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Hex Rivet Nut Manufacturer

Rivmate specializes in the production of standard and custom hex rivet nuts. Hex rivet nuts offer excellent anti-rotation performance and are suitable for industrial applications requiring anti-rotation connections and high-torque assemblies.

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Why Choose Our hex rivet nut

Rivmate —— Your Professional Customized hex rivet nut Manufacturer

Rivmate is a hex rivet nut manufacturer specializing in industrial fasteners. We supply standard and custom hex rivet nuts to overseas OEMs, equipment manufacturers, and sheet metal fabricators.

Custom hex rivet nuts can be tailored in terms of material, dimensions, base structure, head type, and external design. If you are unsure of the specific requirements for hex rivet nuts in your project, please provide Rivmate with assembly-related factors such as the operating environment and sheet metal thickness. Our team of professional engineers is ready to provide you with a comprehensive custom fastening solution.

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Classified by Material

Hex Rivet Nuts are available in two materials: carbon steel and stainless steel. Choose the appropriate material based on the requirements of the specific application.

Carbon Steel Hex Rivet Nut

Carbon Steel Hex Rivet Nut

Carbon Steel Hex Rivet Nuts are suitable for applications that require mechanical strength, cost-effective bulk purchasing, and reliable industrial assembly. Carbon steel is the more cost-effective option.

Stainless Steel Hex Rivet Nut

Stainless Steel Hex Rivet Nut

Stainless steel Hex Rivet Nuts suited for projects with higher requirements for corrosion resistance, long service life, for outdoor environments. They are in industrial assembly applications where rust prevention is critical.

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Classified by size

Hex Rivet Nuts are available in a comprehensive range of sizes from M3 to M12. Rivet nuts of different sizes have different grip ranges and are suitable for different applications.

M3 Hex Rivet Nut

M3 Hex Rivet Nut

The grip range for this size is 0.5–3.0 mm. It is suitable for precision assembly applications with limited space, small connection points, and low load requirements.

M8 Hex Rivet Nut

M8 Hex Rivet Nut

The grip range for this size is 1–5.5 mm. It is suitable for industrial applications such as equipment housings and structural support components that require higher load-bearing capacity and higher torque.

M4 Hex Rivet Nut

M4 Hex Rivet Nut

The grip range for this size is 0.5–4.0mm. It is suitable for lightweight connections and provides a stable internal thread while maintaining a low-profile appearance.

M10 Hex Rivet Nut

M10 Hex Rivet Nut

The grip range for this size is 1–6 mm. It is suitable for large-scale equipment, heavy-duty sheet metal structures, and other applications requiring larger bolt connections and higher-strength assemblies.

M5 Hex Rivet Nut

M5 Hex Rivet Nut

The grip range for this size is 0.5–5.0 mm. It has a wide range of applications and is suitable for most medium-strength industrial sheet metal assembly needs.

M12 Hex Rivet Nut

M12 Hex Rivet Nut

The grip range for this size is 2.0–8.0mm. It is suitable for high-strength fastening applications; the appropriate model should be selected based on the actual board thickness, hole diameter, and installation conditions.

M6 Hex Rivet Nut

M6 Hex Rivet Nut

The grip range for this size is 0.5–5.5 mm. It provides stronger threaded connections and is suitable for applications requiring higher assembly strength.

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Classified by Bottom Structure

Hex Rivet Nuts are available in two types—Open End and Closed End—based on their bottom design. You can choose the appropriate type based on installation space, sealing requirements, and operating environment.

Open End Hex Rivet Nut

Open End Hex Rivet Nut

The Open End Hex Rivet Nut features an open bottom design, making it suitable for general industrial sheet metal assembly and standard threaded connections.

Closed End Hex Rivet Nut

Closed End Hex Rivet Nut

The Closed End Hex Rivet Nut has a closed bottom design, which effectively helps prevent dust, liquids, oil, or other contaminants from entering through the bottom of the thread.
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Classified by External Surface Structure

Hex rivet nuts can be classified into full hex rivet nuts and half hex rivet nuts based on their external shank structure. Different external structures directly affect the product’s anti-rotation performance, installation stability, applicable torque range, and procurement cost.

Full Hex Rivet Nut

Full Hex Rivet Nut

The shank of the Full Hex Rivet Nut features a fully hexagonal design. During installation, the hexagonal shank engages with the hexagonal hole to create a more secure mechanical lock, providing superior anti-rotation performance.

