Rivet Nut Guns | McMaster-Carr

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	Thread Size Thread Size

	For Rivet Nut Material For Rivet Nut Material

Steel

Aluminum

Stainless Steel

	For Rivet Nut Body Type For Rivet Nut Body Type

	Removal Type Removal Type


Knob	Plunger

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Weight Weight

	Maximum Operating Pressure Maximum Operating Pressure

	Minimum Operating Pressure Minimum Operating Pressure

	Maximum Speed for Rotary Motion Maximum Speed for Rotary Motion

	Overall Height Overall Height

10 3/4"

	Overall Length Overall Length

5 7/8"

9 1/2"

	Head Length Head Length

7 1/4"

9 5/8"

	For Thread Pitch For Thread Pitch

	For Rivet Diameter For Rivet Diameter

	For Rivet Material For Rivet Material

	For Blind Rivet Type For Blind Rivet Type

High Strength

Sealing

Standard

	For Ratchet Size For Ratchet Size

172 Products

Air-Powered Rivet Nut Tools

Smaller and lighter than cordless and hydraulic rivet nut tools, use these to install thin-walled bulbed, ribbed, sleeve, and smooth rivet nuts. To use, thread the nut onto the included mandrel and press the trigger to spin the nut onto the tool. Place the nut into the material and press the trigger to install the nut. Press the trigger one more time to spin the mandrel off.

Tools

						Air Connection
For Thread Size	For Rivet Nut Body Type	For Rivet Nut Material	Head Lg.	Overall Ht.	Operating Pressure, psi	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Weight, lbs.	Includes		Each
4-40	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	35 to 45	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	0000000
6-32	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	70 to 80	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
8-32	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	70 to 80	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
10-24	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	70 to 80	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
10-32	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	70 to 80	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
1/4"-20	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	70 to 80	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
1/4"-28	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	70 to 80	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
5/16"-18	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	90 to 110	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
5/16"-24	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	90 to 110	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
3/8"-16	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	90 to 110	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
3/8"-24	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	90 to 110	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
1/2"-13	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	7 1/4"	6"	90 to 110	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	00000000
1/2"-20	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	7 1/4"	6"	90 to 110	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	00000000
M4 × 0.7 mm	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	35 to 45	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
M5 × 0.8 mm	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	70 to 80	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
M6 × 1 mm	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	70 to 80	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
M8 × 1.25 mm	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	90 to 110	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
M10 × 1.5 mm	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	6"	6"	90 to 110	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
M12 × 1.75 mm	Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth	Aluminum, Steel	7 1/4"	6"	90 to 110	1/4	NPT	4	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	00000000

Additional Mandrels

For Thread Size		Each
4-40	000000000	00000
6-32	000000000	000
8-32	000000000	000
10-24	000000000	0000
10-32	000000000	0000
1/4"-20	000000000	0000
1/4"-28	000000000	0000
5/16"-18	000000000	0000
5/16"-24	000000000	0000
3/8"-16	000000000	0000
3/8"-24	000000000	0000
1/2"-13	000000000	0000
1/2"-20	000000000	0000
M4 × 0.7 mm	000000000	0000
M5 × 0.8 mm	000000000	0000
M6 × 1 mm	000000000	0000
M8 × 1.25 mm	000000000	0000
M10 × 1.5 mm	000000000	0000
M12 × 1.75 mm	000000000	0000

Additional Nosepiece Assemblies

For Thread Size	Includes		Each
4-40	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	0000000
6-32	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
8-32	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
10-24	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
10-32	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
1/4"-20	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
1/4"-28	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
5/16"-18	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
5/16"-24	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
3/8"-16	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
3/8"-24	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
1/2"-13	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
1/2"-20	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
M4 × 0.7 mm	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
M5 × 0.8 mm	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
M6 × 1 mm	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
M8 × 1.25 mm	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
M10 × 1.5 mm	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000
M12 × 1.75 mm	Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone	000000000	000000

Hydraulic/Air-Powered Rivet Nut Tools

Quickly install all styles of rivet nuts at 1.5-second intervals. The tool includes nosepiece assemblies to install M4, M5, M6, and M8 rivet nuts (additional sizes sold separately). To use, thread the nut onto the included mandrel and press the trigger to spin the nut onto the tool. Place the nut into the material and press the trigger to install the nut. Press the trigger one more time to spin the mandrel off.

