Rivet Nuts

A rivet nut, also known as a threaded insert or a blind rivet nut, is a type of fastener used to create a threaded connection in materials where it may be difficult or impossible to tap threads directly. Rivet nuts are typically cylindrical in shape and have an internally threaded hole that allows a bolt or screw to be threaded into it. Here's how a rivet nut works and is installed: Hole Preparation: To use a rivet nut, you start by drilling a hole in the material where you want to create a threaded connection. The hole diameter is typically chosen to match the outer diameter of the rivet nut. Insertion: The rivet nut is inserted into the hole from one side of the material, with the externally threaded portion facing away from the material. Compression: Using a specialized tool called a rivet nut tool or a rivet nut gun, the rivet nut is compressed from the opposite side of the material. This compression causes the rivet nut to deform and grip the material tightly, securing it in place. Threaded Connection: Once the rivet nut is properly installed, it provides an internally threaded hole that can be used to fasten a bolt or screw. This allows for a secure threaded connection in the material. Rivet nuts are commonly used in various applications, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and furniture assembly, among others. They are particularly valuable in situations where access to the backside of the material is limited or where you need a strong, reliable threaded connection. There are various types and materials of rivet nuts available to suit different needs and applications.