15/10/2026
At The Rivet Company, we see the same thing all the time: the design is perfect… until someone picks the wrong rivet nut.
That’s why we put together a simple, no-nonsense guide to getting it right:
• Choose the correct thread size from the data sheet – that’s your starting point.
• Make sure the hole size is within the specified min/max range so the rivet nut seats securely.
• Match your material thickness to the grip range. If the grip range value is too short, expect spinning, looseness, and a few muttered words on the shop floor.
• Don’t forget the “fine print”: material type, head style, and required joint strength. That’s where long-term reliability is won or lost.
If you’d like us to review your application, suggest options, or help standardise across a project, The Rivet Company is here to do the heavy lifting.
https://therivetcompany.co.uk/rivnut-size-guide/