Rivet Nuts are also known as blind threaded rivets and AVK Rivet
Nuts. Blind rivet nuts and Threaded
Blind Inserts are designed to provide strong threads in thin panel sections.
They are called "blind" inserts because they can be installed from one side of the panel. There are two basic types of Rivet Nuts: standard and heavy duty. These inserts are ideally suited for tubing, extrusion and other similar types of applications.
The bulge that is created presses against the panel creating a clamping force which tightly grips the sheet. In
addition to high thread strength and torque-out, these Rivet Nuts have minimal inventory requirements since each size can accommodate many grip ranges. A pneumatic tool is used to draw the insert in, compressing the unthreaded portion of the fastener wall.
The standard insert types are used for most applications where strong threads are required for blind applications. Rivet Nuts, which can come in many different materials, such as Aluminum Rivet Nuts, are installed using a spin technique and tooling.
Rivet Nuts provide an internal thread into thin sheet material and at the same time they can also function as a blind fastener to join two materials together. A hydraulic/pneumatic tool is used to draw the fastener in, creating the bulge and clamping force as described above.
The heavy duty type of Rivet Nuts are designed for the most demanding applications. They are installed from one side using a spin/pull technique.
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