{"id":4914,"date":"2023-02-08T17:15:17","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T16:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.panel-composite.com\/riveted-system\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T20:05:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T19:05:48","slug":"riveted-system","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/en\/riveted-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Composite panel: riveted system"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4914\" class=\"elementor elementor-4914 elementor-2571\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dh2571 e-con-full sm-dh-wrap smd-dh e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dh2571\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dh2571w elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"dh2571w\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sm-dh\"><div class=\"sm-dh__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/QNRA4491-1536x1153.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/QNRA4491-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/QNRA4491-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/QNRA4491-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/QNRA4491.jpg 1599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 60vw\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1153\" alt=\"Ventilated composite panel facade on a residential building\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"sm-dh__shade\"><\/div><div class=\"sm-dh__in\"><div class=\"sm-dh__txt smr\"><p class=\"eb\">Mounting System \u00b7 Exposed Fasteners<\/p><h1>Riveted <span>composite panel<\/span> system<\/h1><p class=\"sm-dh__p\">The panel is cut to size and <strong>riveted directly to the<\/strong> aluminum <strong>studs<\/strong>, with fixed and sliding points to allow for expansion. It is the simplest system to fabricate and install. <\/p><div class=\"btns\"><a class=\"sm-btn sm-btn--pri\" href=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/en\/contact\/\">Request a Quote<\/a><a class=\"sm-btn sm-btn--sec\" href=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/en\/mounting-systems\/\">Other systems<\/a><\/div><ul class=\"smd-facts\"><li><span>Vista <b>fastener<\/b>, \u00d8 5 mm rivet<\/span><\/li><li><span>Flat <b>Panel<\/b>, without tabs<\/span><\/li><li><span><b>Sliding drill<\/b>, \u00d8 7.1\u20138 mm<\/span><\/li><li><span><b>Gap<\/b> \u2248 10 mm<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-in2571 e-con-boxed smr-sec pc-intro e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"in2571\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-in2571w elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"in2571w\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"smr\" data-intro=\"1\"><div class=\"tx2\"><div><p class=\"eb\">Riveted system<\/p><h2>Visible mounting, <span>easy to install<\/span><\/h2><p>In the riveted system, the composite panel is cut to size, with no flanges or folds, and fixed directly to the aluminum rails with wide-head rivets. It is the fastest system to machine and install, needs the least workshop work and is one of the most economical; it also allows free layouts, horizontal or vertical, and makes curved areas easy to resolve.<\/p><p>The secret is letting the panel move with temperature: one or two fixed points per piece and sliding points everywhere else, with controlled tightening that does not restrict expansion. Rivets can be aluminum or stainless steel, which is recommended near the sea, around swimming pools or in other chloride-rich environments, and can be ordered coated in the panel color. At StarModul we ship the cut panels and the substructure, or install them ourselves if the project is in Catalonia.<\/p><ul class=\"chk\"><li><b>Fastening<\/b>: Screw, \u00d8 5 mm rivet<\/li><li><b>Panel<\/b>: Flat, without tabs<\/li><li><b>Sliding drill<\/b>: \u00d8 7.1\u20138 mm<\/li><li><b>Gap<\/b>: \u2248 10 mm<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"btns\"><a class=\"sm-btn sm-btn--sec\" href=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/en\/mounting-systems\/\">View mounting systems<\/a><\/div><\/div><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2021-05-18-16.18.13-1024x768.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2021-05-18-16.18.13-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2021-05-18-16.18.13-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2021-05-18-16.18.13-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 50vw\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"Residential building with a white composite panel facade\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b80a8ce e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b80a8ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66dfec8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"66dfec8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pc-doc\">\n<section class=\"pc-sec\">\n<p class=\"pc-k\">Visible fastening<\/p>\n<h2>How the <span>Riveted System<\/span> Works<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pc-split\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"pc-intro\">The composite panel is cut to size, without flanges or folds, and is riveted directly to the vertical aluminum mullions using wide-head rivets. It is the fastest system to fabricate and install; it accommodates both horizontal and vertical cuts and makes it easy to handle curved sections. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"pc-check\">\n<li>Flat panel: lower processing costs in the workshop.<\/li>\n<li>Aluminum or stainless steel rivets (stainless steel for environments containing chlorides, such as near the ocean or swimming pools).<\/li>\n<li>Lacquered rivets in the same color as the panel, available upon request.<\/li>\n<li>Substructure consisting of L-shaped corner brackets and T- or L-shaped aluminum uprights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SISTEMA-REMACHADO.jpg\" alt=\"Diagram of the composite panel riveting system mounted on aluminum studs\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Flat panel riveted to vertical studs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"pc-sec pc-sec--alt\">\n<p class=\"pc-k\">Dilation<\/p>\n<h2>Fixed Points and <span>Sliding Points<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aluminum expands with temperature, so the panel cannot be riveted \u201call the way\u201d at every point: you have to allow it to move.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"pc-steps\">\n<li><strong>Fixed points (1 or 2 per panel).<\/strong>  Drill a 5.1 mm hole in the panel. These holes define the point from which the panel expands; they should be placed where they will least obstruct movement. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Sliding points (the rest).<\/strong>  With a \u00d8 5 mm body rivet, the hole in the panel should be \u00d8 7.1 to 8 mm. The \u00d8 5.1 mm hole in the profile must be centered (using a center punch) so that the panel can move equally in all directions. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Controlled pressure.