Description
Qaadir Copper Rivets are premium solid copper fasteners engineered for demanding clinical and workshop applications in orthotics and prosthetics (O&P). Favoured for their exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and long-term durability, these rivets provide a secure, low-profile fastening solution where patient safety, comfort, and device longevity matter most.
Why Copper Rivets in O&P?
Copper has a unique ability to work-harden under load, meaning the joint becomes tighter with use rather than loosening over time. This makes Qaadir Copper Rivets ideal for components subjected to repetitive stress such as straps, joints, and reinforcements.
Key Applications
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Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs): Securing leather or synthetic straps, calf bands, and reinforcements
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KAFOs & HKAFOs: Heavy-duty fastening for uprights, thigh sections, and load-bearing straps
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Prosthetic Sockets: Reinforcement of trimlines and attachment of suspension straps
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Belts, Harnesses & Corsetry: Long-lasting joints in spinal orthoses and support systems
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Custom Leatherwork: Insoles, footwear adaptations, and bespoke orthotic accessories
Product Features
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Solid Copper Construction: Excellent tensile strength with natural corrosion resistance
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Burr-Type System: Rivet + washer (burr) creates a mechanically locked joint
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Low Profile Finish: Smooth edges after peening reduce risk of skin irritation
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Clinically Proven: Widely used in traditional and modern O&P fabrication
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Workshop Friendly: Compatible with standard rivet setters, hammers, and presses
Benefits for Clinics & Workshops
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Durability: Outlasts steel or aluminium rivets in sweat-exposed environments
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Patient Comfort: Stable fastening reduces movement, noise, and pressure points
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Reliability: Ideal for paediatric, bariatric, and high-activity users
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Aesthetic Finish: Professional, traditional appearance valued in leather orthotics
Typical Specifications*
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Material: Solid copper
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System: Rivet + burr (washer)
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Available sizes: Multiple shaft lengths and diameters (to suit leather, plastics, and laminates)
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Finish: Natural copper (can be polished or left to patinate)
- Standard Pack Size = 500 units = 1Kg
*Other sizes and pack options available from Qaadir on request.
Qaadir Copper Rivets are a workshop essential—trusted by orthotists and prosthetists who demand dependable fastening solutions that stand up to real-world clinical use, while maintaining comfort, safety, and craftsmanship.
