Installation Solution For Straight Shank/Hexagon Rivet Nut

Protective measures! 

• Wear safety goggles
• Wear protective gloves

Hexagon head/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread 8) with hand rivet gun ZS308 

Attention! 

Risk of damage!

Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the drill bit slipping and causing significant paint damage.

1. Mark position of bore and then punch-mark component

   Attention  !

   If the determined drill bit diameter is not observed:

   • the knurling on the straight shank rivet nut is rendered useless
   • the component will be damaged when the straight shank rivet nut is inserted

   Determining suitable drill bit: 

   Depending on the rivet nut shaft diameter, the next drill bit diameter higher (5/10 step) can be used.

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   E.g. with a shaft diameter of 10.1 mm, the 10.5 mm drill bit can be used. The 11.0 mm drill bit must not be used.

2. Drill bore with appropriate drill bit and deburr, pilot-drill with a smaller drill bit if necessary

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3. Clean component, eliminate paint damage if necessary

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   Attention! 

   To avoid corrosion, stop chips/shavings with cavity sealant.

   PLEASE OBSERVE THE NOTES ON CORROSION PROTECTION .

4. Preserving cavity

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   Attention! 

   Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.

   Make sure straight shank rivet nut correctly contacts component.

5. Fit rivet nut with hand rivet gun.

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Hexagon head/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread M12) with hand rivet gun MB512 

Attention! 

Follow manufacturer's operating instructions.

Make sure hexagon rivet nut correctly contacts component.

Fit rivet nut with hand rivet gun.

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