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    Twist-Resistant Rivet Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rivet Nuts. Twist-Resistant Rivet Nuts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rivet Nuts. Twist-Resistant Rivet Nuts.
    Ideal for parts that require frequent maintenance or disassembly, these rivet nuts won't spin out when you tighten or loosen a screw. Their ribbed body digs into material to prevent twisting.
    Install these nuts in a drilled or punched round hole using a rivet nut tool. Thread the rivet nut onto the mandrel, then grip the tool body with a wrench as you twist the tightening nut with a ratchet. Choose an air- or battery-powered tool for fast installation or to easily switch between many different nut sizes. Length is measured from under the flange.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these nuts resist rust and mild chemicals.
    Rivet Nuts
    Wrench-Driven
    Tools
    Flange
    Thread
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Material
    Thk.
    Body
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Installed
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    1/2"-13
    11/16"
    0.063" to 0.200"0.685"1.15"0.850"0.865"0.047"1095105A16900000096349A902000000
    1/2"-13
    11/16"
    0.200" to 0.350"0.685"1.3"0.850"0.865"0.047"1095105A1700000096349A90200000
    1/2"-13
    11/16"
    0.350" to 0.500"0.685"1.45"0.860"0.865"0.047"1095105A1720000096349A90200000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/2"-13
    11/16"
    0.063" to 0.200"0.69"1.15"0.850"0.865"0.047"197467A124000096349A90200000
     

    Lever-Style Rivet Nut Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rivet Nut Tools. Lever-Style Rivet Nut Tools, Standard Handle, Knob Removal.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rivet Nut Tools. Lever-Style Rivet Nut Tools, Long Reach Handle, Knob Removal.

    Standard

    Handle,

    Knob

    Removal

    Long

    Reach

    Handle,

    Knob

    Removal

    Use two hands to maximize leverage when installing rivet nuts. These tools require a mandrel and nosepiece. To use, thread the nut onto the mandrel, insert the nut into a drilled hole, and squeeze the handles to secure the nut.
    High Leverage—High-leverage tools are about 50% longer than standard tools, giving you extra power for installing rivet nuts. They’re also compatible with rivet studs. Adjust the stroke length to match the size of your rivet nut and workpiece. Unlike tools with a fixed stroke length, you don’t need to manually control the amount of force. You can squeeze the handles all the way shut to install the rivet nut without damaging the rivet or deforming your material. These tools include a mandrel and nosepiece for 1/4"-20 rivet nuts.
    Knob Removal—Tools with knob removal have a spin-to-reverse knob to quickly unthread the mandrel from the installed nut.
    Removal Operation
    Type
    For Rivet Nut
    Body Shape
    For Rivet Nut
    Material
    For Smooth Rivet
    Nut Thread Size
    For Ribbed Rivet
    Nut Thread Size
    For Rivet Stud
    Thread Size
    Stroke
    Adjustability
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Includes
    Each
    Standard Handle
    KnobSmooth
    Ribbed
    Steel5/16"-18
    3/8"-16
    1/2"-13
    M8 × 1.25 mm
    M10 × 1.5 mm
    M12 × 1.75 mm
    5/16"-18
    3/8"-16
    1/2"-13
    M8 × 1.25 mm
    M10 × 1.5 mm
    M12 × 1.75 mm
    Fixed14 1/2"260 steel ribbed rivet nuts (10 each of 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16, 1/2"-13, M8 × 1.25 mm, M10 × 1.5 mm, and M12 x 1.75 mm thread sizes)
    Six mandrel and nosepiece sets (For 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16, 1/2"-13, M8 × 1.25 mm, M10 × 1.5 mm, and M12 × 1.75 mm thread sizes)
    95603A114000000
     
    High-Leverage Long Reach Handle
    KnobSmooth
    Ribbed
    Stud
    Aluminum
    Steel
    8-32
    10-24
    10-32
    1/4"-20
    1/4"-28
    5/16"-18
    1/2"-13
    M5 × 0.8 mm
    M6 × 1 mm
    M8 × 1.25 mm
    M10 × 1.5 mm
    10-24
    10-32
    1/4"-20
    5/16"-18
    3/8"-16
    M5 × 0.8 mm
    M6 × 1 mm
    M8 × 1.25 mm
    M10 × 1.5 mm
    10-24
    10-32
    1/4"-20
    5/16"-18
    M5 × 0.8 mm
    M6 × 1 mm
    M8 × 1.25 mm
    Adjustable20 1/2"41/4"-20 Mandrel and nosepiece95603A770000000
     
