Rivet nuts are tubular, internally threaded fasteners that can be installed blind – from one side only. They are great for heavy, load-bearing applications where you only have access to one side of the workpiece.

Once installed, the mandrel retracts and pulls the unthreaded portion of the rivet nut shank toward the blind side of the workpiece to create a bulge that secures the fastener in place.

They Hold Multiple Parts Together

While other types of fasteners require heat to join multiple parts together, rivet nuts do not. This allows them to be used in a wide variety of materials without distorting the base material. They are especially well suited for softer materials such as fiberglass, plastic, or carbon fiber.

Rivet nuts create a threaded joint in any type of material that will not pull out or fail over time. They can be inserted with a hand tool (lower volume) or pneumatic power tool for high-volume applications. They are easy to install even by unskilled labor, making them an economical choice for a wide range of trade and industry applications.

They Are Strong

Rivet nuts are strong and reliable, and are a significant upgrade over weld nuts or bolts. They are a one-piece internally threaded fastener with an engineered body that compresses when installed, securing the fastener in place. They are easy to install, require no finish work and eliminate weld spatter and toxic fumes.

They also don’t distort the base structure of materials like weld studs, and can be installed on pre-painted components. They are available in a wide range of sizes and materials to fit your specific application needs.

The rivet nut can be used in steel, fiberglass, plastic, and composite applications since it is an extremely durable fastener that can handle high shear and tension loads. You can choose from full hex rivet nuts that have a hex-shaped shank, or half hex rivet nuts that have a round shank under the head flange for lighter duty applications. Both styles are available with either a smooth or knurled body to provide minimal spinout resistance, and closed rivet nuts can be chosen for gas-tight and water-tight connections.

They Are Reliable

When you need a fastener that can stand up to vibration and weather, look no further than a Blind Rivet Nut. These industrial fasteners are quick and easy to install. Their design allows them to be inserted into a hole from one side and then tightened with a mandrel screw. This creates a bulge on the blind side of the joint and a strong connection that cannot come loose over time.

You can install rivet nuts using simple hand tools or specialized rivet nut tools. These tools range from manual hand-powered units to pneumatic spin-spin and hydropneumatic spin-pull rivet guns.

These tools are able to set different types of blind rivet nuts, including those with open ends where the bolt can protrude through or closed end styles where the bolt cannot protrude. They can also be installed in a variety of materials, from hard metals like steel to soft plastics.

They Are Protected From Vibrations

Vibrations can weaken fasteners and cause them to lose their clamping force. Blind rivet nuts are designed to protect against this, so they are a great choice for applications that experience severe vibrations, like in airplanes.

They do this by causing the shell to radially swell when installed into a hole. This swell prevents the material from weakening over time and allows the rivet to hold its intended load.

Rivet nuts are available in several different types and sizes to meet the specific requirements of your application. For example, they can be either round or hexagonal, and they can have smooth or knurled shanks. The knurled shanks allow the rivet nut to grip the installation material and provide some spinout resistance.

In addition, they can be made with open or closed ends. The closed-end styles prevent liquids or gas from entering the blind side of the installation material. This is important in applications that are exposed to chemicals or other hazardous materials.