M8 rivet nuts are commonly used for stronger mounting points in sheet metal, brackets, racks, equipment panels, vehicle builds, trailers, and fabricated assemblies. They provide an M8 internal thread where the back side of the material is difficult or impossible to access. The most important part of the installation is drilling the correct hole. If … Read more
Choosing the correct hole size is one of the most important parts of installing a rivet nut. Get it right and the insert sets firmly, holds torque, and stays put. Get it wrong and you end up with a spinning insert, a pulled-out fastener, or a set that looks fine until load is applied.The hole … Read more
Choosing the right rivet nut size is one of the most important steps in building a strong, reliable threaded connection in thin materials. A rivet nut, sometimes called a threaded insert or blind rivet nut, creates durable internal threads in sheet metal, tubing, and other materials where a standard tapped hole may not be practical. … Read more
If you’ve ever cursed at a bolt spinning uselessly behind a panel you can’t reach, rivetnuts are about to become your new best friend. Also called threaded inserts or nutserts (though purists will tell you Nutsert® is a brand name), these clever fasteners solve one of the most frustrating problems in automotive work: creating strong, … Read more