In mechanical design and hardware assembly, engineers frequently run into a frustrating roadblock: "This metal sheet is too thin to tap a thread into—now what?" Or worse, "I only have access to one side of the panel; how am I supposed to secure a nut on the back?"

When you are dealing with thin materials or blind-side access, the Blind Rivet Nut (also known as a threaded insert or rivet nut) is the ultimate lifesaver for your project.

By using a specialized installation tool to compress the nut from a single side, the rivet nut securely anchors itself into the thin panel. This creates a high-strength internal thread, allowing you to easily fasten bolts or screws. However, the market is flooded with countless variations of blind rivet nuts. The most critical decision you'll make is choosing the right material—usually aluminum, carbon steel, or stainless steel. Make the wrong choice, and you risk stripped threads, severe rust, or even structural failure. As a professional fastener manufacturer with over 50 years of custom manufacturing experience, Kenlon Industrial is here to break it down for you.