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Steel Twist-Resistant Rivet Nuts
About twice as strong as aluminum rivet nuts, these steel rivet nuts are zinc yellow-chromate plated for corrosion resistance. A ribbed body holds the nut in place so it won't turn when tightening a screw. Also known as blind inserts, they can be installed when you have access to only one side of the material. Install in a drilled hole using 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Aluminum Twist-Resistant Rivet Nuts
These rivet nuts are one-third the weight of steel rivet nuts and mildly corrosion resistant. A ribbed body holds the nut in place so it won't turn when tightening a screw. Also known as blind inserts, they can be installed when you have access to only one side of the material. Install in a drilled hole using 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Twist-Resistant Rivet Nuts for Soft Materials
Wedges under the flange lock the nut in place in soft materials such as brass and aluminum, so it won't turn when tightening a screw. Made from aluminum, they're one-third the weight of steel and mildly corrosion resistant. Install in a drilled hole with a hydraulic/air-powered 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Aluminum Rivet Nuts
These aluminum rivet nuts are one-third the weight of steel rivet nuts and have mild corrosion resistance. Also known as blind inserts, they can be installed when you have access to only one side of the material. Install in a drilled hole using 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Body Type | Flange | ||||||||||
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Thread Size | Drill Bit Size | For Material Thick. | Type | Dia. | Lg. | Installed Lg. | Dia. | Thick. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Aluminum | |||||||||||
6-32 | No. 12 | 0.010" to 0.075" | Smooth | 0.19" | 0.438" | 0.428" | 0.325" | 0.032" | 50 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Thread-Sealing Closed-End Rivet Nuts
The thread area is enclosed, which prevents leakage past the threads from either side of your application. These rivet nuts have a ribbed body to hold them in place when tightening a screw. The body and flange are zinc yellow-chromate plated steel for corrosion resistance. Install in a drilled hole using 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Body | Flange | ||||||||||
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Thread Size | Drill Bit Size | For Material Thick. | Type | Dia. | Lg. | Installed Lg. | Dia. | Thick. | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Zinc Yellow-Chromate-Plated Steel | |||||||||||
6-32 | 17/64" | 0.020" to 0.080" | Ribbed | 0.265" | 0.74" | 0.640" | 0.390" | 0.03" | 25 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Flange-Sealing Rivet Nuts
The PVC foam seal under the flange keeps liquids and gasses from leaking between the nut and the surrounding material. These rivet nuts have a ribbed body to hold them in place when tightening a screw. The body is aluminum and mildly corrosion resistant. Install in a drilled hole using 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Screw-to-Install Rivet Nuts
These rivet nuts are zinc plated for mild corrosion resistance. They're also known as jack nuts. Large slits in the body allow these rivet nuts to collapse and flare when you fasten them with a screw. A backside flange distributes the force to resist pull-through in thin metals. For quicker installation, use a rivet nut tool. Length is measured from under the flange.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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.
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Mil. Spec. Rivet-Mount Nuts
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 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.
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.