Half Hex Rivet Nut

Half Hex Rivet Nut

The Half Hex Rivet Nut features a partially hexagonal design. It offers anti-rotation benefits while being more suitable for light- to medium-duty industrial assemblies in terms of cost, installation compatibility, and versatility.

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Classified by head shape

Hex rivet nuts come in two head types: Flat Head Hex Rivet Nut and Reduced Head Hex Rivet Nut. You can select the appropriate head type based on your specific application.

Flat Head Hex Rivet Nut

Flat Head Hex Rivet Nut

The Flat Head Hex Rivet Nut provides stable support surface after installation, helping to distribute clamping force across surface panel. It is suitable for industrial assembly applications such as electrical cabinets and mechanical enclosures.
Reduced Head Hex Rivet Nut

Reduced Head Hex Rivet Nut

The Reduced Head Hex Rivet Nut has a smaller head diameter than the standard flat-head design, reducing the visible head area after installation. It is suitable for assembly locations with limited installation space or where a clean, neat appearance is required.

Product TypeThreadGrip RangeHole SizeADDKKLPart No.
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM30.50-1.505.005.504.907.500.808.50SFFHM3-15
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM31.50-3.005.005.504.907.500.8011.00SFFHM3-30
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM40.50-2.006.006.505.909.000.8011.00SFFHM4-20
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM42.00-4.006.006.505.909.000.8013.00SFFHM4-40
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM50.50-2.507.008.006.9010.001.0014.00SFFHM5-25
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM52.50-5.007.008.006.9010.001.0016.50SFFHM5-50
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM60.50-3.009.008.508.9012.70/13.001.3515.00/16.00SFFHM6-30
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM63.00-5.509.008.508.9012.70/13.001.3519.50SFFHM6-55
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM81.00-3.5011.0010.5010.9016.001.5018.00SFFHM8-35
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM83.50-5.5011.0010.5010.9016.001.5021.00SFFHM8-55
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM101.00-3.5013.0012.5012.9018.00/19.001.7021.00/23.00SFFHM10-35
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM103.50-6.0013.0012.5012.9019.001.7024.00SFFHM10-60
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM101.00-3.5012.0013.5011.9018.001.7021.00SFFHM10-35(12H)
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM103.50-6.0012.0013.5011.9018.001.7022.50SFFHM10-60(12H)
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM121.00-4.0015.0014.0014.9020.001.7023.00SFFHM12-40(15H)
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM122.00-5.0016.0016.5015.9023.002.0027.00SFFHM12-50
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM125.00-8.0016.0016.5015.9023.002.0030.00SFFHM12-80
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM40.50-2.006.0011.005.909.001.0015.00SFFHFM4-20
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM42.00-4.006.0011.005.909.001.0017.00SFFHFM4-40
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM50.50-2.507.0013.506.9010.001.0018.00SFFHFM5-25
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM52.50-5.007.0013.506.9010.001.0020.00SFFHFM5-50
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM60.50-3.009.0017.008.9012.701.5023.00SFFHFM6-30
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM63.00-5.509.0017.008.9012.701.5025.00SFFHFM6-55
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM81.00-3.5011.0019.0010.9016.001.5026.00SFFHFM8-35
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM83.50-5.5011.0019.0010.9016.001.5029.00SFFHFM8-55
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM101.00-4.0013.0025.0012.9019.002.0033.00SFFHFM10-40
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM104.00-6.0013.0025.0012.9019.001.8035.00SFFHFM10-60
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM122.00-5.0016.0025.0015.9023.002.0035.00SFFHFM12-50
Carbon Steel Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM125.00-8.0016.0025.0015.9023.002.0038.00SFFHFM12-80
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM30.50-1.505.005.004.906.000.508.50SRFHM3-15
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM31.50-3.005.005.004.906.000.5010.50SRFHM3-30
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM40.50-2.506.006.705.907.000.5011.00SRFHM4-25
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM42.50-5.006.006.705.907.000.5013.50SRFHM4-50
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM50.50-3.007.009.006.908.000.5014.50SRFHM5-30
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM53.00-5.007.009.006.908.000.5016.00SRFHM5-50
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM61.00-3.509.0010.008.9010.000.6016.00SRFHM6-35
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM63.50-6.009.0010.008.9010.000.6018.00SRFHM6-60
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM81.00-4.0011.0011.5010.9012.000.6518.00SRFHM8-40
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM84.00-6.0011.0011.5010.9012.000.6520.00SRFHM8-60
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM101.00-3.5013.0012.5012.9014.500.7519.00SRFHM10-35
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM103.50-6.0013.0014.5012.9014.500.7523.50SRFHM10-60
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM101.00-3.5012.0012.5011.9013.500.7520.00SRFHM10-35(12H)
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM103.50-6.0012.0014.5011.9013.500.7523.50SRFHM10-60(12H)
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM121.00-4.0016.0015.5015.9017.501.1025.00SRFHM12-40
