Description
This hex shank rivet nut is the Specialinsert Deform-Nut 10447 family, a threaded tubular insert with a low profile head and a hexagonal shank that resists spinning once it is set. This listing covers the base family, with M5 and M8 thread size options available as configured variants.
hex shank rivet nut applications
Use this fastener where a job needs a threaded attachment point in material that is only accessible from one side, such as tubing, sheet metal, box sections, or composite panels. The hexagonal shank seats into a matching hex-profile hole so the insert cannot rotate under load, which matters for brackets, fixtures, and repeated fastener cycles. Cladding installations and other architectural or structural assemblies use this style of insert when a bolted connection needs to go into a panel that only allows access from the outside face.
Compared with a plain round-shank rivet nut, the hex shank version trades a slightly more involved hole prep (a hex-shaped hole rather than a plain round one) for a mechanical anti-rotation feature that does not depend on friction alone. That makes it a better fit for connections that see repeated torque cycles, such as removable panels or access covers that get unbolted and rebolted over the life of the assembly.
hex shank rivet nut sizing
Pick the M5 or M8 thread size option that matches the mating bolt, and confirm receiving material and minimum thickness against the Specialinsert technical sheet before ordering in volume. Both size options share the same low profile head and hexagonal shank body style, so switching thread size on a repeat order does not change the installation method or the hex-hole prep step.
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | SPE-10447B1 |
| Product family | Specialinsert Deform-Nut 10447 |
| Shank style | Hexagonal, low profile head |
| Thread size options | M5, M8 |
| Assembly method | Deformation (one-side install) |
| Country of manufacture | Italy |
Order this fastener when the job calls for a non-rotating blind fastener in a hex-prepared hole. For related rivet nuts and Deform-Nut installation tooling, browse Deform-Nut and rivet nuts. Specialinsert product-family information is available from Specialinsert.
Need Help?
Need help choosing M5 versus M8 for your application? Call (800) 220-1966 or email [email protected].
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