Yes, provided that the correct grip range and material are selected. For additional sealing or vibration damping, the Rubber-Nut® is a very good alternative.
Rivet nut for thin soft sheet

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Blind Rivet Nut for Soft & Thin Materials (Deform-Nut® TC/INT)
The Deform-Nut® TC/INT blind rivet nut is specially designed to create strong internal threads in soft or thin materials. With its large grip range (approx. 0.5 – 12.5 mm) and reliable fastening, it’s the ideal solution when access is only possible from one side of the component.
Description
Why choose this blind rivet nut?
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High pull-out and torque resistance thanks to the enlarged contact surface
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Blind installation: access from one side only
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Available in zinc-plated steel
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Clean finish with flat head design
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Free samples available and fast delivery across Europe
Typical applications
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Thin sheets and profiles in aluminium, steel or plastic
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Assemblies where tapping is not possible or not desired
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Environments subject to vibration or material sensitivity
Technical specifications
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Thread sizes: M5, M6, M8
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Grip range: approx. 0.5 – 12.5 mm (depending on variant)
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Head: flat head for a neat, flush installation
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Material: zinc-plated steel
Installation instructions
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Drill a hole according to the specified diameter in the datasheet.
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Insert the blind rivet nut into the hole.
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Rivet using a suitable manual or pneumatic tool.
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Unscrew the threaded mandrel and check the fastening.
Related products
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Titanium blind rivet nut – for maximum strength-to-weight performance
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Rubber-Nut® – sealing and vibration damping without tools
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Manual tool for blind rivet nuts – ideal for small production runs
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Open cylindrical blind rivet nut with locking ring – alternative design
Downloads
The full brochure and technical datasheets are available as PDF files on our download page.
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deform_nut_tc_int.pdfFrequently asked questions about Rivet nut for thin soft sheet
Which tool do I need for installing the rivet nut?
A standard rivet nut tool or an electric/pneumatic setting gun is sufficient. For smaller applications, a manual tool will do. For installation without any tool, the Rubber-Nut® is an excellent alternative.
Can I use this rivet nut in plastic materials?


