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM124.00-7.0016.0015.5015.9017.501.1028.00SRFHM12-70
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Open EndM121.00-4.0015.0015.5014.9017.001.1022.50SRFHM12-40(15H)
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM40.50-2.506.0012.305.907.000.5016.00SRFHFM4-25
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM42.50-4.006.0012.305.907.000.5018.00SRFHFM4-40
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM50.50-3.007.0015.206.908.000.5020.00SRFHFM5-30
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM53.00-5.007.0015.206.908.000.5023.00SRFHFM5-50
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM60.50-3.509.0014.508.9010.000.6020.50SRFHFM6-35
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM63.50-5.509.0014.508.9010.000.6023.50SRFHFM6-55
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM81.00-4.0011.0017.0010.9012.000.6523.00SRFHFM8-40
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM84.00-6.0011.0017.0010.9012.000.6525.00SRFHFM8-60
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM101.00-4.5013.0020.0012.9014.500.7528.50SRFHFM10-45
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM104.00-6.0013.0020.0012.9014.500.8030.50SRFHFM10-60
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM121.00-4.0016.0020.0015.9017.501.1034.00SRFHFM12-40
Carbon Steel Reduced Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM124.00-7.0016.0020.0015.9017.501.1036.00SRFHFM12-70
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Open EndM30.50-1.505.005.004.907.000.809.00BFHHM3-15
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Open EndM31.50-2.505.005.004.907.000.8010.00BFHHM3-25
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Open EndM40.50-2.006.007.205.909.000.8011.00BFHHM4-20
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Open EndM42.00-4.006.007.205.909.000.8013.00BFHHM4-40
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Open EndM50.50-2.507.007.506.9010.001.0012.00BFHHM5-25
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Open EndM52.00-4.007.007.506.9010.001.0014.00BFHHM5-40
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Open EndM60.50-3.009.009.208.9012.701.3015.50BFHHM6-30
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Open EndM63.00-5.009.009.208.9012.701.3019.50BFHHM6-50
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Open EndM81.00-3.5011.0011.0010.9016.001.5018.00BFHHM8-35
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Open EndM83.50-5.5011.0011.0010.9016.001.5021.00BFHHM8-55
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Open EndM101.00-4.0013.0013.2012.9018.001.7021.00BFHHM10-40
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Open EndM104.00-6.0013.0013.2012.9018.001.7024.00BFHHM10-60
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Open EndM121.00-4.0016.0016.0015.9023.002.0028.00BFHHM12-40
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Open EndM126.00-8.0016.0016.0015.9023.002.0030.00BFHHM12-80
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Closed EndM40.50-2.006.0011.505.909.001.0016.00BFHHFM4-20
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Closed EndM42.00-4.006.0011.505.909.001.0018.00BFHHFM4-40
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Closed EndM50.50-2.507.0013.506.9010.001.0018.50BFHHFM5-25
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Closed EndM52.00-4.007.0013.506.9010.001.0020.50BFHHFM5-40
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Closed EndM60.50-3.009.0017.008.9012.701.5023.00BFHHFM6-30
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Closed EndM63.00-5.009.0017.008.9012.701.5025.00BFHHFM6-50
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Closed EndM81.00-3.5011.0018.2010.9016.001.5025.00BFHHFM8-35
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Closed EndM83.50-5.5011.0018.2010.9016.001.5027.00BFHHFM8-55
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Closed EndM101.00-4.0013.0025.0012.9019.001.7033.00BFHHFM10-40
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Closed EndM104.00-6.0013.0025.0012.9019.001.7035.00BFHHFM10-60
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Closed EndM121.00-4.0016.0025.0015.9023.002.0033.50BFHHFM12-40
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Half Hex Body Closed EndM124.00-6.0016.0025.0015.9023.002.0035.50BFHHFM12-60
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM30.50-1.505.005.504.907.500.809.00BFFHM3-15
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM40.50-2.006.006.505.909.000.8011.00BFFHM4-20
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM50.50-2.507.008.006.9010.001.0014.00BFFHM5-25
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM60.50-3.009.008.508.9012.70/13.001.3515.00/16.00BFFHM6-30
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM81.00-3.5011.0010.5010.9016.001.5018.00BFFHM8-35
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM101.00-3.5013.0012.5012.9018.00/19.001.7021.00/23.00BFFHM10-35
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM121.00-4.0015.0014.0014.9020.001.7023.00BFFHM12-40(15H)
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Full Hex Body Open EndM122.00-5.0016.0016.5015.9023.002.0027.00BFFHM12-50
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM40.50-2.006.0011.005.909.001.0015.00BFFHFM4-20
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM50.50-2.507.0013.506.9010.001.0018.00BFFHFM5-25
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM60.50-3.009.0017.008.9012.701.5023.00BFFHFM6-30
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM81.00-3.5011.0019.0010.9016.001.5026.00BFFHFM8-35
Stainless Steel 304/316 Flat Head Full Hex Body Closed EndM101.00-4.0013.0025.0012.9019.002.0033.00BFFHFM10-40

