Novice question on type of nut 1

[DeanForrester]

Hi, I'm looking for the type of nut used in the attached image of levelling legs (in the red circle).
Many thanks, Dean

 

[goutam_freelance]

Extended thread open ended lug nut.

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[Artisi]

Head for your local hardware store or find a local handyman / help website and ask there.
How many do you need - 4?

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[kjoiner]

Hello,

It kind of looks like a rivet nut. Is it fixed in place? Was it inserted from the side where the wrench is located and expanded into place?

Kyle

 

[SwinnyGG]

That's a crimped threaded insert with a hex body, known as a 'hex rivnut'.

The hole in the two angles which overlap is very likely a punched hex-shaped hole so that the insert cannot turn once installed.

https://www.rivetnutusa.com/hexnut-hex-rivet-nut/

 

[DeanForrester]

Thanks to all. This is a stock photo, it's not mine, I am looking for this nut, yes 4 of them - M8.

I had gotten to full hex rivnut by searching, but was under the impression this one does not have a straight body as hex do. Maybe it's the angle of shooting. Also this one is short compared to other hex rivnuts. Here's another stock image of the same type, they appear kind of standard.

 

[SnTMan]

McMaster-Carr, rivnuts, all kinds...

Regards,

Mike

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[Strong]

Here is a good source for a Flanged Nut:

https://www.mcmaster.com/nuts/flange-nuts/

If you want a replacement for a leveler foot mount:

https://www.zoro.com/kbmt/table-leveler/

Not sure why you need an identical nut when there are practical replacements.

Walt

 

[IRstuff]

I think you are possibly misunderstanding the rivnut; it starts out with a longer body and the riveting action shortens it to what you see in the photo. The one in the photo was probably close to 1/4" longer before it was riveted. Here's a cross-sectional view from the manufacturer's website

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[Strong]

If the nut in question is a hex head rivet nut, then perhaps this one could be a replacement:

https://www.rivetnutusa.com/hexnut-...trademarked version of “hex body rivet nuts”.

Or as Mike mentioned:

https://www.mcmaster.com/rivnuts/heavy-duty-twist-resistant-rivet-nuts/

If you drill out the old Rivet Nut (if there), then you have the option of using a replacement Hex Rivet Nut or two back-to-back Hex Flange Nuts, as already referenced.

Walt

 

[DeanForrester]

Had indeed skipped the riveting part, that does it.
Hex rivnut it is then. The ones over at rivetnutusa.com appear ideal.
Thanks to all for contributing.

 

[moon161]

Keep in mind you need a tool to squeeze them in, rivnuts are no fun without one.

https://www.mcmaster.com/rivnut installer/rivet-nut-tools/

 

[itsmoked]

If you're trying to replace one forget about it! Use whatever nut you have laying around and include a flat washer under it.

If you're looking to install these in a construction of yours then see the RIVNUT stuff well covered above.

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