Tools

			Body							Air Connection
For Thread Size	For Rivet Nut Body Type	For Rivet Nut Material	Dia.	Wd.	Head Lg.	Overall Ht.	Max. Stroke Lg.	Pulling Force	Operating Pressure, psi	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Weight, lbs.		Each
8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve, Stud	Aluminum, Steel	3 3/4"	1 1/16"	9 5/8"	10 3/4"	0.275"	3,960 lbs	75 to 100	1/4	NPT	3 1/2	000000000	000000000

Additional Nosepiece Assemblies

For Thread Size		Each
8-32	000000000	0000000
10-24	000000000	000000
10-32	000000000	000000
1/4"-20	000000000	000000
5/16"-18	000000000	000000
3/8"-16	000000000	000000
M4 × 0.7 mm	000000000	000000
M5 × 0.8 mm	000000000	000000
M6 × 1 mm	000000000	000000
M8 × 1.25 mm	000000000	000000
M10 × 1.5 mm	000000000	000000

Maintenance Kits

Includes		Each
Hex Key Wrench, Pin-Removal Punch, Spanner Wrench	000000000	000000

Lever-Style Rivet Nut Tools

Use two hands to maximize leverage when installing smooth body rivet nuts. These tools include a mandrel and nosepiece for 1/4"-20 size nuts (additional sizes sold separately). A mandrel and nosepiece are required for installation. To use, thread the nut onto the mandrel, insert the nut into a drilled hole, and squeeze the handles to secure the nut.

They are also compatible with rivet-type studs.

Tools with knob have a spin-to-reverse knob to quickly unthread the mandrel from the installed nut.

Tools with plunger have a quick-acting, pull-to-remove plunger that unthreads the mandrel from the installed nut.

Tools

Tool with Knob

Tool with Plunger

Rivet Stud

Smooth Rivet Nut

Removal Type	For Smooth Rivet Nut Thread Size	For Rivet Stud Thread Size	Weight, lbs.	Includes		Each
Knob	8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 1/2"-13, M5, M6, M8, M10	10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 5/16"-18, M5, M6, M8	4	Mandrel and nosepiece for 1/4"-20 smooth rivet nuts	000000000	0000000
Plunger	8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16, M5, M6, M8, M10	10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 5/16"-18, M5, M6, M8	4 1/2	Mandrel and nosepiece for 1/4"-20 smooth rivet nuts	000000000	000000

Additional Mandrel and Nosepiece Sets

Nosepiece

Nosepiece and Mandrel

For Rivet Stud—Nosepiece
For Thread Size		Each
10-24	000000000	000000
10-32	000000000	00000
1/4"-20	000000000	00000
5/16"-18	000000000	00000
M5	000000000	00000
M6	000000000	00000
M8	000000000	00000
For Smooth Rivet Nut—Nosepiece and Mandrel
8-32	000000000	00000
10-24	000000000	00000
10-32	000000000	00000
1/4"-20	000000000	00000
1/4"-28	000000000	00000
5/16"-18	000000000	00000
3/8"-16	000000000	00000
1/2"-13	000000000	00000
M5 × 0.8 mm	000000000	00000
M6 × 1 mm	000000000	00000
M8 × 1.25 mm	000000000	00000
M10 × 1.5 mm	000000000	00000

Lever-Style Rivet Nut Tools with Visual Stroke Indicator

An indicator allows you to ensure your rivet nut installs correctly. Thread the rivet nut onto the mandrel, insert the nut into a drilled hole, and squeeze the handles to secure the nut. Mandrel and nosepiece sets are required and sold separately.

Tools with knob install rivet-type studs and smooth and ribbed body rivet nuts. They have a spin-to-reverse knob to quickly unthread the mandrel from the installed nut.

