Applications, Dimensions, and Uses of Rivet Nuts
First Created by BF Goodrich in the 1930s, A rivet nut is a type of nut that is installed into a prepared hole in a piece of sheet metal and secured prior to assembly of a bolt. It is a kind of threaded insert. A special installation tool is required to fix the nuts into the prepared hole. The body of the rivet nut is formed on the blindside. What are Rivet Nuts Used For and what are its features? Rivet nuts are easy-to-installed. However, because of their wide grip range, rivet nuts can be installed into a variety of material thicknesses. 1. Picking Up the right nuts. Depending on your application and how to use this nut is the biggest concern, because rivet nuts available is available in two types: The first nut is designed to form a bulge on the application’s blindside as the screw, pin, or bolt is tightened. The second is pulled into a sleeve and thus doesn’t bulge like another type. Before picking up the right nuts here are some features and st...