Sherex’s new High Strength Rivet Nuts are rated for Class 10 / Grade 8 thread proof load and designed to meet the rigorous demands of high-clamp-load environments. Available as a standard catalog product in hex body, round body, open end, and closed end designs, these high strength rivet nuts deliver exceptional performance when paired with Class 10.9 (metric) or Grade 8 (imperial) bolts.
Ideal for industries like automotive, heavy truck, construction and agriculture equipment and renewable energy applications, rivet nuts provide a reliable, high-strength alternative to clinch nuts and traditional weld nuts—without the complexities of welding, and at a lower total installed cost.
Made from higher strength steel for superior durability and tensile strength, Sherex High Strength Rivet Nuts ensure secure, vibration-resistant joints in applications where failure is not an option. Sizes range from M5 to M12, and #10-24 to 1/2″-20 unified thread, making them versatile for a wide array of projects. Installation is straightforward using standard rivet nut tooling, allowing for quick integration into your assembly processes without specialized equipment.
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Key Benefits:
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- Superior Strength: Supporting high-torque applications with Class 10.9/Grade 8 bolts.
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- Versatile Designs: Available in both hex body and round body for ultimate design flexibility.
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- Efficiency Gains: Eliminate welding hazards, reduce labor costs, and streamline production as a direct drop-in replacement.
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- Broad Compatibility: Suitable for thin-sheet materials in heavy-duty sectors, ensuring long-term reliability under extreme loads.
Key Industries and Applications:
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- Automotive: For general use all over the vehicle, automated installations can be an option for large volumes
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- Heavy Truck: Can meet the rigorous clamp-load demands of Class 4 through Class 8 trucks
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- Construction and Agricultural Equipment: With sizes to M12 and 1/2″-20, high strength rivet nuts are an ideal product for these applications
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- Renewable Energy: Solar racking systems, Battery and Energy Storage System enclosures, and battery trays
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- Applications that require high clamp load
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- Applications with only access to one side of the workpiece
Installation Video
Products
High Strength Hex Body Rivet Nuts
Open end and Closed End Hex Body High Strength Rivet Nuts
Sherex’s High Strength Hex Body Rivet Nuts come in open end and closed end designs, and in both metric and unified threads that pair with Class 10.9 / Grade 8 hardware.
Hex body rivet nuts will offer the best performance against spin out and pull out.
High Strength Round Body Rivet Nuts
Open end and Closed End Sealed Round Body High Strength Rivet Nuts
Sherex’s High Strength Round Body Rivet Nuts come in open end and closed end sealed designs, and in both metric and unified threads that pair with Class 10.9 / Grade 8 hardware. The round body design is based off Sherex’s Optisert rivet nut, which features aggressive knurls and underhead wedges that help resist the part from spinning in the base material.