Tools with plunger install smooth and ribbed body rivet nuts. They have a quick-acting, pull-to-remove plunger that unthreads the mandrel from the installed nut.

Tools

Tool With Knob

Tool With Plunger

Removal Type	For Smooth Rivet Nut Thread Size	For Ribbed Rivet Nut Thread Size	For Rivet Stud Thread Size	Stroke Type	Weight, lbs.		Each
Knob	6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, M4, M5, M6	6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10	8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16	Adjustable	4 1/2	000000000	0000000
Plunger	6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, M4, M5, M6, M8	6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10	__	Adjustable	5	000000000	000000

Mandrel and Nosepiece Sets

For Rivet Nut Body Type	Choose a Thread Size		Each
Smooth	6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16, M4, M5, M6, M8	000000000	000000
Ribbed	6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16, 1/2"-13, 1/2"-20, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10	000000000	00000
Stud	8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16	000000000	00000

Wrench-Driven Rivet Nut Tools

Use these tools to install most styles of rivet nuts. A wrench and ratchet are required to hold the tool and tighten the nut.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

For Thread Size	For Wrench Size	For Ratchet Size	For Rivet Nut Body Type	For Rivet Nut Material		Each
4-40	7/8"	11/16"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	000000
6-32	7/8"	11/16"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000
8-32	7/8"	11/16"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000
10-24, 10-32	7/8"	11/16"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000
12-24	7/8"	11/16"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000
1/4"-20, 1/4"-28	7/8"	11/16"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000
5/16"-18, 5/16"-24	7/8"	11/16"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000
3/8"-16, 3/8"-24	7/8"	11/16"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000
1/2"-13	7/8"	7/8"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000
1/2"-20	7/8"	7/8"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000
M3 × 0.5 mm	7/8"	11/16"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000
M4 × 0.7 mm	7/8"	11/16"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000
M5 × 0.8 mm	7/8"	11/16"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000
M6 × 1 mm	7/8"	11/16"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000
M8 × 1.25 mm	7/8"	11/16"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000
M10 × 1.5 mm	7/8"	11/16"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000
M12 × 1.75 mm	7/8"	7/8"	Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve	Aluminum, Steel	000000000	00000

Plier-Style Rivet Nut Tools

Install smooth body rivet nuts with one hand. Thread the rivet nut onto the mandrel, insert the nut into a drilled hole, and squeeze the handles to secure the nut. The tool includes mandrels and nosepieces to install 8-32, 10-24, and 10-32 sizes of rivet nuts (additional sizes sold separately). Sizes 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16, and M8 require only a mandrel for installation, all other sizes require both a nosepiece and a mandrel.

Tools

For Aluminum Rivet Nut Thread Size	For Steel Rivet Nut Thread Size	For Rivet Nut Body Type	Overall Lg.	Weight, lbs.	Includes		Each
6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16, M4, M5, M6, M8	6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, M4, M5, M6	Smooth	9 1/2"	1	Mandrels and nosepieces for 8-32, 10-24, and 10-32 sizes	000000000	000000

Additional Mandrel and Nosepiece Sets

For Thread Size	Includes		Each
6-32	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	000000
8-32	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	00000
10-24	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	00000
10-32	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	00000
1/4"-20	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	00000
5/16"-18	Mandrel	000000000	00000
3/8"-16	Mandrel	000000000	00000
M4 × 0.7 mm	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	00000
M5 × 0.8 mm	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	00000
M6 × 1 mm	Mandrel, Nosepiece	000000000	00000
M8 × 1.25 mm	Mandrel	000000000	00000

Light Duty Plier-Style Rivet Nut Tools

Install screw-to-install rivet nuts and rivet nuts for plastic and composites. Thread the rivet nut onto the pull rod (required, sold separately), insert the nut into the hole, and squeeze the handles to secure the nut. Friction wrenches designed to hold the nut head during installation are also available and sold separately.

