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DEFORM-NUT® - Deformable threaded tubular rivet

DEFORM-NUT® - Deformable threaded tubular rivet
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DEFORM-NUT® - Deformable threaded tubular rivet

Product catalog summary
Introduction to Specialinsert® and Deform-Nut®
Specialinsert® is a company founded in 1974, specializing in fastening systems. It has expanded to include multiple branches, warehouses, production plants, an R&D office, and testing labs in Italy. The company offers mechanical fixing solutions for various materials, including sheet metal, tubes, and innovative materials.

Deform-Nut® Overview
The Deform-Nut® is a metal tubular threaded rivet with a deformable expansion chamber, suitable for applications where internal access is not possible. It is easy to install and offers high mechanical sealing characteristics, usable on materials like aluminum, steel, and composites.

Installation and Tools
Installation requires a cylindrical or hexagonal hole, with a fitting tool used to deform the rivet. No further finishing operations are needed post-installation.

Product Series and Specifications
The document lists various series of threaded tubular rivet nuts, detailing features such as material composition and head type. These include titanium rivets and self-locking rivets.

Contact and Additional Information
For more information, customers are advised to contact Specialinsert®'s technical or sales office or visit their website for technical sheets.
Product Series
  • TCP M Series: Threaded tubular rivet studs with cylindrical shank.
  • ESTCP Series: Threaded tubular rivet studs with semi-hexagonal shank.
  • DEFORM-NUT® Special Products: Specialized rivet nuts for specific applications.
Materials and Standards
  • Products are made from materials such as steel, stainless steel (AISI 316), and light alloys.
  • Compliance with UNI standards ensures quality and compatibility.
Technical Specifications
  • Mechanical values for fasteners, including torque and pull-out force for sizes M3 to M12.
  • Surface treatments like zinc plating for corrosion resistance.
Application and Assembly
  • Suitable for boxed and tubular sections, sheet metal, and composite materials.
  • Assembly is performed using manual or pneumatic tools.
Troubleshooting
  • Addresses common issues such as insert spinning and deformation challenges.
Special Series
  • Deform-TI® Series: Titanium rivet nuts, lightweight and corrosion-resistant, ideal for automotive and marine industries.
  • ETC/A and ETFM/A Series: Self-locking rivet nuts with semi-hexagonal shank, available in steel and stainless steel.
Designation and Dimensions
  • Non-binding dimensions are provided in millimeters, with examples of code designation for product identification.
Conclusion
The document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting and using Deform-Nut® products, emphasizing their versatility, compliance with standards, and suitability for various industrial applications.
Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for various types of threaded tubular rivet nuts, including those with round heads, flush heads, and hexagonal shanks. Materials include different types of steel and stainless steel, with finishes such as zinc plating for steel rivets and natural finish for stainless steel rivets. The thread type is ISO metrical with a 6H tolerance.

Series and Designations
Several series are mentioned, each with specific applications and characteristics. Examples of code designations are provided for each series.

Applications
These rivet nuts are suitable for use on boxed and tubular sections, sheet metal, and other materials.

Assembly
Assembly requires specific manual or pneumatic tools, with recommended tests for optimal fitting conditions.

Dimensions and Tolerances
Includes tables with detailed dimensions for each type of rivet nut, expressed in millimeters.

Recommendations
Technical data sheets are available on the Specialinsert® website for accurate correspondence with UNI 11968 standard codes.
Product Overview
This document provides technical specifications for various series of threaded tubular blind rivet nuts, known as Deform-Nut®, produced by Specialinsert®. These rivet nuts are designed for use in boxed and tubular sections, sheet metal, and other materials.

Specifications
Details several series of rivet nuts, each with specific dimensions and characteristics. Key specifications include grip range, total length, metrical thread, and shank and head dimensions.

Materials and Finishes
Rivet nuts are made from various materials, including steel and stainless steel, with finishes like zinc plating.

Assembly and Application
Suitable for use in boxed and tubular sections, sheet metal, and other materials, installed using specific tools.

Code Designation
Each rivet nut is identified by a specific code indicating its type, grip thickness, thread size, and material.

Standards and References
References the UNI 11968 standard for accurate correspondence between Specialinsert® codes and standard codes.
Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for various types of threaded tubular rivet nuts with hexagonal shanks, including dimensions and materials.

