41 00... Installation Solution For Straight Shank/Hexagon Rivet Nut

Protection measures! 

• Wear safety goggles.
• Wear protective gloves.

Hexagon/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread 8) with hand rivet gun ZS308 

Fig 1: Hexagon Rivet Nut Mark Position

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1. Mark position of bore and then punch-mark component
   IMPORTANT: If the determined drill bit diameter is not observed:

   • the knurling on the straight shank rivet nut is rendered useless
   • the component will be damaged when the straight shank rivet nut is inserted

   Determining suitable drill bit: 

   Depending on the rivet nut shank diameter, the next drill bit diameter higher (5/10 step) can be used.

   E.g. with a shank diameter of 10.1 mm, the 10.5 mm drill bit can be used. The 11.0 mm drill bit must not be used.

2. Drill bore with determined drill bit and deburr, pilot-drill with a smaller drill bit if necessary.
   Fig 2: Drilling Bore On Body

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3. Clean component, eliminate paintwork damage if necessary.
   Fig 3: Rivet Bore On Body

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   IMPORTANT: To avoid corrosion, stop chips/swarf by means of cavity sealing.
   Follow INSTRUCTIONS ON CORROSION PROTECTION .
4. Preserving cavity
   Fig 4: Preserving Cavity

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   IMPORTANT: Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.
   Make sure straight shank rivet nut correctly contacts component.
   Fig 5: Installing Rivet Nut Using Rivet Gun

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   5 Set rivet nut with hand rivet gun

   NOTE: According to the manufacturer, the pictured tool is suitable up to an M8 thread.

Hexagon/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread M12) with hand rivet gun MB512 

Fig 6: Installing Rivet Nut Using Rivet Gun

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Set rivet nut with hand rivet gun.