Rivet Nuts - jcb 540-170 Service Manual

A 'Rivet Nut' is a one piece fastener installed 'blind' from
one side of the machine body/framework. The rivet nut 65-
A is compressed so that a section of its shank forms an
'upset' against the machine body/framework, leaving a
durable thread 65-B.
Fig 65.
Rivet nuts are fitted to various parts of the machine body
and framework. They are used in a number of applications,
for instance, hose clamp and hydraulic valve retention etc.
Various sized rivet nuts are available.
Specifications ( T 1-5-23)
nut to be used for particular applications.
If for any reason a new rivet nut requires fitting, then the
correct installation procedure must be followed.
Procedure ( T
1-5-24).
Note: In an emergency, and if no installation tool is
available, it is possible to fit a rivet nut by using a nut and
bolt the same thread diameter as the rivet nut being
installed. However, this is not the recommended method.
1-5-23

Rivet Nuts

K Table 1.
to determine the size of rivet
K Fitting
9803/3750-05 (1-06-00)
Section 1-5 - General Information
TB-001_2
Table 1. Specifications
Rivet Nut Rivet Nut
Thread Outside
Diameter Diameter
M5 7
M6 9
M8 11
M10 13
Note: All dimensions in mm
Service Tools
Rivet Nuts
Material Rivet Drill
Thickness Length Hole
(Total) Dia.
0.25 - 3.00 14.00 7.10
3.00 - 5.50 17.00
0.50 - 3.00 16.00 9.10
3.00 - 5.50 19.00
0.50 - 3.00 18.00 11.10
3.00 - 5.50 21.00
1.00 - 3.50 23.00 13.10
3.50 - 6.00 26.00
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