    Additional Mandrel and Nosepiece Sets for Tools with Long Handle

    Wrench-Driven Rivet Nut Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rivet Nut Tools. 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 Thread
    Size
    For Wrench
    Size
    For Ratchet
    Size
    For Rivet Nut Body Shape
    For Rivet Nut Material
    Each
    1/2"-13
    7/8"7/8"Smooth
    Ribbed
    Hex
    Bulb
    Sleeve
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    Aluminum
    Steel
    Titanium
    96349A902000000
     

    Tight-Space Rivet Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rivet Nuts. Tight-Space Rivet Nuts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rivet Nuts. Tight-Space Rivet Nuts.
    Add threads to sheet metal and panels in confined spaces with limited backside clearance. At installation, these compact nuts collapse into themselves and press slightly outward, creating snug-fitting threads half the length of a standard nut but just as strong. With a thin top flange that creates a near-flush fit, they're ideal for light duty fastening in small enclosures or housings.
    Install these nuts using a hand- or power-driven rivet nut tool. In thick material, drill or punch a slightly larger hole to ensure the nut body expands uniformly.
    Tin Zinc-Plated Steel—Twice as strong as aluminum rivet nuts. The plating resists rust and helps the nut collapse without friction during installation. It's also nontoxic, unlike cadmium plating.
    Flange
    Thread
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Material
    Thk.
    Body
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Installed
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Tin Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/2"-13
    3/4"
    0.030" to 0.090"0.748"0.935"0.485"0.8"0.015"598560A599000000
     

    Rivet Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rivet Nuts. Rivet Nuts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rivet Nuts. Rivet Nuts.
    Add threads to sheet metal and other thin surfaces inaccessible from behind. When installed, the body of these nuts collapses onto the back side of material to form a flange that holds the nut in place. Less expensive than press-fit nuts, they also avoid the spatter mess of weld nuts. They're often used in control box panels and electronic housings, as well as for quick repairs to assembled parts.
    Install these nuts in a drilled or punched round hole using a rivet nut tool. Thread the rivet nut onto the mandrel, then grip the tool body with a wrench as you twist the tightening nut with a ratchet. Choose an air- or battery-powered tool for fast installation or to easily switch between many different nut sizes. Length is measured from under the flange.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Rivet Nuts
    Wrench-Driven
    Tools
    Flange
    Thread
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Material
    Thk.
    Body
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Installed
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    1/2"-13
    5/8"
    0.050" to 0.15"0.63"0.906"0.605"0.906"0.085"593483A12100000096349A902000000
    1/2"-13
    5/8"
    0.150" to 0.25"0.63"1.031"0.630"0.906"0.085"193483A122000096349A90200000
     

    Flush-Profile Rivet Nuts

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Rivet Nuts. Flush-Profile Rivet Nuts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rivet Nuts. Flush-Profile Rivet Nuts.
    Add threads to thin panels while keeping a flush surface. The angled head on these nuts sits evenly within your panel so nothing catches or juts out. They're ideal when space is tight around fasteners in machinery and equipment, or when appearance matters.
    Install these nuts in a drilled or punched countersunk round hole using a rivet nut tool. Choose an air- or battery-powered tool for fast installation or to easily switch between many different nut sizes. Length is measured from under the flange.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel—A step up from plain steel, the plating withstands occasional exposure to moisture.
    Flange
    Thread
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Material
    Thk.
    Body
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Installed
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Countersink
    Angle
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel
    1/2"-13
    5/8"
    0.125" to 0.226"0.625"0.86"0.610"7/8"0.12"100°
    190764A460000000
    1/2"-13
    5/8"
    0.226" to 0.326"0.625"0.97"0.620"7/8"0.12"100°
    190764A47000000
     

    Lever-Style Rivet Nut Tools with Visual Stroke Indicator

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rivet Nut Tools. Lever-Style Rivet Nut Tools with Visual Stroke Indicator, Plunger Removal.

