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Steel Low-Profile Rivet Nuts
These steel low-profile rivet nuts are about twice as strong as aluminum rivet nuts. They have a low profile for light duty fastening in low-clearance applications. A cadmium or tin-zinc plating provides corrosion resistance and adds lubricity so they collapse smoothly. The threaded portion is drawn into the sleeve when installed, creating pressure against the hole to secure the nut. Drill bit size listed in the table is for material with a 0.030"-0.090" thickness. These rivet nuts may be installed in thicker material, but may require larger holes. Install them using a hand- or power-driven rivet nut tool. Length is measured from under the flange. Installed length is the maximum length of the barrel when installed.
Stainless Steel Low-Profile Rivet Nuts
The most corrosion resistant low-profile rivet nuts we offer, these stand up to chemicals. They're often used for light duty fastening in low-clearance applications. The threaded portion is drawn into the sleeve when installed, creating pressure against the hole to secure the nut. The tin-plating provides lubricity allowing the nut to collapse smoothly. Drill bit size listed in the table is for material with a 0.030"-0.090" thickness. These rivet nuts can be installed in thicker material, but may require larger holes. Install them using a hand- or power-driven rivet nut tool. Length is measured from under the flange. Installed length is the maximum length of the barrel when installed.
Aluminum Low-Profile Rivet Nuts
These low-profile rivet nuts are one-third the weight of steel rivet nuts. They have a low profile for light duty fastening in low-clearance applications. A cadmium or tin-zinc plating provides corrosion resistance and adds lubricity so they collapse smoothly. The threaded portion is drawn into the sleeve when installed, creating pressure against the hole to secure the nut. Drill bit size listed in the table is for material with a 0.030"-0.090" thickness. These rivet nuts may be installed in thicker material, but may require larger holes. Install them using a hand- or power-driven rivet nut tool. Length is measured from under the flange. Installed length is the maximum length of the barrel when installed.
Flush-Mount Rivet Nuts
With an angled head, these rivet nuts sit flush in countersunk holes. Use them to create reusable threads in sheet metal and other surfaces that are too thin to be tapped. Installation requires access to just one side of your material. Made of steel, all have either a zinc or zinc yellow-chromate plating to resist corrosion in wet environments.
Install them in a drilled or punched countersunk hole with a rivet nut tool. The tool collapses the nut, creating a backside flange that holds the nut to the material.
Length is measured from under the flange. Installed length is the maximum length of the barrel when installed.
Insulating Rivet Nuts
A nonconductive rubber coating insulates the nut from electricity, seals out moisture, and damps vibration. Also known as well nuts. Length is measured from under the flange.
Low-Profile Rivet Nut Assortments
Use these rivet nuts for light duty fastening in low-clearance applications. Assortments include rivet nuts, mandrels, and an installation tool. Rivet nuts have a cadmium plating that provides corrosion resistance and adds lubricity so they collapse smoothly. The threaded portion is drawn into the sleeve when installed, creating pressure against the hole to secure the nut.
| Number of Pieces | Material | Rivet Nuts Included | For Material Thick. | Includes | Container Type | Each | |
Metric | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 231 | Cadmium Plated Steel | M3 (50 Pieces) M4 (50 Pieces) M5 (50 Pieces) M6 (50 Pieces) M8 (25 Pieces) | 0.03"-0.09" | Five Mandrels Installation Tool | Plastic Case | 000000000 | 0000000 |
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 Type | For Rivet Nut Material | Each | |
| M3 × 0.5 mm | 7/8" | 11/16" | Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve | 18-8 Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Steel, Titanium | 000000000 | 000000 |
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.
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 |
| 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 |
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.
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 | |
| M3 × 0.5 mm | Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth | Aluminum, Steel | 6" | 6" | 35 to 45 | 1/4 | NPT | 3 | Mandrel, Nosepiece | 000000000 | 0000000 |
| For Thread Size | Each | |
| M3 × 0.5 mm | 000000000 | 00000 |
| For Thread Size | Includes | Each | |
| M3 × 0.5 mm | Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone | 000000000 | 0000000 |
Battery-Powered Rivet Nut Tools
Install any size rivet nuts in tight spaces or out in the field—no air hose or cord required. They include nosepiece assemblies to install M4, M5, M6, and M8 rivet nuts (additional mandrels and nosepieces sold separately). They run on the DeWalt rechargeable battery that's already in your toolkit. As you swap between tasks, use the touch screen to set the exact force and stroke length you need to get the job done. These tools also keep count of how many rivet nuts you install, helping you keep track of high-volume work as you go. The cushioned grip minimizes fatigue for comfortable, repeated use, and the LED light illuminates dim areas and dark surfaces.
These tools allow you to set either pull force or stroke depth—whichever best suits your application. Set pull force to install rivet nuts in materials of varying thickness without having to adjust the tool. Set stroke depth to prevent warping and cracking when installing rivet nuts in fragile or soft materials.
Thread your rivet nut onto the included mandrel and press the trigger to spin it on. To install it, place the nut into the material and press once again. Spin the mandrel off by pressing one more time.
Tools | Replacement Batteries | Replacement Chargers | ||||||||||||||
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| For Thread Size | For Rivet Nut Body Type | For Rivet Nut Material | Head Lg. | Overall Ht. | Max. Stroke Lg. | Pulling Force, lbs. | Voltage | Batteries Included | Weight, lbs. | Includes | Each | Each | Each | |||
| 6-32 8-32 10-24 10-32 1/4"-20 5/16"-18 3/8"-16 M3 × 0.5 mm M4 × 0.7 mm M5 × 0.8 mm M6 × 1 mm M8 × 1.25 mm M10 × 1.5 mm | Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel | 14 1/8" | 10" | 0.335" | 4,040 | 20V DC | Yes | 5 | Nosepiece assemblies for M4, M5, M6, and M8 sizes; Extra Battery | 000000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| For Thread Size | Each | |
| 6-32 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 8-32 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 10-24 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 10-32 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1/4"-20 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16"-18 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8"-16 | 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 |
Lever-Style Rivet Nut Tools with Visual Stroke Indicator
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.
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.
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 Type | For Smooth Rivet Nut Thread Size | For Ribbed Rivet Nut Thread Size | For Rivet Stud Thread Size | Stroke Type | Overall Lg. | Weight, lbs. | Each | |
| Knob | 4-40, 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, M3, 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, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 5/16"-18, 3/8"-16 | Adjustable | 22" | 4 1/2 | 000000000 | 0000000 |
| Plunger | 4-40, 6-32, 8-32, 10-24, 10-32, 1/4"-20, 5/16"-18, M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10 | 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 | 20 1/2" | 5 | 000000000 | 000000 |
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.
Nose | ||||||||||
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| Dia. | Lg. | Lg. | Ht. | For Rivet Nut Thread Size | For Rivet Nut Body Type | For Rivet Nut Material | Hydraulic Oil Included | Includes | Each | |
| 1 1/16" | 2 1/4" | 9 1/2" | 6 3/8" | 1/4"-20, 1/4"-28, 10-24, 10-32, 3/8"-16, 5/16"-18, 6-32, 8-32, M10, M3, M4, M5, M6, M8 | Bulbed, Sleeve, Smooth, Hex, Ribbed | Aluminum, Steel | 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 |
| 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 |