Value Collection C23500 Rivet Nut 8-32 Neoprene 25-pack

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C23500 is a rubber insulated rivet nut designed for fastening applications that require vibration resistance and electrical insulation at the joint. The body is molded from neoprene, providing flexibility and resistance to oil, weather, and moderate temperature exposure. It accepts an 8-32 thread and features a 7/16 inch flange diameter that seats flush against the host material to distribute clamping load. The body length is 0.4375 inches. These rivet nuts are installed by threading a mandrel tool through the fastener and pulling the body to form a mechanically locked insert in sheet metal, plastics, or thin-panel substrates.

This rivet nut is suited for light electrical enclosures, control panels, HVAC equipment panels, and similar assemblies where metal-to-metal contact at the thread must be isolated or where panel vibration would otherwise loosen a conventional nut. The neoprene body absorbs minor panel flex and dampens vibration, making it a common choice when technicians need a captive thread in thin material without welding or clinching. Each package contains 25 pieces, suitable for production runs or multi-unit service jobs.

Key Features

• 8-32 thread size for standard machine screw fastening
• Neoprene body provides electrical insulation and vibration damping
• 7/16 inch flange diameter distributes load across panel surface
• Body length of 0.4375 inches fits common thin-panel stock
• Sold in a 25-piece pack for batch installations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or service insert for thin-panel assemblies requiring an insulated 8-32 captive thread, typical in electrical enclosures and light-duty equipment panels.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a rivet nut setting tool or mandrel matched to the 8-32 thread. Confirm the panel hole diameter matches the body specification before setting to avoid a loose or misaligned insert. Do not overtighten the mandrel during pull, as neoprene bodies can tear if overloaded. Installed fasteners should be verified for thread engagement and flange seating before applying service load.