When it comes to fastening materials together, rivet nuts or Rivnuts®, are a popular choice. But when should you choose countersunk rivet nuts over regular rivet nuts? This guide will help you understand the differences between the two and make an informed decision for your specific needs. What are Rivet Nuts? Rivet nuts, also known as threaded inserts, Rivnuts®, and... View Article
Rivet Nut USA is America’s #1 source for specialty fasteners, especially rivet nuts & PLUSNUTS® that conversion van enthusiasts use. Over the course of our nearly 40 years in business, we have seen a rise in blogs and forums on the internet sharing information about installing rivet nuts. While it is a reasonable idea for a weekender enthusiast to engage... View Article
What if you need lightweight materials that offer a male or female fastening solution, and does not require access nor affect the backside of the parent material? Then insert the Bollhoff® ONSERT® fastener!!!! ONSERT® Quick and Process-Reliable Bonding of Fastening Elements Step 1: Dispensing. The adhesive is squeezed onto the fastener. Step 2: Joining. The fastener with the adhesive is... View Article
Rivet Nuts are Known, or Called by, many Different Generic Names and Trademarked Brand Names, such as: AVK Industrial Products (“AVK”) threaded inserts Avdel® Nutserts® Bollhoff Rivnuts® Bollhoff Rivkles® Blind rivet nuts Blind rivets Rivet studs Blind threaded stud Pull up studs Blind fasteners Nut plates Each manufacturer has its own name, part number and designation for threaded rivet nut... View Article
Bollhoff Rivclinch® Catalog, Click here to Download Catalog Bollhoff Rivclinch® is a specialized joining technology used for steel, stainless steel, aluminum and other non-ferrous materials. “Clinching” is a non-fastener, non-adhesive technique used to assemble two or more different pieces together by cold forming (pressing) the materials together. The connection is a permanently formed round or square indentation (point) that... View Article
There is an Expansive Variety of OEM Rivet Nut Applications: Aerospace Equipment Assembly Agricultural Equipment Assembly Appliance Assembly (Commercial & Residential) Aviation Equipment Assembly Boat Step Pad Assembly Cabinetry Assembly Car Assembly Construction Equipment Assembly Dock Panel Assembly Electronic Assembly Energy Component Assembly Folding Furniture Assembly Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Assembly Helicopter Assembly Machine Tool Assembly Medical... View Article
After reading the article, you’ll be able to weigh your options of going the homemade, Do-It-Yourself (DIY) rivet nut tool route vs using the battle tested tools that Rivet Nut USA has provided for 35+ years. By now, you have seen videos of a Homemade Rivet Nut, Rivnut® or Nutsert® Tool. While these DIY tools may work once, twice or... View Article
A “Nutsert®”, a branded name for the generically referred to “rivet nut”, is a tubular shaped metal fastener with internal threads. Branded types of rivet nuts include Nutsert® by Avdel®, Rivnut® by Bollhoff®, and Rivkle® by Bollhoff®. Many manufactures make rivet nuts, some choose to brand their rivet nuts for marketing purposes. Manufactures typically sell their rivet nuts through distribution... View Article
A rivet nut is a specialty type of fastener that offers internal threads so a secondary material can be attached to the primary application. This specialty fastener is installed from just one side of the workpiece and is considered an optimal fastener choice when adding threads to thin or soft materials. Bottomline – when threads are required and only one... View Article
A pneumatic nutsert tool is air-powered. The air pressure supplied by a shop air compressor forces the hydraulic oil in the tool to create enough force to upset/install the fastener. Step 1: The pneumatic nutsert tool operator spins a rivet nut onto the tool’s threaded mandrel tip. Rivet Nut USA’s tools have “automatic” spin-on technology, saving an operator 1-2 seconds... View Article
