Sheet metal fastener name?

[halfafish]

I know there is this thing, but I can't remember what it is called. If you want to attach a nut to sheet metal but don't want to weld it, there is something you can drill a hole then securely attach a nut for future installations.

What the heck is that thing called?

 

[Dana67Dart]

Nutsert
Rivet nut

10 in. Professional Rivet Nut Setter Kit

Amazing deals on this 10In Pro Rivet Nut Setter at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

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As 4spdragtop mentioned

Cage nut

U Clips

 

[4spdragtop]

Cage nut?

 

[MidnightSwinger]

Rivnut?

 

[Jadaharabi]

Rivet nut

10 in. Professional Rivet Nut Setter Kit

Amazing deals on this 10In Pro Rivet Nut Setter at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Edit. I'm old, I missed it in post 2. Lol

 

[halfafish]

Yep, that's the critter! Thanks folks!

 

[Super-Cuda]

I know there is this thing, but I can't remember what it is called. If you want to attach a nut to sheet metal but don't want to weld it, there is something you can drill a hole then securely attach a nut for future installations.

What the heck is that thing called?

Its called a rivsert or rivnut.

The install tool usually comes in a kit with different heads for different rivets.

I have used them for multiple purposes where a part or panel may be removed in the future.

 

[mopowers]

There's no need for a special tool if you don't plan on installing a bunch of them.

 

[toolmanmike]

There's no need for a special tool if you don't plan on installing a bunch of them.

Home made and handy! Pretty slick! I need to put a couple of those in my firewall for the voltage regulator to bolt to. Without the black silicone sealer of course.

 

[bcschief]

Also heard them called clipnuts

 

[toolmanmike]

Here's a clip nut