Value Collection M47520 Aluminum Rivet Nut 8-32 100-pack

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION M47520 is an aluminum standard rivet nut with an expander head, designed for creating strong, threaded fastening points in thin sheet materials where access is limited to one side. The 8-32 thread size accommodates a wide range of machine screws and bolts. With a grip range of 0.01 to 0.08 inches, these rivet nuts are suited for light-gauge panels, enclosures, and assemblies where a flush, reliable thread insert is required. Sold in a pack of 100, they are a practical choice for fabricators, electricians, HVAC sheet metal technicians, and maintenance trades working with aluminum or thin steel panels.

These rivet nuts are commonly used in commercial and residential applications where threaded anchors are needed in sheet metal, aluminum extrusions, or thin-wall tubing. Typical uses include HVAC equipment panels, electrical enclosures, control boxes, and light structural assemblies. The expander head style provides a secure mechanical lock as the body expands during installation, resisting pullout and spin-out forces in the parent material.

Key Features

• 8-32 thread size for compatibility with standard machine screws
• Grip range of 0.01 to 0.08 inches suits light-gauge sheet materials
• Expander head design locks securely against the back of the material during installation
• Aluminum construction offers corrosion resistance and low weight
• Pack of 100 units supports production-quantity work orders and service stock

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style threaded insert for use in sheet metal, aluminum panels, and thin-wall assemblies requiring an 8-32 threaded fastening point with a grip range of 0.01 to 0.08 inches.

Installation Notes

Rivet nuts are installed using a rivet nut setting tool, either manual or pneumatic, after drilling a correctly sized hole in the parent material. Always verify the hole diameter matches the rivet nut body specification before installation. Power down or de-energize any panel or enclosure before installing threaded inserts in electrical or HVAC equipment. Do not overtighten the mandrel during setting, as this can strip the thread or distort the expander head.