Blind Rivet Nut Hexagonal / Fullhex
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Blind rivet nut with hexagonal / fullhex shank for all-purpose application. It is used in hard materials and is suitable for heavy-duty applications. In use at car manufacturer OEMs in Germany, Europe and the USA.
Grip range - 0.5mm to 3mm in standard. In general, larger grip ranges are possible
Thread size - M4, M5, M6, M8
Fastener material - Steel, stainless steel, aluminum
Workpiece material - Suitable for all materials
Available with various head diameters and head heights:
Head geometry Push out force
Small / flush head Low
Large flange Very high
Body Shape Spin-out resistance
Fullhex Very high
| Type | Head | Thread | Grip range in mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFSM | small | M4-M8 | 0.50-3.00 |
| AFM | large | M4-M8 | 0.50-3.00 |
Special design - We adapt a wide range of parameters relating to the area of application, geometry, properties and surface to meet your requirements.
Product | Type
| Thread | Grip range in mm (GR) Min. max. | Height in mm (L) Nom. | Head diameter in mm (HD) Min. max. | Head height in mm (HT) ±.13 | Diameter in mm (D) Max. | Installation length in mm (IL) Ref. | Pilot hole diameter in mm (Ø) +.10/-.000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexagon blind rivet nut | AFSM M4 | M4x0.7 | 0,50 2,00 | 10,5 | 6,58 6,88 | 0,67 | 5,89 | 6,50 | 6,00 |
| Hexagon blind rivet nut | AFSM M5 | M5x0.8 | 0,50 3,00 | 14,0 | 7,72 8,07 | 0,77 | 6,89 | 9,00 | 7,00 |
| Hexagon blind rivet nut | AFSM M6 | M6x1.0 | 0,50 3,00 | 16,0 | 9,75 10,10 | 0,87 | 8,89 | 11,00 | 9,00 |
| Hexagon blind rivet nut | AFSM M8 | M8x1.25 | 0,70 3,00 | 18,0 | 11,90 12,25 | 0,97 | 10,89 | 12,50 | 11,00 |
Product | Type
| Thread | Grip range in mm (GR) Min. max. | Height in mm (L) Nom. | Head diameter in mm (HD) Min. max. | Head height in mm (HT) ± .13 | Diameter in mm (D) ±.08 | Installation length in mm (IL) Ref. | Pilot hole Diameter in mm (Ø) +.10/-.000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexagon blind rivet nut | AFM M4 | M4×0,7 | 0,50 2,00 | 11,0 | 8,75 9,25 | 1,00 | 5,89 | 6,50 | 6,00 |
| Hexagon blind rivet nut | AFM M5 | M5×0,8 | 0,50 3,00 | 14,0 | 9,75 0,25 | 1,00 | 6,89 | 9,00 | 7,00 |
| Hexagon blind rivet nut | AFM M6 | M6×1,0 | 0,50 3,00 | 16,0 | 12,75 13,25 | 1,50 | 8,89 | 11,00 | 9,00 |
| Hexagon blind rivet nut | AFM M8 | M8×1,25 | 0,70 3,00 | 18,0 | 15,60 16,40 | 1,50 | 10,89 | 12,50 | 11,00 |
| Thread proof load | Thread x pitch | Thread tolerance | Thread coating as an option | Surface protection | Possible special designs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thread proof load according to class 5 to 10 possible | M4 × 0.7mm | M5 × 0.8mm | M6 × 1.0mm | M8 × 1.25mm | 6G, 6H, 6E | Nycote, Precote | Various surface coatings possible, according to customer requirements | Wedged head, large/ reinforced head, closed end, sealed head / sprayed proof, high strength thread, internally floating thread (nut cage) for tolerance compensation |
General Information
A blind rivet nut, is a fastener that is used to insert a thread into thin sheet metal or plastic. It offers an efficient way of fastening components, especially when there is no access to the back of the material.
The blind rivet nut is spindled onto a thread before the setting process and inserted into the prepared pilot hole in the component. It is subjected to a pulling force via the pulling thread, causing it to deform on the back of the sheet metal and form a rivet bulge.
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Application and Function
Suitable for: All materials
Pilot hole preparation: Hex-shaped pilot hole
Preferred use: Especially for one-sided joining positions e.g. difficult-to-reach positions, parts with undercut or overlap, closed profiles
Spin-out resistance – Hexagonal body vs. round body design: In comparison to blind rivet nuts with a round body, the hexagonal shank provides significantly higher spin-out resistance, especially in harder sheet metal.
However, the requirement for using blind rivet fasteners with a hex body is that a hex-shaped pilot hole can be punched into the component. For heavy-duty applications, fullhex blind rivet nuts are recommended.
Push-out force - Larger head diameter vs. countersunk head: For high push-out forces, blind rivet nuts and studs with larger head diameters and head heights are recommended. Blind rivet fasteners with a small countersunk head have only low push-out forces.
However, their advantage is that the created connection is almost flush with the sheet metal surface. The countersunk head is almost completely embedded into the sheet, so there is only a minor excess of the head above the sheet surface.
If near flushness is required, blind rivet fasteners with a countersunk head should be considered. Other than that, a larger head is recommended due to the higher push-out forces.
