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    Hand-Driven Rivet Nut Tools for Low-Profile Nuts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rivet Nut Tools. Hand-Driven Rivet Nut Tools for Low-Profile 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.
    For Thread
    Size
    For Rivet Nut
    Body Shape
    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 × 0. 5 mm
    M4 × 0.7 mm
    M5 × 0.8 mm
    M6 × 1 mm
    M8 × 1.25 mm
    M10 × 1.5 mm
    Sleeve18-8 Stainless Steel
    Aluminum
    Steel
    5 7/8"98590A100000000
     
    Required Mandrels

    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.
    Tin Zinc-Plated Aluminum—The plating resists rust and helps the nut collapse without friction during installation. It's also nontoxic, unlike cadmium plating.
    Tin-Plated 18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these nuts resist rust and mild chemicals. The tin plating helps the nut collapse without friction during installation.
    Rivet Nuts
    Hand-Driven
    Tools
    Mandrels
    Flange
    Thread
    Size
    Drill Bit
    Size
    For Material
    Thk.
    Body
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Installed
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    Each
    Tin Zinc-Plated Steel
    4-40
    3/16"
    0.030" to 0.090"0.187"0.37"0.205"0.211"0.015"2598560A52700000098590A10000000098590A210000000
     
    Tin Zinc-Plated Aluminum
    4-40
    3/16"
    0.030" to 0.090"0.187"0.355"0.145"0.211"0.015"1098560A6390000098590A1000000098590A21000000
     
    Tin-Plated 18-8 Stainless Steel
    4-40
    3/16"
    0.030" to 0.090"0.187"0.355"0.175"0.211"0.015"198005A110000098590A1000000098590A21000000
     

    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
    4-40
    5/32"
    0.010" to 0.06"0.16"0.345"0.230"0.270"0.025"193483A1110000096349A904000000
     

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

    Knob

    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.
    Knob Removal—Tools with knob removal 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.
    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
    For Rivet Stud
    Thread Size
    Stroke
    Adjustability
    Overall
    Lg.
    Wt.,
    lb.
    Each
    High-Leverage
    KnobSmooth
    Ribbed
    Stud
    4-40
    6-32
    8-32
    10-24
    10-32
    1/4"-20
    M3 × 0.5 mm
    M4 × 0.7 mm
    M5 × 0.8 mm
    M6 × 1 mm
    6-32
    8-32
    10-24
    10-32
    1/4"-20
    1/4"-28
    5/16"-18
    M4 × 0.7 mm
    M5 × 0.8 mm
    M6 × 1 mm
    M8 × 1.25 mm
    M10 × 1.5 mm
    8-32
    10-32
    1/4"-20
    5/16"-18
    Adjustable22"4.592388A1200000000
    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"592388A125000000
     
    Mandrel and Nosepiece Sets

    Mil. Spec. Rivet-Mount Nuts

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rivet-Mount Nuts.
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Rivet-Mount Nuts.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Image of Attribute. Top orientation. Contains Annotated.
    Create threads in hard-to-work areas—where you can’t reach the back of a workpiece, or material is too thin to be tapped. For a strong grip, these rivet-mount nuts have distorted threads that increase friction with bolts. Because they mount with two rivets, they won’t spin when you’re tightening screws. However, these nuts do move inside their retainers, which lets you install bolts at a slight angle; use them to align with off-center parts. All meet military guidelines for dimensions and material.
    A286 Stainless Steel—A286 stainless steel nuts are corrosion resistant.
    Cadmium-Plated Carbon Steel and Cadmium-Plated Steel—Cadmium-plated nuts resist corrosion in industrial and saltwater environments, although will lose their corrosion resistance over 450° F. The cadmium plating also adds lubricity, making these nuts easy to install.
    Silver-Plated A286 Stainless Steel—Silver-plated stainless steel nuts withstand temperatures up to 800° F. The silver plating also adds lubricity and prevents seizing caused by friction between nuts and bolts.
    Lubricated—Lubricated nuts thread onto bolts smoothly.
    Base
    Barrel
    Mounting
    Thread
    Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Dia.
    Ht.
    No. of
    Holes
    Hole
    Dia.
    Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Mil. Spec.
    Each
    Steel—Unlubricated
    4-40
    21/32"5/16"3/32"1/8"1/16"20.098"13/32"MS21075-04N90857A12600000
     
    Cadmium-Plated Steel—Lubricated
    4-40
    21/32"5/16"3/32"1/8"1/16"20.098"13/32"MS21075L04N90857A1310000
     
    Cadmium-Plated Carbon Steel—Lubricated
    4-40
    61/64"13/32"1/32"0.141"9/64"20.098"11/16"MS21059L0490857A1060000
     
    A286 Stainless Steel—Lubricated
    4-40
    21/32"5/16"3/32"1/8"1/16"20.098"13/32"MS21076L04N90857A14100000
     
    Silver-Plated A286 Stainless Steel—Unlubricated
    4-40
    21/32"5/16"3/32"1/8"1/16"20.098"13/32"MS21076-04N90857A13600000
     

    Tight-Space Rivet Nut Assortments with Installation Tools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rivet Nuts. Tight-Space Rivet Nut Assortments with Installation Tools.
    Keep different sizes of rivet nuts on hand to add threads to material in confined spaces. At installation, the compact body of these nuts collapses into itself and presses slightly outward, creating snug-fitting threads that are half the length of a standard nut but just as strong.
    To install, thread the nut onto the mandrel, place it into a hole, push down, and turn the installation tool's T-handle.
    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.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Rivet Nuts Included
    For Material
    Thk.
    Includes
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Tin Zinc-Plated Steel
    2821/4"-20 (50 Pieces)
    4-40 (50 Pieces)
    5/16"-18 (25 Pieces)
    6-32 (50 Pieces)
    8-32 (50 Pieces)
    10-32 (50 Pieces)
    0.03" to 0.09"Installation Tool
    Six Mandrels
    Plastic Case98560A1310000000
     

    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
    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
     
    3,960 lbf Pulling Force
    4-40 to 3/8"-24, M4 × 0.7 mm to M10 × 1.5 mm (Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth)—For Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel
    4-40 to 5/16"-24, M4 × 0.7 mm to M8 × 1.25 mm (Hex)—For Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel
    8-32 to 3/8"-16, M4 × 0.7 mm to M10 × 1.5 mm (Stud)—For Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel
    3 3/4"1 1/16"9 5/8"10 3/4"0.275"1.53.5Nosepiece assemblies for M4 × 0.7 mm, M5 × 0.8 mm,
    M6 × 1 mm, and M8 × 1.25 mm sizes
    92894A700000000000
     
    Accessories for Rivet Nut Tools

    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
    4-40
    7/8"11/16"Smooth
    Ribbed
    Hex
    Bulb
    Sleeve
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    Aluminum
    Steel
    Titanium
    96349A904000000
     

    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
    4-40
    Smooth
    Ribbed
    Bulb
    Sleeve
    Aluminum
    Steel
    6"6"35 to 451/4
    NPT
    3Mandrel, Nosepiece94675A0010000000
     
    Accessories for Rivet Nut Tools
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