RIV-FLOAT® Small Flange, Floating Thread Rivet Nuts | Sherex® by PEM® Floating Thread Fasteners
RIV-FLOAT® RFK – Small Flange, Floating Thread Rivet Nut
The RFK is the small flange variant within the Sherex® by PEM® RIV-FLOAT® rivet nut family. It provides the same internally floating thread design as the RFL for tolerance compensation and misalignment correction. The open-end design accommodates through-fastener configurations and extended thread engagement depths.
Product Specifications
- Body style: Round body with internal floating thread
- Thread sizes: M4, M5, M6, (metric) | #8-32, #10-32, 1/4"-20 (unified)
- Material: Steel (zinc plated)
- Float range: ±0.6 mm radial (typical)
Key Benefits
- Compensates for hole misalignment without rework
- Helps prevent cross-threading
- Open-end design for through-fastener applications
- Installs in standard round holes — no special hole preparation required
- Compatible with Sherex® by PEM® spin-pull installation tools
- Install RIV-FLOAT using hydro-pneumatic spin-pull tools
Typical Applications
- Automotive assemblies
- General industrial applications with tolerance stack-up issues
- Aerospace cabins
- Enclosures, Furniture assembly, HVAC, Appliances
