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var(--line)}.nznpd__uses{grid-template-columns:1fr}.nznpd__spec{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2px}.nznpd__h{margin-bottom:16px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__lead\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__intro\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eM3 aluminium rivnut\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as a threaded insert, rivet nut or nutsert. It gives you a strong \u003cstrong\u003eM3 machine-thread\u003c\/strong\u003e in thin sheet, tube or panel where you cannot reach the back to hold a normal nut. You set it from one side with a rivnut tool, and the knurled body grips the hole so it will not spin. The flat head sits neatly against the surface. Aluminium keeps it light and rust free, and it is easy to set with hand tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nznpd__highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM3 thread, ready for standard bolts and screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium alloy, light and corrosion resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat head sits flush against the panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnurled body resists spinning once set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlind fixing, only needs access to one side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits panels roughly 0.5mm to 3.0mm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for thin metal, plastic and tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore thread sizes coming soon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThread size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM3 (M3 x 0.5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminium alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHead style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat head (small flange)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnurled, anti-spin\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBody diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLength\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMounting hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.0mm drill\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__spec\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrip range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout 0.5mm to 3.0mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__included\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qty\"\u003e10+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM3 aluminium flat head rivnuts\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriced per rivnut with a minimum order of 10. Set your quantity at checkout, and bulk pricing kicks in as you add more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eGreat for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__uses\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eAdding threads to thin sheet metal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eTube, box section and hollow frames\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eCar, motorbike and 4WD panel work\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eEnclosures, brackets and covers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003e3D printer and CNC frame builds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__use\"\u003eAny spot where you cannot reach the back\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__qs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to set a rivnut\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"nznpd__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrill the hole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake a clean 5.0mm hole in your panel and clear any burrs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad the tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eWind the rivnut onto the mandrel of your rivnut or nutsert tool until the head sits flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsert into the hole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003ePush the rivnut into the hole so the flat head rests against the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSqueeze to set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eWork the tool to compress the body. It bulges out behind the panel and locks in place, leaving you a clean M3 thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"nznpd__block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"nznpd__h\"\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nznpd__faqs\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\" open\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size hole do I drill?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 5.0mm hole suits the 4.5mm knurled body with a little clearance. Keep it snug so the knurls bite and stop the rivnut turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a special tool?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a rivnut or nutsert setting tool does the job cleanly. In a pinch you can set one with a bolt, a nut and a couple of washers, but a proper tool is faster and more reliable for a batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAluminium or steel, which should I pick?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminium is lighter, will not rust and sets easily with hand tools, so it is ideal for thin sheet, plastic and general work. Choose a steel rivnut when you need maximum thread strength or high clamping loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow thick a panel can it clamp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis M3 size grips material from about 0.5mm up to around 3.0mm thick. For thicker work you would step up to a longer body or larger thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nznpd__faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill it spin in the hole?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knurled body is made to dig into the edge of the hole as it sets, which stops it spinning when you tighten a bolt into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nznpd__note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is the M3 aluminium size, sold per rivnut with a minimum order of 10. More thread sizes are on the way. 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