Steps of Rivet Nut Installation

  1. Insert the rivet nut into the pre-drilled hole, ensuring that the head of the rivet nut is flush with the surface of the workpiece.
  2. Screw the pull rod of the rivet nut gun into the internal threads of the rivet nut, and hold the tool vertically.
  3. Activate the rivet nut gun and pull the rod to expand and deform the tail end of the rivet nut, clamping it securely to the workpiece.
  4. Once riveting is complete, retract the rod in the opposite direction. Check that the rivet nut is secure and confirm that the head is flush with the surface.
The riveting process for rivet nuts
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Hex Rivet Nut Manufacturing You Can Trust

Rivmate operates a 40,000-square-meter production facility that encompasses cold heading, threading, surface treatment, and final inspection processes. We support both standard and custom production of hex rivet nuts. We offer Full Hex and Half Hex external configurations, Flat Head and Reduced Head options, and a variety of materials, including carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. We also provide a full range of sizes from M3 to M12.

Since Rivmate was founded, we have been providing high-quality hex rivet nuts to customers worldwide. Our products are used in industries such as automotive, solar energy, construction, furniture, sheet metal fabrication, and HVAC.

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Our Certificate

Rivmate has established a testing laboratory in accordance with the IATF 16949:2016 standard. We provide reliable testing and calibration data to our customers and industry peers. We also implement standardized management of order review, production processes, inspection procedures, packaging and shipping, and customer feedback through our ISO 9001 quality management system.

When you choose Rivmate, you get more than just Hex Rivet Nut products. You gain access to a traceable, verifiable, and sustainably supplied industrial fastener manufacturing system.

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Applications of hex rivet nut

The hexagonal flat surface of the Hex Rivet Nut creates a mechanical stop against the hole wall, effectively reducing the risk of the rivet nut spinning freely inside the hole when the screw is tightened or removed, or when the equipment vibrates.

HVAC Systems

HVAC Equipment

The outdoor units, maintenance panels, electrical control boxes, and fan housings in HVAC equipment require the removal of screws during maintenance. Hex Rivet Nuts can address issues such as nut slippage, thread loosening, and unstable connections in thin-gauge sheet metal during maintenance.

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Automotive Sheet Metal Components

Many connection points in automotive assembly must withstand vibration, torque, and long-term operational loads. If the hole alignment is unstable, standard round rivet nuts may not provide sufficient support. The hexagonal structure of the Hex Rivet Nut better prevents the product from rotating within the hole.

Transportation and Rail Equipment Panels

Transportation and Rail Equipment Panels

In rail transit and transportation equipment, many sheet metal panels and internal structural components are constantly exposed to vibration. For connection points that require screw installation, future maintenance, and stable anti-rotation protection, Hex Rivet Nuts are more reliable than standard round-body rivets.

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How do hex rivet nuts compare to weld nuts in terms of strength?

Hex rivet nuts have a pull-out strength of approximately 6–50 kN. Weld nuts have a pull-out strength of approximately 3–11 kN.

Hex rivet nuts provide a more consistent mechanical pull-out strength in thin-sheet connections; the strength of weld nuts, however, depends more on welding parameters and the quality of the welds.

First, you need to confirm the thickness of the aluminum sheet and select the appropriate grip range; second, you need to confirm the size and material of the hexagonal hole. Depending on the required connection strength, choose either a full hex or a half hex. Finally, before proceeding with mass assembly, be sure to conduct installation tests and pull-out tests.

