Because there is effectively a head on each end of an installed rivet, it can support tension loads. However, it is much more capable of supporting shear loads (loads perpendicular to the axis of the shaft).
Solid Aluminum Round Head Hammer Drive Rivets 2mm 2.5mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm 8mm 10mm
Flat Head Solid Aluminium Round Head Rivets DIN 660 M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
Solid Steel Round Head Rivets DIN 660 - M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8
Solid Aluminium Round Head Rivets DIN 660 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6
SOLID BRASS SLOTTED ROUND HEAD WOOD SCREWS DOMED SCREW 2g 3g 4g 6g 8g 10g 12g
Solid Steel Round Head Rivets DIN 660 - M6 M8 M10 M12
