Mechanical properties

RIVNUT® blind rivet nuts and RIVSTUD® blind rivet studs, crimping torque

RIVNUT® can be used with all the screw types shown in the table below providing the maximum crimping torque (in Nm) is not exceeded.

Dimensions
RIVNUT®
Steel /
stainless steel
Aluminium

M 3
1,2
0,7

M 4
3
2

M 5
6
4

M 6
10
6

M 8
24
15

M 10
48
27

M 12
82
45

Note: For steel and stainless steel RIVNUT® from size M3 up to and including M10 these torques correspond to grade 8.8 screws.

Mechanical characteristics of RIVNUT® internal and external threads

Axial proof load

Measure	RIVNUT® blind rivet nut steel & stainless steel	RIVNUT® blind rivet nut aluminium	RIVSTUD® blind rivet stud steel
M 3	4 000	2 500	/
M 4	6 800	4 000	/
M 5	10 000	5 500	8 100
M 6	15 000	8 300	11 500
M 8	27 000	13 000	21 000
M 10	37 000	20 000	/
M 12	54 000	28 000	/

Unit: N

Ideal setting temperature: -30 to +80 °C