How does a blind nut work?

Asked by: Jackie Richards

A variation on the standard rivet, the rivet nut has a tubular round, splined, square, or hexagonal body that is internally threaded and counterbored. As a blind fastener, the rivet nut is installed in instances where only one side of the workpiece is accessible, making it incredibly versatile.

How does rivet nut tool work?

Nut. Then we want to adjust our stroke by tightening these locking rings place the rivet knot into the hole and squeeze the trigger. You set the rib nut into place by buckling the sidewalls.

How do rivet nut inserts work?

There are two basic rivnut designs: one that creates a bulge on the blind side when a bolt is tightened in the insert, and one that is drawn into the sleeve when the bolt is tightened to create a strong bond.

How do you use a rivet tool?

And you slide it in there. So to get that rivet into that hole all you do is you put it into the two holes. And make sure they're both in there means keep squeezing the Riveter.

How do hex rivet nuts work?

The hexagon body of the rivet nut allows insertion into a hexagonally drilled hole, preventing the rivet nut from turning or spinning after installation. The flanged head is used to reinforce the hole and increase resistance to pull-out, making this style of head ideal for load-bearing applications.

What is the difference between a rivet and a rivnut?

A rivet nut, also known as a blind rivet nut, or rivnut, is a one-piece internally threaded and counterbored tubular rivet that can be anchored entirely from one side. It is a kind of threaded insert.

How do you tighten rivet nuts?

Put a wrench on the oversized nut to prevent it from spinning and a socket on the bolt head. Now, while holding the box wrench, start tightening the bolt. This will collapse the rivet nut on the back side and lock it into the hole. There’s no need to go ‘gorilla’ on it, just stop when it won’t tighten any more.

How do I stop my rivnut from spinning?

spin the nut up the bolt, next the washer, then through the hole in the steel sheet and then into the riv nut so the bolt is fully through the depth of the riv-nut. Spin the nut down tight onto the washer and steel sheet, then while holding the bolt still with a wrench, use a second wrench to tighten the nut down.

How do you use a manual rivet nut tool?

So hole side it's really important when you drill the hole for the rib nut that it fits as tightly as possible.