Thin Material Fastening & Blind Fastening Solutions in 1 Eddie Burlem, March 11, 2020February 16, 2024 Threaded Rivet Nuts Solve Thin Material & Blind Fastening Problems When looking for fastening solutions for applications in thin materials where there is access from only one side of the working material, also known as a “blind” application, threaded rivet nuts can be the fasteners you are looking for. Threaded rivet nuts, also called blind threaded rivets, blind rivet nuts and threaded inserts, have the ability to provide permanent load-bearing threads in thin materials. Rivet nuts are ideal for tubing, extrusion, and similar applications. Made from aluminum, brass, steel or stainless steel Use in place of tapped holes, weld nuts, rivets, self-drilling & tapping screws Only need access from “front” side of the workpiece Provide strong permanent metal threads in metal or plastic materials Can be installed in materials as thin as 0.020″ / 0.50mm Help promote thinner and lighter product designs Threaded Rivet Nut Classifications Threaded rivets nuts can be classified into two basic groups – Standard Thread Rivet Nuts & Heavy-Duty Threaded Rivet Nuts Standard Rivet Nuts: Are designed for most standard blind fastening applications that require permanently installed threads. Available in unified and metric thread sizes #6-32 to 1/2″-16 and M4 thru M10 Heavy-Duty Rivet Nuts: Are designed for more demanding, high-performance blind fastening applications that require permanently installed threads. Heavy-duty rivet nuts feature heavy-duty head and sidewalls. Available in unified and metric thread sizes #4-40 to 1/2″-13 and M3 thru M12 How to Set a Threaded Rivet Nut Tanner Has the Rivet Nuts for Your Next Job Choosing threaded rivets nuts can help save you time and money by eliminating additional hardware, resulting in fewer parts and fewer assembly steps. At Tanner, we can help you save even more by shopping online from our wide selection of threaded rivet nuts for any application you may encounter. Heavy-Duty Flat Head Rivet Nuts Large Flange Semi-Hex Rivet Nuts Large Flange Knurled Rivet Nuts Large Flange Prebulbed Slotted Rivet Nuts Small Flange Knurled Rivet Nuts Small Flange Smooth Rivet Nuts Knurled 360 Swaging Rivet Nuts Thread Stud Inserts Fasteners