Both rivet nuts and clinch nuts provide strong, reusable threaded connections in thin materials.
However, there are some key differences:
- Installation: Rivet nuts are installed by pulling on the base of the rivet nut, crimping it onto the material;
Clinch nuts are pressed into place, requiring access to both sides of the material.
- Strength: Rivet nuts generally offer a stronger thread and greater spin-out resistance.
- Versatility: Rivet nuts come in a wider variety of shapes, sizes, and can even have floating threads.
- Cost: Standard rivet nuts and clinch nuts have similar costs.