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3/8-16 Rivet Nuts, 100PCS Carbon Steel Zinc Plated Threaded Nutserts for Sheet Metal Automotive DIY Projects — Open-Box, 13% Off
Brand: Sprite Science
Condition: Used - Mint
$1397
$1599
-13% Save $202
Updated: 24 days ago
Description
COMPLETE 100-PIECE KIT: Premium pack includes 100 carbon steel 3/8-18 rivet nuts (3/8-16UNC thread). Perfect for professionals and DIY enthusiasts who need reliable threaded Nutserts for multiple projects without running out mid-job.
HEAVY-DUTY CARBON STEEL CONSTRUCTION: Made from high-grade carbon steel with zinc-plated finish that resists corrosion and rust. Provides exceptional strength and long-lasting durability for both indoor and outdoor applications. Built to withstand demanding industrial and automotive environments.
CREATES STRONG THREADS IN THIN MATERIALS: Ideal solution when traditional nuts won't work. Perfect for furniture assembly and repair, automotive restoration, metal fabrication, sheet metal projects, woodworking, electronics enclosures, and general DIY repairs. Works with metal, plastic, fiberglass, and composite materials.
SIMPLE INSTALLATION - NO WELDING REQUIRED: Installs quickly with any standard rivet gun, hand riveter, or rivet nut tool. No special equipment, welding, or tapping needed. Creates reusable, removable threads that are stronger than the base material. Saves time and labor costs on every project.
EXACT SPECIFICATIONS FOR PERFECT FIT: Thread Size: 3/8-16 UNC | Head Diameter: 0.700" (17mm) | Head Height: 0.004" (1.0mm) | Body Diameter: 0.528" (13.4mm) | Total Length: 0.728" (18.5mm) | Grip Range: 0.04"-0.15" (1.0-4.0mm) | Application Hole Size: 0.531" (13.5mm).
Transform Weak Materials Into Strong, Threaded Connections
Struggling to create reliable threads in thin sheet metal, plastic, or wood? Traditional nuts spin freely, and tapping threads often fails in soft materials. The Sprite Science 3/8-16 Rivet Nuts solve this problem permanently.
Why Professional Contractors & DIY Enthusiasts Choose Our Rivet Nuts:
Superior Material Quality
Manufactured from premium carbon steel, our zinc-plated finish provides industrial-grade corrosion resistance, ensuring your fasteners perform reliably.
Universal Compatibility
The 3/8-16 UNC thread is the most common fastener size in North America, making these rivet nuts compatible with thousands of standard bolts, screws, and hardware. Whether you're working on automotive body panels, furniture frames, electronics enclosures, or metal fabrication projects, these inserts deliver professional results.
Stronger Than the Base Material
Once installed, rivet nuts distribute load across a larger surface area than traditional fasteners, creating connections that are actually stronger than the material itself. Perfect for high-stress applications like automotive mounting brackets, heavy furniture hardware, and industrial equipment repairs.
Real-World Applications:
Automotive: Body panel repairs, trunk lid hinges, interior trim mounting, license plate brackets
Furniture: Chair leg repairs, table hardware, cabinet assembly, drawer slides
Metal Fabrication: Sheet metal assemblies, enclosure panels, rack mounting
Electronics: Equipment enclosures, rack mount panels, chassis assembly
Marine: Boat hardware, deck fittings (corrosion-resistant zinc coating)
Easy Installation in 3 Steps:
1. Drill the correct size hole
2. Insert the rivet nut into the hole
3. Pull with rivet gun or hand tool until tight—done!
No welding, no tapping, no special skills required. Creates reusable threads you can remove and reinstall as needed.
Struggling to create reliable threads in thin sheet metal, plastic, or wood? Traditional nuts spin freely, and tapping threads often fails in soft materials. The Sprite Science 3/8-16 Rivet Nuts solve this problem permanently.
Why Professional Contractors & DIY Enthusiasts Choose Our Rivet Nuts:
Superior Material Quality
Manufactured from premium carbon steel, our zinc-plated finish provides industrial-grade corrosion resistance, ensuring your fasteners perform reliably.
Universal Compatibility
The 3/8-16 UNC thread is the most common fastener size in North America, making these rivet nuts compatible with thousands of standard bolts, screws, and hardware. Whether you're working on automotive body panels, furniture frames, electronics enclosures, or metal fabrication projects, these inserts deliver professional results.
Stronger Than the Base Material
Once installed, rivet nuts distribute load across a larger surface area than traditional fasteners, creating connections that are actually stronger than the material itself. Perfect for high-stress applications like automotive mounting brackets, heavy furniture hardware, and industrial equipment repairs.
Real-World Applications:
Automotive: Body panel repairs, trunk lid hinges, interior trim mounting, license plate brackets
Furniture: Chair leg repairs, table hardware, cabinet assembly, drawer slides
Metal Fabrication: Sheet metal assemblies, enclosure panels, rack mounting
Electronics: Equipment enclosures, rack mount panels, chassis assembly
Marine: Boat hardware, deck fittings (corrosion-resistant zinc coating)
Easy Installation in 3 Steps:
1. Drill the correct size hole
2. Insert the rivet nut into the hole
3. Pull with rivet gun or hand tool until tight—done!
No welding, no tapping, no special skills required. Creates reusable threads you can remove and reinstall as needed.
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Product Details
- SKU:
- awhd-us-b0ct2dzwkm
- Model:
- 100-3/8RN
- Country:
- US
- ASIN:
- B0CT2DZWKM
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