Steel Rivet Nuts
Steel Rivet Nuts are internally threaded fasteners that pair with bolts and threaded rod to complete a joint. Choosing the right nut style and grade keeps a joint tight under load, vibration, and changing conditions. South Coast Fasteners stocks Steel Rivet Nuts in a full range of sizes, grades, and finishes, with fast 3-5 day shipping. Popular options include yellow zinc steel rivet nuts and zinc plated steel rivet nuts.
Materials and Finishes
Steel Rivet Nuts come in grades matched to the load, from carbon steel through high-strength alloy and corrosion-resistant stainless, with finishes from plain and zinc through hot-dip galvanized for outdoor and washdown service. Pair them with Bolts, Flat Washers, and Blind Rivets to round out the assembly.
How to Choose
Size it first with diameter, thread pitch, and length. From there, pick the grade that handles the load and a finish that matches where it will live, moving to alloy or stainless for high-stress or wet conditions.
Steel Rivet Nuts Industry Applications
Steel Rivet Nuts are relied on wherever the work demands dependable, professional-grade results. HVAC and Food-grade thread them onto bolts and rod to clamp assemblies; petrochemical and marine & offshore lock joints against vibration with them; and manufacturing and welding join and extend threaded connections with them. Nylon-insert and all-metal locking patterns in grade 5, grade 8, and stainless.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to use a rivet nut tool?
A rivet nut installs from one side to add strong threads to thin or closed material. The tool draws the body up to clamp behind the panel, leaving a threaded insert. Drill the hole to the rivet nut size; to remove, run a bolt to spin it free or drill it out.
What is a rivnut?
A rivet nut is a threaded insert set from one side to add durable machine threads to thin sheet or tube where a nut cannot be held behind the panel.
How to remove a rivet nut?
A rivet nut is a threaded insert set from one side to add strong threads to thin or closed material, installed with a rivet nut tool.
Can I order in bulk or request a quote?
Yes. Stock covers small orders and full production runs. Reach out for a quote or product help.
Why Choose South Coast Fasteners?
We are a single source for fasteners, PPE, hand tools, cutting tools, abrasives, and industrial supplies, priced to compete and shipped fast by a crew that uses this gear every day. We also stock fasteners.