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FULL HEXAGON BODY RIVET NUT

What is a Full Hexagon Body Rivet Nut?

The Flat Head Full Hexagon Body Rivet Nut is a high-performance threaded insert designed for one-sided installation into thin sheet metal, tubes, and profiles. Its six-sided (hexagonal) body locks into a hex-shaped hole to deliver maximum spin-out resistance — making it the strongest rivet nut body style available. Ideal for high-torque, high-vibration applications.

Key Advantages

  • Bullet Icon ~10× Higher Spin-Out Resistance compared to standard round-body rivet nuts — the hex body mechanically interlocks with the hole wall
  • Bullet Icon One-Sided Installation — no access to the back of the panel required; installs from the front face only
  • Bullet Icon High Pull-Out & Clamp Strength — large flange distributes load over a wider surface, ideal for load-bearing joints
  • Bullet Icon Variable Screw Length — open-end style allows the bolt to pass fully through; closed-end seals the joint for water/dust resistance
  • Bullet Icon Works on panels as thin as 0.5 mm — no minimum material hardness requirement unlike self-clinching nuts
  • Bullet Icon Reusable & Maintainable — once installed, the nut provides a permanent, clean internal thread that can be assembled and disassembled repeatedly

Style

  • Bullet Icon Open End — bolt can pass fully through; ideal when screw length needs to vary
  • Bullet Icon Closed End — sealed bottom prevents ingress of water, dust, and gases; suitable for outdoor or pressure-sensitive joints

Flange

  • Bullet Icon Large Flange — increases load distribution over the panel surface, maximises pull-out resistance, and helps reinforce oversized or irregular holes

Industries & Applications

  • Bullet IconAutomotive & Heavy Trucks
  • Bullet IconHVAC & Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Bullet IconConstruction & Agriculture Equipment
  • Bullet IconElectronics & Electrical Enclosures
  • Bullet IconFitness & Exercise Equipment
  • Bullet IconBicycles & Recreational Equipment
  • Bullet IconMetallic Carpentry & Furniture

Installation Note: Full hexagon body rivet nuts require a hex-shaped hole in the parent material (punched, laser cut, or machined). They are installed using a standard rivet nut setting tool — compatible with manual hand tools for low volume or pneumatic/battery tools for high-volume production.

Hexagon Rivet Nut

Available In

Steel

Steel

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a full hexagon body rivet nut and why does it have ~10x spin-out resistance?

A full hexagon body rivet nut has a hexagonal shank running its entire length, which locks into a matching hex-shaped punched hole. Unlike knurled round body inserts that rely purely on surface friction, the hex profile mechanically interlocks with the hole wall along its full length — delivering roughly 10 times the spin-out resistance of a standard round body rivet nut. This makes it the strongest rivet nut body style for high-torque or high-vibration joints.

Do I need special tooling to punch a hex hole for this rivet nut?

Yes — full hexagon body rivet nuts require a hex-shaped hole in the parent material, produced by punching, laser cutting or machining, unlike round body types that only need a simple drilled hole. This is installed with a standard rivet nut setting tool (manual for low volume, pneumatic or battery-powered for high-volume production) once the hex hole is prepared.

Should I choose open end or closed end?

Open end allows the bolt to pass fully through the insert, so screw length can be varied freely. Closed end seals the bottom to block water, dust and gases from entering through the joint — necessary for outdoor, pressure-sensitive or contamination-sensitive assemblies. Choose based on whether sealing the fastening point matters for your application.

When is a full hexagon body rivet nut worth the extra tooling cost over round or half hex?

Choose full hexagon body whenever the joint sees sustained high torque or heavy vibration — automotive chassis components, heavy trucks and construction equipment, for example — where round body knurling or half hex alone might eventually spin loose. For general fabrication or lighter-duty assembly, round body or half hex body usually gives sufficient anti-rotation performance at lower tooling cost.

Where can I buy full hexagon rivet nuts in bulk in Bangalore?

Excel Trading Corporation stocks full hexagon body rivet nuts in Steel and Stainless Steel, M3 to M12, at our Kumbarpet store in Bengaluru. We supply automotive, HVAC, construction, agriculture and furniture fabricators across Karnataka and India-wide. Call +91-9448239476 or use the Enquire Now button for pricing and bulk availability.