Thread: Rivnut Tool(Nutsert,etc)

I normally only use nutserts for spots you cannot get a second spanner too.......

Nylocks rarely come loose......same with big arse rivets.

There is a little trick after you have drilled the hole for a nutsert......grab a round file and file a little nick in the hole.....the reduced the chance the the nutsert spinning when you undo the bolt

Make sure the nutserts are the type with splines on them,then they never turn,as long as the hole is the correct size.

We always use splined nutserts,often up to M12,and never have any issues.

Ive ordered a kit.
Now I know the answer,would like confirmation.
Using 304 stainless bolts,I should be buying 304 nutserts,fixing in aluminium.Avoiding electrolosis on the threads.
Andrew

Originally Posted by scarry

Make sure the nutserts are the type with splines on them,then they never turn,as long as the hole is the correct size.

We always use splined nutserts,often up to M12,and never have any issues.

I assume they tell you what the drill size is for each nutsert size,correct???
Andrew

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

I assume they tell you what the drill size is for each nutsert size,correct???
Andrew

They should do,if not make sure you ask.Different brand nutserts use different size drill bits,even though the thread may be the same.
Also different nutserts are designed for different thickness material,this is important as well.


I use Aerobolt for our nutserts,there is some good info about nutserts on their site.

Hope it all works out.

I bought my nutsert gun off ebay. Nothing flash, but then again, i'm not using it in a hardcore production line environment. I think I've put 5 nutserts thru it in the past 10 months. I paid approx $80 and got a range of steel and aluminium nutserts to go with it.
The mandrels with mine don't necessarily instill supreme confidence, but then again, I wouldn't swing off it more than I needed to.

Thanks Mitch.
I nearly bought an ebay special last year but decided no.When I saw them in the Kinchrome cattledog I was more than happy to buy.I have plenty of Kinchrome tools,all top quality stuff.
Andrew

I finally got my kit today,been on back order all this time,none have been available in aust.
Got it for the sale price advertised,$129 so very happy.Just ordered a few stainless nutsert kits.Will be able to make my solar panel setup for the camper trailer soon.
https://www.kincrome.com.au/nut-rive...-handle-68-pce
Andrew