Blind Rivet Nuts and Studs RIVNUT - AIM Industries

1 Blind Rivet Nuts and StudsBlind threaded fasteners and tools designed for the assembly of sheet metals, tubular structures and Bollhoff, the specialist in assembly technologyBollhoff is dedicated to provide innovative fastening and assembly systemsto almost every industrial manufacturing segment such as:Automotive, Heavy Truck, Transportation, Appliance, Electronics, Electrical, plastics , Furniture, Communications, Shipbuilding, Marine, Construction,Farm Machinery, Food Processing Machinery, Aerospace and customers are as diverse as our , the international service providerBollhoff production and sales facilities currently are located in 15 countriesthroughout the world. Our global presence enables us to service ourmultinational customers with local manufacturing, engineering, quality,sales and service support.

2 Our presence in North America is anchored by our facility in Kendallville,Indiana and enjoys the distinction as the originator of the globally recognizedand trademarked RIVNUT brand , a partner for productivity and innovationBollhoff is continuously working with our customers to innovate ourproducts and installation systems to provide the ultimate in efficiency andquality. We maintain close links with international universities to maintainour leadership position in research and changes in customer production techniques and the move toassemble new lightweight materials such as hydro-formed tubing, highstrength steel, composites, aluminum extrusions and magnesium castingsare the focus of our engineering , state-of-the-art manufacturingIn our six global manufacturing facilities, Bollhoff is dedicated to utilizing thelatest state-of-the-art equipment to produce high quality innovativeproducts.

3 High speed cold forming, CNC turning, plastic injection moldingand metal injection molding are manufacturing techniques that are at thecore of our employees enjoy the highest level of professional training in theirrespective positions. Therefore, everyone at Bollhoff is prepared to meetthe challenges of our , commitment to qualityAll Bollhoff production and warehouse facilities are certified to InternationalISO9000 and QS9000 standards. Our laboratories are certified to FastenerQuality Act requirements. Production facilities utilize FMEA and SPCprocesses to assure our products meet customer quality also understands the special needs of automated assembly andassures the highest degree of quality utilizing laser and vision systeminspection Bollhoff commitment to quality is our first RIVNUT The Original.

4 4 RIVNUT EZ The Innovation .. 5 RIVNUT Product Overview .. 6-7 RIVNUT EZ Flat Head Round Body .. 8 RIVNUT EZ Thin Head Round Body .. 9 RIVNUT EZ Flat Head Hex Body .. 10 RIVNUT EZ Thin Head Hex Body .. 11 RIVNUT PN Plusnut .. 12 RIVNUT PN Plusnut Pre-Bulbed .. 13 RIVNUT Flat Head Round Body Open End .. 14-15 RIVNUT Flat Head Round Body Closed End .. 16 RIVNUT Countersunk Head Round Body .. 17 RIVNUT Flat Head Hex Body .. 18-19 Rivstud Flat Head Round Body .. 20 RIVNUT Special Design Parameters .. 21 RIVNUT Special Designs .. 22-23 RIVNUT Power Tools P 803 and P 330 .. 24 RIVNUT Power Tools EPK and PNK .. 25 RIVNUT Power Tools C 302 P and C 302 H Inline .. 26 RIVNUT Power Tools C 362, C 900 and C 350 .. 27 RIVNUT Hand Tools C 6000, C 7000 and BRK 10.

5 28 RIVNUT Hand Tools C 1000, C 722, C 845, ES 51 .. 29 RIVNUT Automation Tools ASH and CFA 803 .. 30 Fastener/Tool Selection Guide .. 31 RIVNUT Application Information .. 32 RIVNUT Installation Information .. 32-33 RIVNUT Selection Matrix .. 33 RIVNUT Mechanical Properties .. 34 Quality Specifications, Surface Finishes and Materials, Metric Conversion Formulas .. 35 Contents: Click on topic to direct link to that page. To return to this page click logo at bottom of each page3 All information provided in this catalog is intended as a guideline only. Bollhoff RIVNUT Inc. recommends customer testing ofactual application components, fasteners and tools to verify the design and reliability of the customer s actual : Bollhoff RIVNUT Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser and installer that the products contained in thiscatalog will be free from defects in material and workmanship, provided that they are used in accordance with the guidelinescontained in this catalog.

6 Bollhoff will at its sole option repair, replace or rework the products at a cost not to exceed theinvoice price of the products. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and in no way will Bollhoffbe held liable for incidental or consequential damages arising from any defect or failure in its The Original4 RIVNUT The OriginalDesign and Assembly Advantages Installs Blind in sheet metal, plastics and tubular materials. Can be used as a Rivet to assemble two or more materialsand as a nut for the attachment of a mating part with ascrew. Installs into galvanized or pre-painted materials withoutdamaging surface finishes. Installs mechanically without deforming the parent material. Installs with noncapital investment lightweight handheldpneumatic power tools at any location on an assembly line.

