I've been putting in 1/4" x 20 Rivet Nuts using the manual tool and a wrench. While it works, it's hard work, and I will have hundreds to do before my bus is done. Is there a powered tool you know of that's not too expensive? I've found tools online, but they don't list the price, which makes me think they are many hundreds of dollars.
Here is one such tool:
http://sherexindustries.thomasnet.com/item/-tooling-800-pistol-style-series-installation-tool/800-pistol-style-series-installation-tool/ssg-802-2520?&seo=110
Thanks
I have to ask. Where are you using "hundreds" of these rivnuts?
Hand powered rivnut pullers are quick and pretty much no effort. The bargain use a wrench type are slow and do not do a really good job of seating the flange. Try usatco or any other aircraft supply house. Expect to pay between 50 and 200 dollars. I too would like to know what You are using the rivnuts for? Just nosy,regards john.
About power rivet nut tool cost...so I can only find one for less than $500. None in EBs.
It depend how bad you need rivet nut in your project. Tool cost divide by number of rivet equal the cost per rivet installed plus material.
There are spring steel clip with nut. It calls "U" Extruded Nut.
This is my favorite fastener store. I have been there many times. It like saying "If they don't have it listed in catalog, you don't need it" thing. Look in page 106 and beyond. BTW they have rivet nut too and hand tool.
Motor City Fasteners (http://www.motorcityfasteners.com/AuvecoCatalog.pdf)
I have use the nut rivet and hand tool at GM Tech...they for very low torque application project. They are my last choice in fastener class.
FWIW
Sojourn for Christ, Gerald