Sherex offers has a variety of stainless steel rivet nuts options for assembly in stainless steel and composite materials. Assemblers and manufacturers use stainless steel blind rivet nuts help battle corrosion across various industries, from construction and agriculture equipment, to heavy trucks and automotive applications. These fasteners are designed to provide strong, threaded connections in thin-walled materials, particularly for applications where only one-sided access is available—often referred to as “blind” installations.
Sherex’s stainless steel rivet nuts come in high-grade 302, 304, 316 and 430 stainless steel, offering excellent resistance to corrosion, chemicals, and harsh environments. They are available in multiple styles, including:
Round Body: These versatile rivet nuts fit standard drilled or punched round holes, providing a straightforward installation for many applications.
Sherex has many stainless steel rivet nuts available in these round body rivet nut styles: CAL, CAK, CFW/CAT (Swaging Series), CFW/CAW (Swaging Series), and NAS/MS style rivet nuts. Soon, Optisert round body rivet nuts will be available in stainless steel to provide the best performance round holes.
Half Hex Body: Known for their increased spin-out resistance, half hex body rivet nuts are ideal for high-torque applications, though they require a hex-shaped hole for installation.
Sherex is an exclusive North American distributer of Tubtara rivet nuts, which features half hex body options. Tubtara’s HUPO/HUKO half hex series features 304 stainless steel.
Installation Benefits
Stainless steel rivet nuts are a alternative to weld nuts, eliminating issues like thermal distortion, weld-related fumes, and a more expensive total installed cost. They provide high-strength threading for materials that are too thin for traditional tapping, and one-sided installation means they can be used on finished or hard-to-reach components without risking damage to the visible surface.
Applications
Stainless steel rivet nuts are used in various sectors, including automotive, marine, and industrial applications, where long-lasting, vibration-resistant fasteners are critical. For example, Sherex’s Optisert line has been specifically engineered for strength, utilizing a knurled body and underhead wedge design for enhanced grip in high-stress settings.