Rivet Nut Tools				Friction Wrenches
For Steel Rivet Nut Thread Size	For Rivet Nut Body Type		Each		Each
6-32, 10-24, 1/4"-20, M5, M6	Bulbed	000000000	000000	000000000	00000

Required Pull Rods for M6 Thread	Each	000000
Required Pull Rods for 6-32 Thread	Each	00000
Required Pull Rods for 10-24 Thread	Each	00000
Required Pull Rods for ¼"-20 Thread	Each	00000
Required Pull Rods for M5 Thread	Each	00000

Hand-Driven Tools for Low-Profile Rivet Nuts

Turn these tools by hand to install low-profile rivet nuts. The required mandrels are sold separately. To use, thread the nut onto a mandrel of the same size, then place it into a hole, push down on the tool's T-handle, and turn clockwise.

Tools

For Thread Size	For Rivet Nut Body Type	For Rivet Nut Material	Overall Lg.		Each
4-40, 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 12-24, 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 5/16"-18, 5/16"-24, 3/8"-16, 3/8"-24, M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10	Sleeve	18-8 Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Steel	5 7/8"	000000000	000000

Required Mandrels

For Thread Size		Each
4-40	000000000	000000
6-32	000000000	00000
8-32	000000000	00000
10-24	000000000	00000
10-32	000000000	00000
12-24	000000000	00000
1/4"-20	000000000	00000
1/4"-28	000000000	00000
5/16"-18	000000000	00000
5/16"-24	000000000	00000
3/8"-16	000000000	00000
3/8"-24	000000000	00000
M3 × 0.5 mm	000000000	00000
M4 × 0.7 mm	000000000	00000
M5 × 0.8 mm	000000000	00000
M6 × 1 mm	000000000	00000
M8 × 1.25 mm	000000000	00000
M10 × 1.5 mm	000000000	00000

Tools for Blind Rivets and Rivet Nuts

This tool has changeable nosepieces, anvils, and pull-up studs for installing rivets and rivet nuts. A self-contained hydraulic system delivers additional force to make installation easier. Choose the attachment that matches your rivet's diameter or nut thread size. To install a rivet, insert the mandrel into the nosepiece of the tool. Place the rivet in the material and squeeze the handles. The tool pulls the mandrel through the rivet's body, creating a secure hold on both sides of the material, and breaks off the excess mandrel.

Pull-up studs and driving anvils for 6-32 to 3/8"-16 and M3 to M10 rivet nuts are sold separately.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Tool

Nose
Dia.	Lg.	Lg.	Ht.	For Rivet Nut Material	For Rivet Nut Thread Size	Hydraulic Oil Included	Includes		Each
1 1/16"	2 1/4"	9 1/2"	6 3/8"	Aluminum, Steel	10-24, 1/4"-28, 10-32, 3/8"-16, 5/16"-18, 6-32, 8-32, M10, M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, 1/4"-20	Yes	Five nosepieces (3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", and 1/4") Two anvils (10-24 and 1/4"-20) Two pull-up studs (10-24 and 1/4"-20)	0000000	0000000

Jaw (Three Jaw Parts)	00000000	Each	000000
5/32", 3/16" Nosepiece	00000000	Each	0000
3/32", 1/8" Nosepiece	0000000	Each	0000
Nose Tube	00000000	Each	00000
Master Shaft	00000000	Each	00000
1/4" Nosepiece	0000000	Each	0000

Optional Steel Pull-Up Studs and Driving Anvils

For Rivet Nut Thread Size	Lg.		Each
6-32	1 9/16"	00000000	000000
8-32	1 1/4"	00000000	00000
10-24	1 1/2"	00000000	00000
10-32	1 1/2"	00000000	00000
1/4"-20	1 13/16"	00000000	00000
1/4"-28	1 1/2"	00000000	00000
5/16"-18	2 1/8"	00000000	00000
3/8"-16	2 1/8"	0000000	00000
M3	1 1/2"	0000000	00000
M4	1 7/16"	00000000	00000
M5	1 3/8"	00000000	00000
M6	1 13/16"	00000000	00000
M8	2"	00000000	00000
M10	1 7/16"	00000000	00000