FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers.

Can You Use a Normal Rivet Gun for Rivnuts?

can I use a regular rivet tool? Not exactly. If you have a rivet gun that has the proper insert dies to accommodate the rivnuts then you can. Otherwise you will have to purchase a rivet gun that contains the rivnut inserts that you choose to use.

How Strong Is a Rivet Nut?

A 1/4-20 Plusnut is rated for 1215 lbs of pull out force in sheet steel. That’s probably as strong as a nut and washer from beneath.

Can You Install Rivets Without a Rivet Gun?

To install rivet nuts without a tool, you will still need more than just your bare hands. You will also need a bolt that 1) has its own nut, and 2) can fit into the rivet nut. You should also have a washer or larger bushing that can fit around the bolt fairly tight.

What Is a Rivet Nut Used For?

Also known as blind threaded inserts, rivet nuts provide strong fastening threads in thin panels. The fasteners were originally developed decades ago by B.F. Goodrich to attach rubber de-icing boots to airplane wings. Today, rivet nuts are found in a variety of products.

How Do You Remove Rivet Nuts?

Two things I would try:

Use a dremel or small hacksaw to create a channel in the bolt head to allow you to put a flat head screwdriver on it to stop the bolt from turning as you remove the nut.

Drill it out.

What Is a Rivet Nut Tool?

Rivet nuts are internally threaded fasteners inserted into brittle or thin materials that are not suitable for hole tapping. … They mate with screws and bolts, and require access to only one side of the material for proper installation.

Can You Use Rivnuts in Plastic?

Rivnuts should be ok if you get the correct ones for the thickness of the plastic. Rivnuts are available in different lengths of crush area; some are serrated to give extra grip. Will probably spin if they corrode though!

Q: How to remove a rivet if it’s driven wrong?

Ans: You can remove a rivet with a grinder and drill by crushing off as large an amount of the wrongly placed rivet as possible using the grinder and grinding wheel. You need to do it carefully. It is also possible to remove rivets with a chisel. Besides, to get rid of the problem, you can purchase the specialized rivet remove tool.

Q: Will it be a problem if I reuse rivets or nosepieces?

Ans: Yes, it’s a problem. You can never use a rivet or nosepiece if it’s used once. Rivets or nosepieces get damaged after utilizing it the first time.

Q: Is it possible to tighten the rivet even more?

Ans: No, it’s not possible. You can’t tighten a rivet more. They are meant to be fixed tight when they are placed. You may see some people try to tighten their rivets with hammers. But actually, it affects the stability of the rivet over periods. If you use the exact sized rivets, it’ll automatically serve the rightest purpose.

Q: What should I do to fix my jammed rivet gun?

Ans: If you use too strong or too weak rivets for your rivet gun, it’ll get jammed. It’s always better to go for the right amount or size. However, to prevent this problem from happening again, you should try removing the rivet with a plier. Then ensure that you’re using the right type of rivet for your gun.

Q: How is a Rivet size measured?

Ans: You will see that there are different sized rivets available for a Rivet nut tool. These sizes of the rivets are measured by the diameter of the hole that the rivet is being installed into. You need to ensure that you are inserting the right-size rivet into the right sized hole or else the rivet will go waste.

Q: How to remove a rivet that is inserted wrong?

Ans: There are a few ways that you can remove a rivet if it is inserted into the wrong size whole. Drill & grinder tools are ideal in this kind of scenario.

Firstly, you need to use the grinder to grind off the rivet as much as possible. Then you need to use the hammer to push the pin part of the rivet. Then you need to drill the existing part of the rivet out. But you need to make sure that the size of the drill is smaller than the size of the rivet & the drill goes directly into the center of the rivet.

Q: Is it used as plumbing tool?

Ans: Yap, its used as one of essential plumbing tools, like many.

Q: Can an installed Rivet be reused?

Ans: No, after rivet nut is installed to a material it cannot be reused. After you install a rivet you can remove it by drilling into the center of the rivet. After doing this operation the rivet nut will be unusable as its structure would be hampered.

Q: What kind of measures should I take while using a rivnut tool?

Ans; As the tool deals with metal parts, it is necessary to wear personal protective gear before working with it. To ensure the safety of yourself & others around you should always make sure you are not too close to the work material.

Always use gloves to ensure the safety of your hands. Using googles is essential as any flying parts or rubbishes can go into your eyes & damage them. Always concentrate on your workspace as danger can come from any angle.

Q: Why should I use rivets instead of screws?

Ans: Rivets are mainly used to hold the surface of two materials together quickly & efficiently. Usually thinner sheet type materials are assembled using these rivets, whereas screws are rather ineffective in this sort of situation.

Q:what’s the delivery time?

Ans:Normally takes 7-10 working days.

Q::Can I mix different products in one order?

Ans::Yes,of course. But the quantity of each product should not be less than MOQ.

Q:Can I put my own logo on your rivet gun?

Ans::Yes,we provide ODM and OEM service when the order qty reach our MOQ.