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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 6:23 am
by BuckeyeDennis
JPG40504 wrote:It is like a 'fat' pop rivet and the inside has threads. It is 'popped' by using a threaded pull pin that pulls the end of the shank that expands at the pulling end using the pop rivet tool. The threaded pull pins are somewhat reusable.
I have not looked for them recently.
Aka "nutserts". Which may actually be a brand name, but you'll get tons of hits if you Google it.
Pop Rivets vs Rivnuts
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:46 am
by dusty
I think pictures will tell it all. These tools are invaluable when working with sheet goods. I even use the Rivnuts in hardwood. The larger tool is required to expand the nut enough to hold but it works.
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A Comparison
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Pop Rivet
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Rivnut Before and After
The rivnut shown is NOT fully compressed.
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All Sizes Available
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For Heavier Work
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 9:30 am
by "Wild Bad Bob"
Thanks Dusty, it amasses me what these fastener companies come up with.