Deform-Nut® & Rivet Nuts

Blind Threaded Inserts

Deform-Nut® & Rivet Nuts

High-Strength, Blind-Side Threading for Thin Materials

The Deform-Nut® by Specialinsert is an innovative metal tubular threaded rivet that provides strong, reusable, load-bearing threads in sheet metal, plastics, tubes, and composite materials.

Commonly known in the industry as rivet nuts or Riv-Nuts, these inserts are the ideal solution when material is too thin to be tapped (minimum thickness of 0.5 mm) or when you have no access to the inside of the workpiece.

Assortment of Deform-Nut Rivet Nuts

Why Use Deform-Nut®?

  • Blind Installation: Install easily from one side of the workpiece.
  • No Welding Needed: A valid alternative to the use of welded nuts, eliminating weld spatter and refinishing.
  • High Pull-Out Strength: High mechanical sealing characteristics and resistance to torque.
  • Versatile Materials: Fits aluminum, steel, fibreglass, plastic and composite materials.

Common Applications

  • Automotive & Transportation assembly
  • Sheet metal, tubular, and box structures
  • Marine & Aerospace interiors
  • Electrical enclosures & control panels

Browse by Body & Head Style

Find the exact deformation nut for your specific sheet thickness, hole shape, and torque requirements.

Cylindrical Rivet Nuts

Cylindrical Body

Smooth or knurled bodies with round heads for standard round holes.

Shop Cylindrical →

Hexagonal Rivet Nuts

Hex / Semi-Hex Body

Self-locking options designed for hex-punched holes to offer maximum torque-to-turn resistance.

Shop Hexagonal →

Countersunk Rivet Nuts

Flush / Countersunk

Low-profile flush and countersunk head styles for an interference-free finish on the surface.

Shop Flush Heads →

Closed End Rivet Nuts

Closed-End (Blind)

Features a sealed base to prevent moisture, dust, and debris from penetrating the assembly.

Shop Closed-End →

Waterproof Sealed Rivet Nuts

Waterproof & Sealed

Engineered with high mechanical sealing characteristics to prevent fluid and dust ingress in outdoor enclosures.

Shop Waterproof →

Titanium and Aluminum Rivet Nuts

Specialty Materials

Shop by material: 304/316 Stainless Steel, Light Alloy, or Deform-Ti Titanium (40% lighter than steel).

Shop by Material →

Rivet Nut Installation Tools

We supply a complete range of setting tools for Deform-Nuts, including manual hand tools (A3/A8 series) for prototyping, and pneumatic hydropneumatic tools (A22 series) for high-volume production.

Blind Threaded Inserts

Deform-Nut® & Rivet Nuts

High-Strength, Blind-Side Threading for Thin Materials

The Deform-Nut® by Specialinsert is an innovative metal tubular threaded rivet that provides strong, reusable, load-bearing threads in sheet metal, plastics, tubes, and composite materials.

Commonly known in the industry as rivet nuts or Riv-Nuts, these inserts are the ideal solution when material is too thin to be tapped (minimum thickness of 0.5 mm) or when you have no access to the inside of the workpiece.

Assortment of Deform-Nut Rivet Nuts

Why Use Deform-Nut®?

  • Blind Installation: Install easily from one side of the workpiece.
  • No Welding Needed: A valid alternative to the use of welded nuts, eliminating weld spatter and refinishing.
  • High Pull-Out Strength: High mechanical sealing characteristics and resistance to torque.
  • Versatile Materials: Fits aluminum, steel, fibreglass, plastic and composite materials.

Common Applications

  • Automotive & Transportation assembly
  • Sheet metal, tubular, and box structures
  • Marine & Aerospace interiors
  • Electrical enclosures & control panels

Browse by Body & Head Style

Find the exact deformation nut for your specific sheet thickness, hole shape, and torque requirements.

Cylindrical Rivet Nuts

Cylindrical Body

Smooth or knurled bodies with round heads for standard round holes.

Shop Cylindrical →

Hexagonal Rivet Nuts

Hex / Semi-Hex Body

Self-locking options designed for hex-punched holes to offer maximum torque-to-turn resistance.

Shop Hexagonal →

Countersunk Rivet Nuts

Flush / Countersunk

Low-profile flush and countersunk head styles for an interference-free finish on the surface.

Shop Flush Heads →

Closed End Rivet Nuts

Closed-End (Blind)

Features a sealed base to prevent moisture, dust, and debris from penetrating the assembly.

Shop Closed-End →

Waterproof Sealed Rivet Nuts

Waterproof & Sealed

Engineered with high mechanical sealing characteristics to prevent fluid and dust ingress in outdoor enclosures.

Shop Waterproof →

Titanium and Aluminum Rivet Nuts

Specialty Materials

Shop by material: 304/316 Stainless Steel, Light Alloy, or Deform-Ti Titanium (40% lighter than steel).

Shop by Material →

Rivet Nut Installation Tools

We supply a complete range of setting tools for Deform-Nuts, including manual hand tools (A3/A8 series) for prototyping, and pneumatic hydropneumatic tools (A22 series) for high-volume production.

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