Looking for high-performance rivet nuts to meet the demands of your project?  

We’ve got you covered.

As a trusted supplier of rivnut solutions, Zygology offers a comprehensive range of riv nuts for the automotive, aerospace, and construction industries, among others. 

Whether you're after stainless steel rivet nuts for corrosion-resistant applications or aluminium rivet nuts for lightweight assemblies, our comprehensive selection ensures you’ll find the perfect fastening solution for your needs.

What are Rivet Nuts?

Rivet nuts, also known as rivnuts, are threaded fasteners designed to create strong, load-bearing threads in thin or fragile materials like sheet metal, plastic, or composites. They’re installed by inserting the rivnut into a pre-drilled hole and deforming the body to lock it into place. 

Rivnuts are ideal for situations where only one side of the material is accessible, offering a secure and efficient fastening solution that doesn’t compromise the integrity of the material.

At Zygology, we supply a wide range of stainless steel rivet nuts and aluminium rivet nuts to suit different environments and operational needs. 

Whether your priority is corrosion resistance or weight reduction, our selection of rivnuts offers the durability and performance required for even the most demanding applications.

Types of Rivet Nuts

Zygology offers a wide variety of rivet nuts, each designed to suit specific applications and environments. Here’s a breakdown of the most commonly used types:

Standard Rivetnuts

The go-to solution for general-purpose fastening applications, these fasteners are ideal for creating durable threads in thin sheet materials. 

Standard Rivetnuts are frequently used in general fabrication HVAC systems, where sheet metal components need to be securely fastened but easily disassembled for maintenance. Ideal where holes can only be drilled rather than punched 

Semi-hexagon rivet nuts

Semi-hexagon rivnuts are designed to resist spinning during installation, making them ideal for high-torque applications. 

These are often used in automotive and machinery sectors to attach high-stress components like engine parts, offering extra torque stability and ensuring the fastener remains secure even in demanding conditions.

Full hexagon rivet nuts

Designed to offer maximum resistance to rotation, full hexagon rivet nuts are perfect for heavy-duty applications, such as industrial equipment and steel structures. 

Their fully hexagonal shape ensures they remain stable under heavy stress, allowing them to remain secure when high levels of torque are applied.

Split body rivet nuts

These rivet nuts expand upon installation, creating a larger surface area for improved grip, particularly in softer materials like plastic and composites. 

Split body rivets are often used in automotive interior applications, such as securing dashboards and plastic trim, where a strong but gentle fastening is needed.

Rubber nuts

As flexible fasteners designed to absorb vibration,  rubber nuts  are commonly found in electrical and electronic assembly where noise and vibration reduction is important . 

They provide a secure hold for lighter duty assemblies. As no tools are required they can be used in ‘fastener’ kits for DIY assembly 

Rivet bolts

Rivet bolts  combine the functionality of a rivnut with the convenience and strength of a bolt, providing a highly secure fastening solution. 

These rivets are ideal for industrial construction projects that require a strong, load-bearing projecting bolt rather than an internal thread..

Jacknuts

Jacknuts are expandable fasteners for soft or brittle materials, like wood particle boards, thin plys, glass and carbon fibre sheets . 

They’re commonly used in the installation of fixtures and fittings in both home and marine environments, ensuring secure fastening without damaging the material.

Applications of Rivet Nuts

Rivet nuts are widely used across a variety of industries due to their versatility and strength. 

Here are some key applications where rivnuts are often needed:

Automotive Industry

In the automotive industry, rivet nuts are used to secure body panels, trim, and interior components. Aluminium rivet nuts are particularly valued for reducing vehicle weight, while stainless steel rivet nuts are used in areas exposed to moisture or corrosion.

Aerospace Industry

In aerospace, rivet nuts are vital for securing aircraft components such as interior structures and exterior panels. The lightweight nature of aluminium rivet nuts is particularly suited to reducing overall weight in aircraft designs.

Sheet metalFabrication

Rivet nuts are most commonly found in sheet metal assemblies across all industries. Their ease of use and simplicity of assembly makes rivet nuts the go to fasteners for all applications where a captive nut is required.

Why Choose Zygology for Rivet Nuts?

Zygology is a leading supplier of rivet nuts, offering tailored solutions to match your specific project needs. We provide a wide range of rivnuts, including stainless steel rivet nuts and aluminium rivet nuts, to meet various operational demands. Our selection ensures you’ll find the right fastener for your project, no matter the environment or application.

We understand that each project is unique. That’s why our experts work with you to select the best fasteners for your specific application, ensuring durability, reliability, and performance every time.

With over 40 years of experience, Zygology has established itself as a trusted provider of fastening solutions. We’re happy to assist with our in-depth knowledge and unparalleled customer support to ensure you find the right rivnut solution for your project.

Explore our extensive selection of high-quality rivet nuts today. To learn more about our products and services, browse our catalogue or  contact us  now.