August 3, 2023
Aluminum, Steel, and Stainless Steel are the three raw materials used to make rivet nuts, also referred to as internally threaded nut inserts, or Rivnuts®. WEIGHT Aluminum fasteners are extremely lightweight, weighing about one third as much as steel. Aluminum is good for nautical marine, automotive, and aerospace applications that focus on weight reduction opportunities. MAGNETISM Aluminum is made of... View Article
August 1, 2023
Rivet Nut USA is New Authorized Distributor of Goebel® Rivets Rivet Nut USA, a distributing division of Cardinal Components, Inc., has partnered with Goebel Fastener, Inc. to become their newest authorized distributor and supplier of Goebel® blind rivets, G-Grip lockbolt™ collar rivets, blind fastening products and installation pneumatic/battery tooling. Rivet Nut USA provides world class products to industrial, commercial, military... View Article
June 21, 2023
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
August 11, 2022
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
May 25, 2022
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
April 7, 2021
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
March 22, 2021
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
October 6, 2020
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
June 5, 2020
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
December 5, 2019
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