When we think about the massive system that keeps goods moving across America — from coast to coast and everywhere in between — we picture autos, semi-trucks, freight trains, cargo ships, and warehouses. But have you ever stopped to think about what’s holding all of that together? Meet the unnoticed hero of freight and transportation: the Blind Rivet. These... View Article
Rivet Nut USA™, a division of Cardinal Components, Inc., is a leading distributor of domestically and internationally sourced internally threaded fasteners, such as the rivet nut. We are proud to be a preferred authorized distributor for Böllhoff, who holds the trademark on the original rivet nut, called the RIVNUT®. We also are proud to be a Sherex® and Atlas®... View Article
Stainless-Steel Rivet Nuts are internally threaded fasteners made from stainless-steel alloys. These rivet nuts are prized for their superior corrosion resistance and durability, particularly in food-grade environments (like a deli counter) or harsh environments (equipment used near or in salty water). Stainless-Steel Rivet Nuts are available in various grades, each offering specific advantages depending on the application’s requirements. Weight... View Article
Steel Rivet Nuts are internally threaded fasteners manufactured from regular steel. These rivet nuts are known for their strength and reliability making them suitable for applications requiring sturdy connections. Common Materials for Steel Rivet Nuts 1008 Steel (8% carbon) or 1010 Steel (10% carbon) is used 99% of the time when making a Steel Rivet Nut. This is a low-carbon... View Article
Aluminum Rivet Nuts come in a variety of materials, sizes, and lengths and weigh approximately one third as much as their steel counterparts. Aluminum is a raw material used to make rivet nuts, also known as internally threaded nut inserts or RIVNUTS®. It’s a great choice when the requirement is a fastener with a lightweight property. Common Aluminum Materials for... View Article
Rivet Nut fasteners, also known as threaded inserts or blind rivet nuts, are small but important parts used in the energy industry. They help hold things together securely in places like energy turbines, nuclear power plants, solar panels, and wind turbines. These fasteners make it easier to attach, remove and re-attach panels together, especially in thin or soft materials where... View Article
For common, everyday applications – Rivet Nut USA™, an operating division of Cardinal Components, Inc., has come up with the PERFECT assembly, installation and repair solution for brittle or thin materials – Rivet Nut Kits! A “Rivet Nut” is a variation of a standard RIVET, in that it is a counter-bored, tubular, one piece (the “rivet”) with internal threads (the “nut”). The... View Article
American Made Fasteners | USA Made Fasteners | Domestic Fasteners In today’s changing marketplace, customers are escalating their demands for access to high-quality, domestically sourced fasteners. Rivet Nut USA™, a division of Cardinal Components, Inc., is a trusted distributor of American Made Fasteners and USA Made Fasteners. All our products are stocked in Milwaukee, WI. We offer a wide variety... View Article
Rivet Nut Fastener Manufacturer located in Kendallville, Indiana, USA Boellhoff, a Rivet Nut Fastener Manufacturer, continues to invest millions in advancing its American-Based Manufacturing Facility in Kendallville, Indiana. This facility is a key part of Bollhoff’s North American operations, ensuring high-quality fastening solutions are produced domestically for the United States (US) market. Bollhoff’s North American operations are complemented by the global... View Article
A Threaded Standoff Fastener is a specialized fastener commonly used in electronic, electrical, equipment, and automotive industries to provide secure and precise spacing between components. Its importance stems from its ability to offer structural support, organization of assemblies that have layers of small components (typically in computers or electronics) and provide proper spacing between parts of electronic equipment so as... View Article
