivery — Rivets shall be packed and delivered as specified in IS : 10102-1982.

EXPLANATORY NOTE
This standard was first published in 1965. In the present revision, following modifications have
been made:
a) Sizes 1 to 16 mm have been covered instead of 1.6 to 10 mm covered in the earlier edition,
b) Bend test and flattening test have been substituted by shear test and head soundness test as
the latter are more realistic, and
c) The method of representation of tolerances for form and position has been updated.
This edition 2.3 incorporates Amendment No. 1 (March 1984), Amendment No. 2
(December 1984) and Amendment No. 3 (July 1987). Side bar indicates modification of the text as
the result of incorporation of the amendments.