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Blind Nut into Steel Square Tube
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Blind Nut into Steel Square Tube

Blind Nut into Steel Square Tube

(OP)
Some one makes a simple system for installing a "blind" nut into steel structural tubing without much work.  It may even be proprietary.  I have looked and Googled but not finding what I have seen in magazines - somewhere.

Does this ring a bell for anyone??  Thanks

RE: Blind Nut into Steel Square Tube

lindapter

RE: Blind Nut into Steel Square Tube

A propietary name is NutSert.  They are further known as rivet nuts.

RE: Blind Nut into Steel Square Tube

(OP)
THANKS -  The Hollo-bolt by Lindapter is just what I was thinking - must have had a brain freeze.  We use Lindapter clamps all the time.

RE: Blind Nut into Steel Square Tube

Mike-
Even a blind bolt finds a nut once in a while  

RE: Blind Nut into Steel Square Tube

(OP)
Thanks everyone - this thread is done

AND there are a LOT of nuts on this site - including me.

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