Materials and Finish
Rivets are made from Steel 1.0303 or Stainless Steel 1.4567, with finishes like zinc plating.

Threading
Uses ISO metrical threads with a 6H tolerance.

Code Designation Example
Provides examples for designating rivets based on characteristics.

Applications
Suitable for use on boxed and tubular sections, sheet metal, and other materials.

Assembly
Can be assembled using specific manual or pneumatic tools.

Standards and References
References the UNI 11969 standard for accurate correspondence between Specialinsert® codes and standard codes.
Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for various series of threaded tubular rivet nuts and studs, including APH and AFH series with round and countersunk heads.

Procedures
Assembly is done using specific manual or pneumatic tools.

Standards
Adheres to ISO metrical thread tolerance 6H.

Recommendations
Contact Specialinsert® for product availability and technical assistance.

Quality Assurance
Specialinsert® has implemented a Global Safety & Quality System with IATF certification.

Research and Development
Committed to continuous innovation, with numerous patents and trademarks.

Contact Information
Contact details for Specialinsert® headquarters and branches in Italy are provided.
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Catalog excerpts

DEFORM-NUT® - Deformable threaded tubular rivet-1

DEFORM-NUT® RIVETTO TUBOLARE FILETTATO DEFORMABILE DEFORMABLE THREADED TUBULAR RIVET PRODOTTI ITALIANI DA SEMPRE | ITALIAN MANUFACTURES SINCE EVER

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DEFORM-NUT® - Deformable threaded tubular rivet-2

Specialinsert® è un’azienda presente nel mondo dei sistemi di fissaggio dal 1974. Nasce per iniziativa di tre tecnici commerciali che, grazie alla loro esperienza nel settore dei fastener, decidono di avviarne la commercializzazione in proprio, affiancandole negli anni l’attività di fabbricazione. Specialinsert® was established in 1974 by three sales agents who decided to exploit their experience in the fasteners industry to start up their own retail business. The company later developed and started its own production. Con tre unità locali, due depositi, due siti di produzione italiani, un ufficio...

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INSERTI PER LAMINATI - INSERTS FOR SHEET METAL - DEFORM-NUT® A QUALITY INSERT, VERSATILE AND RELIABLE Deform-Nut® is a metal tubular threaded rivet with cylindrical or hexagonal shank. Its upper part is made by a deformable expansion chamber to anchor the rivet onto the material. Deform-Nut® can be applied to parts with no access to the inside (for example tubes, sheet metal, box structures, composite materials etc.). It is easy and quick to apply, is versatile, aesthetic and with high mechanical sealing characteristics. UN INSERTO DI QUALITÀ, VERSATILE ED AFFIDABILE Il Deform-Nut® è un rivetto...

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INSERTI PER LAMINATI - INSERTS FOR SHEET METAL - DEFORM-NUT® INFO MONTAGGIO E ATTREZZATURE - INFORMATION ON ASSEMBLY AND TOOLS 1 Praticare un foro cilindrico o esagonale atto a ricevere il Deform-Nut® Introdurre il Deform-Nut® nel foro ed azionare l’attrezzo di posa Insert the Deform-Nut® into the hole and activate the fitting tool Bore a cylindrical or hexagonal hole suitable for accommodating the Deform-Nut® Avvitare l’utensile sul Deform-Nut® ed eseguire la deformazione Disinserendo l’attrezzo il Deform-Nut® è pronto per l’assemblaggio Screw the tool into the Deform-Nut® and execute the deformation...

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INSERTI PER LAMINATI - INSERTS FOR SHEET METAL - DEFORM-NUT® INDICE - INDEX

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INSERTI PER LAMINATI - INSERTS FOR SHEET METAL - DEFORM-NUT® Esclusiva - Exclusive Serie Deform-Nut® Series DEFORM-NUT® conforme UNI DEFORM-NUT® UNI-compliant DEFORM-NUT® SPECIALI - Special DEFORM-NUT® products

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INSERT! PER LAMINATI - INSERTS FOR SHEET METAL - DEFORM-NUT® Applicazioni consigliate ■ standard a richiesta - on demand • idoneo- suitable

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INSERT! PER LAMINATI - INSERTS FOR SHEET METAL - DEFORM-NUT Caratteristiche e riferimenti normativi prodotti in acciaio al carbonio Technical data and regulatory framework for carbon steel products Caratteristiche meccaniche elementi collegamento - Mechanical values of fasteners I dati riportati sono indicativi e validi solamente per i prodotti a norme UNI, per le altre gamme di prodotto rivolgersi a uffici tecnici Specialinsert® Data shown are indicative and valid only for UNI standard products, for other product ranges please contact Specialinsert® technical service. Caratteristiche e riferimenti...

