Rivnut® Mechanical Properties
Rivnut® Mechanical Properties
Please note that the test data provided are averages of multiple test. This data is provided for comparative information only. Test data will vary with each actual application. Bollhoff suggests that tests are performed on actual application components before a Rivnut® fastener is specified.
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Assembly Torques for Rivnut® and Rivstud® Fasteners
The following assembly torques are suggested for corresponding mating fasteners based on internationl fastening standards for Grade 5 and Metric Class 8.8 fasteners. Inch sizes shown in inch pounds, metric sizes show in Newton meters.
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Type
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6-32
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8-32
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10-32
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1/4-20
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5/16-18
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3/8-16
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1/2-13
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Steel Rivnut
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12
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22
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36
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75
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156
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276
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660
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Type
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M4
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M5
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M6
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M8
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M10
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M12
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| Steel Rivnut |
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2.5
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5.0
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8.6
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21.0
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42.0
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72.0
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Spin-Out Torques for Steel Rivnut® Fasteners in Steel Sheet Metal
Inch sizes shown in inch pounds, metric sizes show in Newton meters.
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Type
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Mat Tks
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6-32
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8-32
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10-32
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1/4-20
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5/16-18
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3/8-16
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1/2-13
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EZ Round
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.030
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19
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19
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21
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39
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60
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230
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| EZ Hex |
.030
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35
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71
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110
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170
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290
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Type
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Mat Tks |
M3
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M4
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M5
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M6
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M8
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M10
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M12
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| EZ Round |
.76 mm |
2.2
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2.2
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2.4
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4.4
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6.6
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26.9 |
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| EZ Hex |
.76 mm |
4.0
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8.1
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12.6
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19.4
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32.8
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Pull-Out Strength for Rivnut® Fasteners in Steel Sheet Metal
Inch sizes shown in inch pounds, metric sizes show in Kilo Newton
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Type
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Mat Tks
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6-32
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8-32
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10-32
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1/4-20
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5/16-18
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3/8-16
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1/2-13
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EZ Round
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.030
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330
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330
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385
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480
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500
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590
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| EZ Hex |
.030
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345
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415
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435
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450
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460
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| Plusnut |
.030
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500
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575
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690
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1215
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1500
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1675
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Type
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Mat Tks |
M3
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M4
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M5
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M6
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M8
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M10
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M12
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| EZ Round |
.76 mm |
1.47
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1.47
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1.71
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2.14
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2.22
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2.62 |
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| EZ Hex |
.76 mm |
1.54
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1.85
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1.93
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2.00
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2.05
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| Plusnut |
.76 mm
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2.56
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3.07
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5.40
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6.67
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7.45
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Push-Out Strength for Rivnut® Fasteners in .125 Thick Metal
Inch sizes shown in inch pounds, metric sizes show in Kilo Newtons.
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Type
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Mat Tks
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1/4-20
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5/16-18
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3/8-16
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1/2-13
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EZ Round
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.120
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950
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1650
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1900
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| EZ Hex |
.120
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1875
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2150
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2250
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| Rivnut® |
.120
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2025
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2800
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3600
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3775
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Type
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Mat Tks |
M6
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M8
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M10
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M12
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| EZ Round |
3 mm
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4.2
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7.3
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8.4 |
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| EZ Hex |
3 mm
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8.3
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9.5
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10.0
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| Rivnut® |
3 mm
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9.0
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12.4
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16.0
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16.5
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