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Complete Size Guide for SS Cap Rivets: Which Size for Which Cookware?
Complete SS Cap Rivet Size Guide — Which Size for Which Cookware?
One of the most common questions we receive at Kamlesh Enterprises, Mumbai is: “Which SS cap rivet size should I use for my cookware?” The wrong size means handles that are loose, weak, or difficult to set. The right size means a perfect, permanent, professional joint every time.
This complete size guide covers all standard SS cap rivet sizes and the exact cookware applications for each.
Understanding SS Cap Rivet Dimensions
An SS cap rivet size is written as Diameter × Length (e.g., 5×12mm). Here is what each dimension means:
- Diameter (first number) — The thickness of the rivet body (4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, or 6mm). This must match the hole drilled in your cookware.
- Length (second number) — The grip length of the rivet (8mm to 18mm). This must match the total thickness of the materials being joined (cookware wall + handle bracket).
SS Cap Rivet Size Chart
| Size | Cookware Application | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 4×8mm / 4×10mm | Small glass lids, thin utensil handles | Light cookware lids |
| 5×10mm | Small fry pans, thin-wall sauce pans | Light to medium cookware |
| 5×12mm | Standard fry pans, small pressure cookers (2L-3L) | Most popular all-round size |
| 5×14mm | Medium pressure cookers (3L-5L), kadahi, sauce pans | Medium cookware standard |
| 5×16mm | Large fry pans, dosa tawa with thick handles | Thick handle attachment |
| 5×18mm | Heavy-duty kadahi, large sauce pans | Heavy thick-wall cookware |
| 6×10mm / 6×12mm | Large pressure cookers (5L-10L), hardener cookers | Heavy duty standard |
| 6×14mm | Large pressure cookers (7L-12L), steel cookers | Heavy duty cookware |
| 6×16mm / 6×18mm | Extra-large pressure cookers, hardener cookers, commercial cookware | Extra-heavy duty |
Quick Selection Guide by Cookware Type
- 🍳 Small fry pan (20-24cm) → 5×10mm or 5×12mm
- 🍳 Large fry pan (26-30cm) → 5×12mm or 5×14mm
- 🫕 Kadahi → 5×14mm or 6×12mm
- 🍲 Sauce pan → 5×12mm or 5×14mm
- 🥘 Pressure cooker (2L-5L) → 5×12mm or 5×14mm
- 🥘 Pressure cooker (5L-12L) → 6×12mm or 6×14mm
- 🥘 Hardener cooker → 6×14mm or 6×16mm
- 🥘 Steel cooker (large) → 6×16mm or 6×18mm
- 🫓 Dosa tawa → 5×10mm or 5×12mm
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I measure what size rivet I need?
Measure the total thickness of the materials being joined (cookware wall + handle bracket combined). The rivet length should be approximately 1.5× this measurement to allow proper setting. For hole diameter, match the rivet body diameter exactly — too loose means weak joint, too tight means difficult installation.
Can I use different size rivets on the same cookware?
Yes — some manufacturers use a larger rivet (e.g., 6×14mm) for the primary handle attachment and smaller rivets (e.g., 5×12mm) for secondary grip attachment on the same cookware piece.
Do you supply custom size SS cap rivets?
Yes. Kamlesh Enterprises supplies custom SS cap rivet sizes as per your drawing or sample. Minimum order quantity: 5000 pieces. Contact us at +91 90225-54368 for custom size pricing.
What tolerance is maintained in your SS cap rivets?
Our SS cap rivets maintain a tolerance of 0.003mm to 0.01mm — ensuring consistent, precise fit in all cookware manufacturing applications.
Order the Right Size from Kamlesh Enterprises
We stock all standard sizes and can supply custom sizes within 7-10 working days. View our SS cap rivet product page or contact us directly.
📞 +91 90225-54368 | ✉️ enquiry@kamleshenterprises.co.in | 📍 Gala No.1, Sai Darshan Industrial Estate, Mumbai-401105
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