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INSERT! PER LAMINATI - INSERTS FOR SHEET METAL - DEFORM-NUT RIVETTI TUBOLARI FILETTATI IN TITANIO TITANIUM THREADED TUBULAR RIVET NUT Su parti scatolate o tubolari, laminati metallici e non. On boxed and tubular sections, sheet metal, other materials. Mediante apposite attrezzature manuali o pneumatiche. By specific manual or pneumatic tools. Per maggiori informazioni riguardanti le disponibilita contattare I'ufficio commerciale Specialinsert®. For more information regarding product availability contact the Specialinsert®sales office.

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ll/pcciolin/crt INSERT! PER LAMINATI - INSERTS FOR SHEET METAL - DEFORM-NUT Sistema brevettato - Patented Deform-Nut® SERIE ETC/A • ETFM/A RIVETTI TUBOLARI FILETTATI AUTOBLOCCANTI GAMBO SEMIESAGONALE THREADED TUBULAR SELF-LOCKING RIVET NUT SEMI-HEXAGONAL SHANK APPLICAZIONE - APPLICATION Su parti scatolate o tubolari, laminati metallici e non. On boxed and tubular sections, sheet metal, other materials. MONTAGGIO - ASSEMBLY Mediante apposite attrezzature manuali o pneumatiche. By specific manual or pneumatic tools. SERIE - SERIES ETC/A (con testa cilindrica • with round head)

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INSERT! PER LAMINATI - INSERTS FOR SHEET METAL - DEFORM-NUT Sistema brevettato - Patented SERIES RIVETTI TUBOLARI FILETTATI AUTOBLOCCANTI ZIGRINATI INCLINATI THREADED TUBULAR SELF-LOCKING RIVET NUT INCLINED KNURLED SHANK Su parti scatolate o tubolari, laminati metallici e non. On boxed and tubular sections, sheet metal, other materials. Mediante apposite attrezzature manuali o pneumatiche. By specific manual or pneumatic tools.SERIE - SERIES TC/A/ZI (con testa cilindrica • with round head) CODICE SERIE - SERIES TFM/A/ZI (con testa a filo laminato • with flush head) CODICE * Quote rilevate su...

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ll/pcciolin/crt INSERT! PER LAMINATI - INSERTS FOR SHEET METAL - DEFORM-NUT ACCIAIO INOX AISI 316 STAINLESS STEEL AISI 316 Deform-Nut® SERIE TC/K • TC/KZ RIVETTI TUBOLARI FILETTATI CON TESTA CILINDRICA IN ACCIAIO INOX AISI 316 THREADED TUBULAR RIVET NUT WITH ROUND HEAD IN STAINLESS STEEL AISI 316 APPLICAZIONE - APPLICATION Su parti scatolate o tubolari, laminati metallici e non. On boxed and tubular sections, sheet metal, other materials. MONTAGGIO - ASSEMBLY Mediante apposite attrezzature manuali o pneumatiche. By specific manual or pneumatic tools. SERIE - SERIES TC/K INOX 316 (lisci • plain)...

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INSERT! PER LAMINATI - INSERTS FOR SHEET METAL - DEFORM-NUT ACCIAIO INOX AISI 316 STAINLESS STEEL AISI 316 RIVETTI TUBOLARI FILETTATI CON TESTA A FILO LAMINATO IN ACCIAIO INOX AISI 316 THREADED TUBULAR RIVET NUT WITH FLUSH HEAD IN STAINLESS STEEL AISI 316 APPLICAZIONE - APPLICATION Su parti scatolate o tubolari, laminati metallici e non. On boxed and tubular sections, sheet metal, other materials. MONTAGGIO - ASSEMBLY Mediante apposite attrezzature manuali o pneumatiche. By specific manual or pneumatic tools. SERIE - SERIES TFM/K (lisci • plain) SERIE - SERIES E TFM/KZ (zigrinati • knurled)MATERIALE...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.