7 Installs before or after a finish is applied to a product. Installs into material as thin as .020 ( ) providingstrong loadbearing threads. Installs at a rate of 20 pieces per minute with pneumaticpower tools. Installs with inexpensive hand tools for field repair orconsumer kit installation. Installs with semi-skilled labor with minimal training. Is ideal for automated assembly due to a balancedgeometric shape. Installation is environmentally friendly and produces noharmful gasses, heat, dust or electromagnetic fields to affectworkers. Installs into a wide range of material thicknesses due to awide grip range tolerance. Meets Grade 5 and Metric class mating screw the RIVNUT works:1) Thread RIVNUT onto the tool mandrel, 2) place in the hole,3) pull the tool trigger and the tool mandrelretracts causing the unthreaded portion ofthe RIVNUT to expand behind the parentmaterial riveting itself in STATES PATENT OFFICE2,149,199 TUBULAR RIVET1112131466131316171410101417133536 Fig.

8 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7sheet metalstubingrivetingrivetingassemblyasse mbly RIVNUT The Original Blind installed internally threaded Rivet , wasinvented (patent #2,149,199) in 1936 for the purpose of attaching arubber aircraft wing de-icer extrusion to the leading edge of the RIVNUT riveted the aluminum wing skin to the inner aluminum sparand then accepted a mating screw to attach the rubber RIVNUT fastener was given a military specification of MS27130 andan aerospace standard of NAS1329 and NAS1330. Use of the RIVNUT expanded within the military and aerospace markets, and soon becamepopular in general industry because of its many design and assemblyadvantages. 5 RIVNUT EZ The InnovationRivnut EZ Flat Head Hex BodyRivnut EZ Thin Head Hex BodyRivnut EZ Flat Head Round BodyRivnut EZ Thin Head Round BodyRivnut , the Original, has several design variations tomeet specific customer requirements.

9 Closed end, keyedhead, ribbed body, hex body, heavy hex body and specialhead shapes all contribute to the breadth of the RIVNUT product are increasing their use of lightweight alloys,tubular structures and plastics to improve strength toweight ratios. They are also demanding increased qualityand improved assembly processes including recognizes these needs and has developed thenew RIVNUT EZ product line. The new RIVNUT EZ featuresa flat head round knurled body and thin head roundknurled body for drilled or punched holes and a flat headhex and thin head hex body for punched hex design features have been incorporated into thenew RIVNUT RIVNUT EZis .. easy EZ to achieve excellent spin out inround holes with the RIVNUT EZknurled body to fit into small spaces or closeto edges due to the RIVNUT EZminimum body to feed through automationequipment due to the RIVNUT EZflat head to achieve the highest spin outresistance due to the RIVNUT EZsharp corner hex to install nearly flush withoutspecial hole preparation due to theRivnut EZ thin head to Rivet materials togetherand meet shear and tensile rivetstrength requirements due to theRivnut EZ Rivet bore wall to meet grade 5 or proof loads due to the RIVNUT EZ thick wall Rivet bore androlled to feed and insert into the holeusing automation due to the RIVNUT EZ 15 tapered to meet highest qualitystandards due to the RIVNUT EZfully cold-formed net shape androlled to align and insert the RIVNUT

10 EZ hex body into a hex hole due tothe full length hex body design and15 tapered to avoid paint systemcontamination and surface drool because the RIVNUT EZ does notcontain a wax lubricant on to avoid mating screw crossthreading because the RIVNUT EZhas a Rivet bore diameter thatminimizes the angle of entry of themating Product OverviewRivnut EZ Flat Head Round Body Fully cold-formed, knurled body for increased spin-out resistance Flat head and tapered shank for automation and hole insertion ease Minimum body diameter and counter-bore for minimum application space packagingand mating screw cross-thread avoidance Internal rolled threads for increased thread strength Ideal for drilled and round punched holes in sheet metal, tubing and extrusionsRivnut EZ Thin Head Round Body Fully cold-formed, knurled body for increased spin-out resistance Thin head for nearly flush installation in standard punched and drilled holes Tapered shank for hole insertion ease Minimum body diameter and counter-bore for minimum application space packagingand mating screw cross-thread avoidance Internal rolled threads for increased thread strength Ideal for drilled holes in sheet metal, tubing and extrusionsRivnut EZ Flat Head Hex Body Fully cold-formed.