The Bollhoff RIVKLE® is similar to the original styled Rivnut® product line, but features standard European design for “true metric” hole sizes. As a global company, Bollhoff manufactures a wide variety of styles and thread sizes of Rivnut® fasteners, including the Bollhoff RIVKLE®. Rivet Nut USA distributes the entire RIVKLE® product line, which includes a number of materials such as steel, aluminum and stainless steel, body styles such as round, half-hex, full hex and head thickness such as standard, thin, super-thin and countersunk.
Rivet Nut USA (an operating division of Cardinal Components, Inc) is YOUR Preferred Authorized Bollhoff Distributor of all Bollhoff products, including the Bollhoff RIVKLE®. To provide our customers the best availability and variety, we also offer non-Bollhoff rivet nuts & fasteners.
Some interesting versions of a RIVKLE® include a rivet nut with anti-vibration elastic coating, a rivet nut with anti-fracture feature for composites and the RIVSTUD®, a female rivet nut coupled with a male threaded bolt.
Rivet Nut USA stocks a selection of installation tools for easy-to-use and reliable rivet nut installation such as our pneumatic nut insert tools (4090, B4090 & 6703) and manual hand tools (C845, C722, C6000 & 140-2000). Check out our “Install Tools” page for more info.
To learn more about our RIVKLE® (rivet nut) fasteners, please refer to a sampling of options below! For your exact RIVKLE® fastener needs, please give us a call today at (800) 236-3200 or email us at sales@rivetnutusa.com.
RIVKLE® Features
- Multiple head thicknesses to provide increased load bearing (large head) or near countersunk benefits while saving the secondary option of actually having to add a countersink feature (extra small / thin head)
- Fasteners are manufactured with proven six sigma quality processes and provides consistency in fastener that allows for automated robotic assembly to succeed in demanding, high volume OEM production environments.
- Increased turning resistance (ribbed body) or super spin out resistance (hex body).
- Superior corrosion resistance (stainless steel) and high temperature compatibility.
RIVKLE® Steel - Round Body, Plain, with Flat Head
- The standard. Also, offers best availability and cost efficient option in the RIVKLE® product line.
- Open and Closed End options for bottom of rivet nut:
- Open End bottom: No waterproofing qualities, but the male bolt length can be short or long.
- Closed End bottom: Waterproofing qualities. As a special order, a rubber ring can be added under the head for superior waterproofing. A male bolt length needs to be exacting to assure all threads are engaged while not being too long that the bolt sits proud to the application.
RIVKLE® Steel - Round Body, Plain, Countersunk Head
- Very small head projection.
- High crimping force.
- Screw length can be varied (open end).
- Splash-proof (closed end).
RIVKLE® Steel - Round Body, Linear Knurls in Grip Range, Flat Head
- Increased turning resistance.
- Suitable for soft components such as aluminum and plastic.
- High crimping force.
- Screw length can be varied (open end).
- Splash-proof (closed end).
RIVKLE® Steel - Round Body, Linear Knurls in Grip Range, Countersunk Head
- Increased turning resistance.
- Suitable for soft components such as aluminum and plastic.
- Very small head projection.
- High crimping force.
- Screw length can be varied (open end).
- Splash-proof (closed end).
RIVKLE® Steel - Hexagonal Body, Flat Head
- Very high turning resistance.
- Suitable for soft components such as aluminum and plastic.
- High crimping force.
- Screw length can be varied (open end).
- Splash-proof (closed end).
RIVKLE® Steel - Round Body, Plain, Extra-Small Countersunk Head
- Very small head projection without countersinking.
- Screw length can be varied.
RIVKLE® Stainless Steel - Round Body, Plain, Flat Head
- High crimping force.
- High corrosion resistance.
- Screw length can be varied.
- Suitable for use in the food processing industry.
RIVKLE® Stainless Steel - Round Body, Plain, Countersunk Head
- Very small head projection without countersinking.
- High corrosion resistance.
- Screw length can be varied.
- Suitable for use in the food processing industry.
RIVKLE® Stainless Steel - Hexagonal Body, Extra-Small Countersunk Head
- Very high turning resistance.
- Suitable for soft components such as aluminum and plastic.
- Very small head projection without countersinking.
- High corrosion resistance.
- Screw length can be varied.
- Suitable for use in the food processing industry.
RIVKLE® Aluminum - Round Body, Plain, Flat Head
- High crimping force.
- Lightweight.
- High corrosion resistance.
- Screw length can be varied (open end).
- Splash-proof (closed end).
RIVKLE® Aluminum - Round Body, Plain, Countersunk Head
- Very small head projection.
- High crimping force.
- High corrosion resistance.
- Lightweight.
- Screw length can be varied (open end).
- Splash-proof (closed end).
RIVKLE® Elastic Fasteners
- Can be installed from one side.
- Absorbs vibrations and dampens the associated noise.
- Provides thermal and electrical isolation.
- A non-positive screw fastening (with metal/ metal bearing surfaces) providing the required screw security from the application of a clamping torque.
RIVSTUD® Standard Blind Rivet Studs
- A rivet nut with the bolt already installed (pre-installed) into the rivet nut.
- Great for vertical or hanging applications.
- (e.g., A single installer can use RIVSTUDS® to reduce hassle of aligning and installing a wall-mounted air conditioner unit on a city bus. The RIVSTUDS® make it much easier to lift, align and push on a heavy AC unit. Once the AC unit has been pushed onto the four RIVSTUDS®, it’s as easy as tightening the hex nuts onto the RIVSTUDS® and the AC unit is securely installed.)
- Installed with the same tooling as a regular rivet nut (special headset required; always in stock!).
- Replace a clinch stud or weld stud with a RIVSTUD®!
RIVKLE® PLUS
- Retired product line, but still available in higher quantities as a special run. Send us an RFQ and we can quote an exact or a close alternative.
- Only available in Steel.
- High crimping force.
- Screw length can be varied (open end).
- Increased turning resistance.