    Plunger

    Removal

    Confirm rivet nuts are installed just right—the indicator on these tools ensures you’ve applied the right amount of force. Unlike fixed-stroke tools, you don’t need to manually control the amount of force you apply. Just set your stroke length based on your rivet nut size and workpiece thickness, then squeeze the handles all the way shut to install. The indicator verifies you’ve compressed the nut properly. These tools are 50% longer than standard lever-style tools, giving you extra leverage for installation.
    Mandrel and nosepiece sets are required and sold separately. Thread the rivet nut onto the mandrel and insert the nut into a drilled hole, then squeeze the handles to secure the nut.
    Plunger Removal—Tools with plunger removal install smooth and ribbed body rivet nuts. They have a quick-acting, pull-to-remove plunger that unthreads the mandrel from the installed nut.
    Removal Operation
    Type
    For Rivet Nut
    Body Shape
    For Smooth Rivet
    Nut Thread Size
    For Ribbed Rivet
    Nut Thread Size
    Stroke
    Adjustability
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    High-Leverage
    PlungerSmooth
    Ribbed
    4-40
    6-32
    8-32
    10-24
    10-32
    1/4"-20
    5/16"-18
    M3 × 0.5 mm
    M4 × 0.7 mm
    M5 × 0.8 mm
    M6 × 1 mm
    M8 × 1.25 mm
    M10 × 1.5 mm
    6-32
    8-32
    10-24
    10-32
    1/4"-20
    1/4"-28
    5/16"-18
    1/2"-13
    M4 × 0.7 mm
    M5 × 0.8 mm
    M6 × 1 mm
    M8 × 1.25 mm
    M10 × 1.5 mm
    Adjustable20 1/2"592388A1250000000
     
    Mandrel and Nosepiece Sets

    Air-Powered Rivet Nut Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rivet Nut Tools. Air-Powered Rivet Nut Tools.
    Install any size or style of rivet nut with a single tool. When you connect these tools to your compressed air line, the hydraulic fluid inside is pressurized, which generates the force needed to collapse a rivet nut. They’re also known as hydropneumatic rivet nut tools. Rather than rotating the rivet nut, like single-size rivet nut tools, these tools pull it straight back. This means you can adjust the pulling force or stroke depth to match your application. Set the pulling force if you’re installing rivet nuts into workpieces with different thicknesses. Set the stroke depth to install rivet nuts in soft or fragile materials without cracking or warping the surface.
    75 to 100 psi—1/4 NPT Air Connection
    7,190 lbf Pulling Force—Use tools with a 7,190 lbf. pulling force to install rivet nuts made from hard materials, such as titanium. They’re also good for large nut sizes. However, they take about three times longer to install a nut than tools with a 3,960 lbf. pulling force.
    Body
    For Thread Size (For Rivet Nut Body Type)
    Dia.
    Wd.
    Head
    Lg.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Max. Stroke
    Lg.
    Rivet Nut Tool
    Cycle Time, sec.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Includes
    Each
    Adjustable Pull Force, Adjustable Stroke Depth, Rubber Bottom
     
    7,190 lbf Pulling Force
    8-32 to 1/2"-13, M4 × 0.7 mm to M12 × 1.75 mm (Hex, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth, Stud)—Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel
    10-24 to 5/16"-18, M5 × 0.8 mm to M8 × 1.25 mm (Hex, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth, Stud)—For Titanium
    5 1/8"1 1/16"10 1/4"12 5/8"0.39"4 to 57Carrying Case, Nosepiece assembly for 1/4"-20 size92894A911000000000
     
    Additional Nosepiece Assemblies for 7,190 lbf. Pulling Force

    Single-Size Air-Powered Rivet Nut Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rivet Nut Tools. Single-Size Air-Powered Rivet Nut Tools, Pistol Grip.

    Pistol Grip

    Use compressed air to install rivet nuts with less effort than manual tools. Tailored to specific thread sizes, these tools rotate a rivet nut with the exact force needed to collapse it onto your workpiece. They’re smaller and lighter than other powered rivet nut tools, so you can squeeze them into tighter spaces. However, they generate less force, so they’re not recommended for installing nuts into thick materials.
    Air
    Connection
    For Thread
    Size
    For Rivet Nut Body Shape
    For Rivet Nut
    Material
    Head
    Lg.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Operating
    Pressure, psi
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Includes
    Each
    Pistol Grip
    1/2"-13
    Smooth
    Ribbed
    Bulb
    Sleeve
    Aluminum
    Steel
    7 1/4"6"90 to 1101/4
    NPT
    4Mandrel, Nosepiece94675A023000000000
     
    Accessories for Rivet Nut Tools
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