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Advantages of Aluminum Rivet Nuts

Apr 11,2022

Aluminum Rivet Nuts, also known as rivet nuts, provide a strong threaded insert in sheet metal, tubing and extrusions that are too thin for a tapped hole. They can be installed with hand or a pneumatic rivet nut tool.
These unique threaded inserts offer increased torque strength across numerous grip ranges and a simple installation process that doesn’t require specialized tools. Learn more about these versatile fasteners.
Weight
Aluminum rivet nuts have an advantage over traditional bolts because they are much lighter. They are also non-magnetic and corrosion resistant, making them ideal for wet, salt or outdoor applications.
Aluminum is also a good choice for use with materials that would suffer from galvanic corrosion if joined to a steel bolt or nut. This is because the aluminum rivet nut will not create a galvanic bond with these materials.
The process of manufacturing aluminum rivet nuts begins with aluminum wire coming off a coil that is fed into a cold header, which “mashes” the aluminium to form a rivet nut shape. The rivet nuts are then finished on a machining center to ensure high dimensional tolerances and consistent performance.
Load-Bearing Capacity
A major benefit of aluminum rivet nuts is that they have high shear and tensile strengths. These strengths make them the ideal choice for many applications requiring fasteners with strong shear and clamping forces. When compared with other fastening hardware, such as screws and bolts, rivet nuts can support significantly more load.
The rivet nut is installed with a special tool, which can be powered by hand or pneumatically driven and has a mechanical lock. The mandrel breaks close to the head of the rivet nut. This ensures a vibration resistant joint. They are also nonmagnetic and nonsparking, making them a perfect choice for electronics and hazardous environments.
Head Styles
Aluminum rivet nuts are available with a variety of head styles, thread sizes and stud lengths. They can be used in virtually any metal fabrication application. These blind fasteners are a good alternative to weld nuts and bolts when access is only available from one side.
Rivet nuts can be installed using hand or pneumatic power tools. They install quickly and are easy to use with minimal training. They form a strong, lasting joint that will not loosen under vibration or other stress.
Commonly referred to as nutserts, threaded inserts or rivnuts, they provide load-bearing threads in a wide variety of materials, including steel, fiberglass, plastic, carbon fiber and composite applications. They can also be installed in enclosed workpieces where access is only from one side. 
Installation
Often referred to as nutserts or threaded inserts, rivet nuts are one-piece fasteners that can be securely anchored from just one side. They are an ideal choice for thin wall components and can even support a load when they’re installed in an empty hole.
These specialty fasteners are also easy to set. They're typically used for non-structural applications like experimental aircraft interiors, recreational vehicles, robotics, and more. It's important to select a rivet nut that's compatible with your application. For example, aluminum and steel are not ideal for use together in demanding outdoor environments as they have different noble proprieties and can cause galvanic corrosion.

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