Advantage 1: Better anti-rotation performance;
Advantage 2: Suitable for installation in hexagonal holes;
Advantage 3: Less likely to slip when tightening;
Advantage 4: More suitable for thin sheets, aluminum sheets, and sheet metal parts;
Advantage 5: Suitable for applications involving repeated disassembly and maintenance;
Advantage 6: More stable than round-body rivet nuts in applications with torque requirements.

Installation failure can occur if you select the wrong grip range, use the incorrect hex socket size, or apply an inappropriate installation torque.

Installation failure can also result from the panel being too soft or too thin, using the wrong screw length or tightening torque, or selecting an incompatible material.

Hex Rivet Nuts are commonly used in applications such as metal enclosures for electronic devices, industrial control cabinets, power supply enclosures, and telecommunications equipment cabinets.

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what is Hex Rivet Nut?

A Hex Rivet Nut is a rivet nut with a hexagonal shank, also known as a Hex Body Rivet Nut, Hex Rivnut, or Hex Nutsert. The hexagonal structure of the Hex Rivet Nut’s outer shank requires installation into a matching hexagonal hole.

Once installed, the flat surface of the hexagonal shank engages with the hole wall to create a mechanical stop, thereby enhancing anti-rotation performance. This reduces the risk of the rivet nut spinning freely inside the hole during screw tightening, removal, or repeated maintenance.

What are the differences between hex rivet nuts and round rivet nuts?

1. Different External Structures
Hex Rivet Nuts feature a hexagonal shank. Round Rivet Nuts feature a round shank.

2. Different Anti-Rotation Performance
Hex Rivet Nuts offer superior anti-rotation performance. Round Rivet Nuts are more suitable for general-purpose, light-load connections.

3. Different Hole Requirements
Hex Rivet Nuts require hexagonal holes. Round Rivet Nuts require only round holes.

4. Different Applications
Hex Rivet Nuts are suitable for industrial assembly applications requiring anti-rotation, specific torque values, or repeated disassembly and reassembly. Round Rivet Nuts are better suited for general-purpose thin-sheet metal connections and light-load fastening.

Compare hex rivet nuts to threaded inserts

Comparison ItemHex Rivet NutsThreaded Inserts
Main PurposeCreate stable internal threads in thin sheet metal.Reinforce internal threads in plastic, wood, composite materials, or solid base materials.
Suitable MaterialsSteel sheet, stainless steel sheet, aluminum sheet, galvanized sheet, and sheet metal panels.Plastic, wood, composite materials, die-cast parts, and thicker base materials.
Installation MethodInstalled by one-side blind riveting.Installed by heat insertion, press fitting, screw-in installation, molded-in insertion, or ultrasonic installation.
Hole RequirementUsually requires a matching hexagonal hole.Depending on the insert type, it may require a round hole, pre-drilled hole, or molded-in hole.
Anti-Rotation PerformanceThe hex body fits into a hexagonal hole, providing stronger anti-rotation performance.Anti-rotation depends on external threads, knurls, barbs, reverse knurls, or embedded structural features.
Suitable ThicknessMore suitable for thin sheet metal and medium-thickness sheet structures.More suitable for materials with enough thickness or enough surrounding material for insert engagement.
Installation SpaceCan be installed from one side, making it suitable for structures where the back side is not accessible.Usually requires enough installation depth or front-side press-in / screw-in access.
Connection FeatureMechanical clamping combined with internal threaded fastening.Forms reusable internal threads after being embedded into the base material.
Typical ApplicationsElectrical cabinets, machinery housings, automotive sheet metal parts, battery boxes, and HVAC panels.Plastic housings, 3D printed parts, wooden components, and composite material parts.
Selection FocusSheet thickness, hex hole size, grip range, thread size, and torque requirement.Base material hardness, hole depth, insertion method, pull-out strength, and torque-out resistance.

Custom hex rivet nut manufacturing services

As a Hex Rivet Nuts manufacturer and supplier, Rivmate offers comprehensive customization support, from initial specification confirmation through to mass production.

Our customization options include the following:

  • External Shank Configuration: Full Hex, Half Hex
  • Head Type: Flat Head, Reduced Head
  • End Configuration: Open End, Closed End
  • Thread Sizes: M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12, or custom specifications
  • Materials: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel
  • Surface Treatments: Zinc Plating, Color-Coated Zinc, Black Zinc, Nickel, Zinc-Nickel Alloy, Passivation
  • Clamping Range: Customized to match customer’s plate thickness
  • Hole Alignment: Confirmed based on customer’s hexagonal hole dimensions or drawings
  • Packaging: Bulk, small boxes, cartons, OEM labels, custom markings

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