A286 stainless steel nuts are corrosion resistant. 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 nuts thread onto bolts smoothly.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Base | Barrel | Mounting | |||||||||
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Thread Size | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Dia. | Ht. | No. of Holes | Hole Dia. | Hole Ctr.-to-Ctr. | Specifications Met | Each | |
Steel—Unlubricated | |||||||||||
6-32 | 11/16" | 11/32" | 3/32" | 0.172" | 5/64" | 2 | 0.098" | 7/16" | MS21075-06N | 000000000 | 00000 |
Cadmium-Plated Steel—Lubricated | |||||||||||
6-32 | 11/16" | 11/32" | 3/32" | 0.172" | 5/64" | 2 | 0.098" | 7/16" | MS21075L06N | 000000000 | 0000 |
Carbon Steel—Unlubricated | |||||||||||
6-32 | 61/64" | 13/32" | 1/32" | 0.172" | 11/64" | 2 | 0.098" | 11/16" | MS21059-06 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Cadmium-Plated Carbon Steel—Lubricated | |||||||||||
6-32 | 61/64" | 13/32" | 1/32" | 0.172" | 11/64" | 2 | 0.098" | 11/16" | MS21059L06 | 000000000 | 0000 |
A286 Stainless Steel—Lubricated | |||||||||||
6-32 | 11/16" | 11/32" | 3/32" | 0.172" | 5/64" | 2 | 0.098" | 7/16" | MS21076L06N | 000000000 | 0000 |
6-32 | 61/64" | 13/32" | 1/32" | 0.172" | 11/64" | 2 | 0.098" | 11/16" | MS21060L06 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Silver-Plated A286 Stainless Steel—Unlubricated | |||||||||||
6-32 | 61/64" | 13/32" | 1/32" | 0.172" | 11/64" | 2 | 0.098" | 11/16" | MS21060-06 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Rivet Nut Assortments
These rivet nuts have a smooth body and fit in smaller holes than twist-resistant rivet nuts. Assortments include rivet nuts, mandrels, nosepieces, and a plier-style installation tool. To install, thread the rivet nut onto the mandrel, insert the nut into a drilled hole, and squeeze the handles to secure the nut.
Aluminum rivet nuts are one-third the weight of steel rivet nuts and resist corrosion in wet environments.
Number of Pieces | Material | Rivet Nuts Included | For Material Thick. | Includes | Container Type | Each | |
Inch | |||||||
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112 | Aluminum, Steel | Aluminum 6-32 (25 Pieces) Aluminum 1/4"-20 (20 Pieces) Steel 8-32 (25 Pieces) Steel 10-24 (25 Pieces) Steel 1/4"-20 (8 Pieces) | 0.01"-0.165" | Four Nosepieces Four Mandrels Plier-Style Installation Tool | Plastic Case | 000000000 | 0000000 |
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 | |
Inch | |||||||
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282 | Cadmium Plated Steel | 4-40 (50 Pieces) 6-32 (50 Pieces) 8-32 (50 Pieces) 10-32 (50 Pieces) 1/4"-20 (50 Pieces) 5/16"-18 (25 Pieces) | 0.03"-0.09" | Six Mandrels Installation Tool | Plastic Case | 000000000 | 0000000 |
Rivet Studs
Add a stud to thin material when you only have access to one side. An alternative to weld and press-in studs, they have a knurled body that resists loosening from vibration. Install them in a drilled hole with a lever-style rivet nut tool. Use with Grade 5 nuts.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Flange | ||||||||||||
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Thread Size | Drill Bit Size | For Material Thick. | Body Dia. | Dia. | Thick. | Installed Body Lg. | Thread Lg. | Tensile Strength | Hardness | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Zinc-Plated Steel | ||||||||||||
6-32 | 17/64" | 0.02"-0.08" | 0.265" | 0.39" | 0.030" | 0.36" | 0.5" | Not Rated | Not Rated | 10 | 000000000 | 000000 |
6-32 | 17/64" | 0.08"-0.13" | 0.265" | 0.39" | 0.030" | 0.36" | 0.45" | Not Rated | Not Rated | 10 | 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 | |
6-32 | 7/8" | 11/16" | Smooth, Ribbed, Hex, Bulbed, Sleeve | 18-8 Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Steel | 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 | 0000000 |
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 | |||||||||||
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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 | |
6-32 | Bulbed, Ribbed, Sleeve, Smooth | Aluminum, Steel | 6" | 6" | 70 to 80 | 1/4 | NPT | 4 | Mandrel, Nosepiece | 000000000 | 0000000 |
For Thread Size | Each | |
6-32 | 000000000 | 00000 |
For Thread Size | Includes | Each | |
6-32 | Bearing Set, Hex Drive, Mandrel, Nose Cone | 000000000 | 0000000 |