<\/strong>  A spacer on the riveting machine leaves about 0.2 mm between the rivet head and the panel so as not to restrict expansion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distances.<\/strong>  Place rivets at least 15 mm from the edge (maximum about 100 mm) and leave gaps of about 10 mm between pieces, calculated based on expansion and the size of the pieces. The spacing between rivets is determined by the wind load calculation. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"pc-note\"><strong>Common mistake:<\/strong> Drilling the profile off-center relative to the large hole in the panel. The rivet rests on one side, and the panel bulges due to the heat. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"pc-sec\">\n<p class=\"pc-k\">Construction details<\/p>\n<h2>Details of <span>the riveted system<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"pc-grid\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Composite-Remachado-2-Vertical.jpg\" alt=\"Vertical cross-section of the riveted composite panel system\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Vertical section<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Composite-Remachado-4-Coronacion.jpg\" alt=\"Crown molding detail with riveted composite panel\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Coronation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Composite-Remachado-6-Arranque.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of the facade base with riveted composite panels\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Startup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Composite-Remachado-5-Dintel.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of a lintel with a riveted composite panel\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Lintel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Composite-Remachado-7-Vierteaguas.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a rain gutter with a riveted composite panel\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Gutter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Composite-Remachado-3-Jamba.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of jamb and corner with riveted composite panel\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Pillar and corner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"pc-sec pc-sec--alt\">\n<p class=\"pc-k\">System Specifications<\/p>\n<h2>Components and Dimensions of <span>the Riveted System<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"pc-tw\"><table class=\"pc-t\">\n<thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Element<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Detail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Spacers<\/th><td>6063 T5 aluminum double-T profile (59 to 254 mm) or U-shaped, with optional insulating spacer.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Stiles<\/th><td>6063 T5 aluminum omega profile, attached to the spacer with an M6 \u00d7 60\/70 mm through-bolt. The first and last anchors must be no more than 250 mm from the ends. <\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Substructure<\/th><td>Unidirectional (vertical posts only: the horizontal joint remains open) or bidirectional (with horizontal crossbars attached to the posts using a 3-mm aluminum strip and a 4.8-mm rivet or screw).<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Fixed-point drill<\/th><td>\u00d8 5.1 mm in the panel.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Sliding-point drill<\/th><td>7.1 to 8 mm in diameter in the panel, centered over the hole in the profile.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Distance to the edge<\/th><td>Minimum 15 mm and maximum 100 mm. The spacing between rivets is determined by the wind load calculation. <\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Rivets<\/th><td>5 \u00d7 12 mm blind rivet with a 14 mm head (aluminum\/stainless steel) or 5 \u00d7 14 mm facade rivet with a 15 mm head (all A4 stainless steel). Also, 4.8 \u00d7 19 mm stainless steel screw. <\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Tools<\/th><td>7.0\/5.1 mm double-ended drill bit with depth stop, center punch, and spacer tip that leaves 0.2 mm below the rivet head.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Distance from wall to panel face<\/th><td>From 63 to 273 mm, depending on the spacer.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th scope=\"row\">Insulation<\/th><td>From 30 to 230 mm, with a 30 mm air gap.<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"pc-sec\">\n<div class=\"pc-faq\">\n<p class=\"pc-k\">Frequently asked questions<\/p>\n<h2>Questions About <span>Riveting<\/span><\/h2>\n<details><summary>What type of rivet is used for composite panels?<\/summary><div><p>5 mm \u00d8 wide-head blind rivet, made of aluminum\/stainless steel or all stainless steel for use in harsh environments. Can be ordered with a lacquer finish to match the panel color. <\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details><summary>Why is the hole in the panel bigger than the rivet?<\/summary><div><p>To allow the panel to expand. Only 1 or 2 points per panel have a fixed drill bit (\u00d8 5.1 mm); the rest, ranging from \u00d8 7.1 to 8 mm, are sliding. <\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can you see the rivets?<\/summary><div><p>Yes, it's a visible mounting system. If you don't want visible fasteners, choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/en\/gluing-system\/\">adhesive system<\/a> or a track system (<a href=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/en\/bota-system\/\">suspended<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/en\/male-female-system\/\">tongue-and-groove<\/a>). <\/p><\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"pc-sec pc-sec--alt\">\n<ul class=\"pc-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/en\/mounting-systems\/\">All systems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/en\/gluing-system\/\">Glued System<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/en\/bota-system\/\">Hanging Tray<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/en\/male-female-system\/\">Male-female<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/en\/custom-cut-composite-panel\/\">Custom-cut panel<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"pc-cta\" style=\"margin-top:28px\"><div><h2>Quote for a riveted facade<\/h2><p>We'll send you the custom-cut panel and the substructure, or we'll install it for you if the project is in Catalonia.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pc-ctab\"><a class=\"pc-b1\" href=\"https:\/\/panel-composite.com\/en\/contact\/\">Request a Quote<\/a><a class=\"pc-b2\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/34609601119\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"\u00bfQu\u00e9 remache se usa para panel composite?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Remache ciego de cabeza ancha de \u00d8 5 mm, de aluminio\/inox o todo inox en ambientes agresivos. 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