Products + Tools

TR Fastenings has added blind rivet nuts for sheet metal and plastics to its vast product range in response to customer demand.

TR says these mechanical fasteners ensure a strong thread in a thin sheet and provide the most versatile solution where there is little or no access at the rear. They are available in body styles of round, knurled and hexagonal with head styles of flange, countersunk and reduced in aluminium, steel and stainless steel. Sizes range from M3 to M10 with grip ranges of 0.5mm to 6mm.

TR’s blind rivet nuts provide many benefits including a stable thread on thin-walled components; simple blind installation; fast assembly time; and low assembly costs. The blind rivets also offer low installation costs as no expensive setting tools are needed. They can be set with a hand or pneumatic tool, a press, or an automatic installation unit. They can also be used to clinch separate sheets together – acting as a rivet – allowing assembly of another component with a bolt or screw.

The blind rivet nuts form part of TR’s extensive portfolio, which includes the genuine Hank rivet bush, self-clinching studs, K-Series nuts, cage nuts, weld studs and nuts, swage nuts, and the Euro rivet bush. Looking ahead, TR’s in-house branded products team will be introducing self-clinching clear hole standoffs, studs and standoffs for thin sheets in the near future.

Paul Standing, TR Fastenings’ commercial (products) manager, comments: “TR remains committed to providing the best available range of products, service and support to all our sheet metal customers. Our branded range has expanded over 20% in the past five years, as we respond to customers’ needs. Our huge stock allows delivery mostly within 24 hours.”