Types of Industrial Rivets Industrial rivets are of two basic types: tubular and blind. Blind rivets-requiring access to only one side of the joint. Back(blind)side not accessible Back(blind)side not accessible Acute corner 'Built-up'lightweight structure 6 Introduction to Engineering6 Introduction to Engineering Types of Industrial Rivets Industrial rivets are of two basic types: tubular and blind. Blind rivets—requiring access to only one side of the joint