Setup, Compatibility & Care
Proper installation requires a rivet nut setting tool or a threaded mandrel kit. Begin by drilling a hole slightly larger than the body diameter of the nut. Insert the nut into the hole and engage your setting tool, which will draw the shank toward the flange, collapsing the bulb behind the sheet metal until firm. Avoid over-tightening with power tools, as this can strip the internal threads or damage the fastener's structural integrity. These components are designed for low-maintenance use, but in harsh marine or chemical environments, a light application of anti-seize lubricant on the bolt threads can help maintain long-term access.