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Small-Head Hexagonal Rivet Nuts for Metal Panel Communication Cabinets

Small-head hexagonal rivet nuts are widely used in metal panel communication cabinets due to their compact head design, anti-rotation performance, and excellent adaptability to thin sheet materials. They are specifically engineered to meet the fastening requirements of communication cabinet manufacturing, where space is limited and material thickness is minimal.

Structural Design Features

Small-head hexagonal rivet nuts are a specialized form of threaded insert, featuring a reduced head diameter and thickness compared to standard flat-head or countersunk rivet nuts. This design enables cleaner assembly and a better surface appearance on thin metal panels.

Key structural characteristics include:

Hexagonal head and body design, installed into a matching hex-shaped hole

Anti-rotation performance, preventing the rivet nut from spinning during tightening

High torsional resistance, ensuring stable threaded connections

Standard thread sizes from M3 to M12, with M6 and M8 being the most commonly used for thin metal panels

Advantages in Communication Cabinet Applications

Optimized for Thin Metal Panels and Limited Space

Communication cabinet panels are typically manufactured from thin steel sheets or tubes ranging from 0.5 mm to 6.0 mm in thickness. The small-head design is ideal for thinner panels, minimal chamfers, or no chamfer conditions, delivering a flush fit and a neat exterior finish.

Single-Sided Installation

Small-head hex rivet nuts can be installed entirely from one side of the workpiece, solving installation challenges in enclosed cabinets where access to the back side is restricted or unavailable.

Efficient and Reliable Fastening

Installation is completed in a single step using manual or pneumatic rivet nut tools, providing consistent expansion, strong pull-out resistance, and high production efficiency.

Alternative to Welding and Thread Tapping

By replacing welded nuts and tapped threads, small-head hexagonal rivet nuts eliminate common issues such as:

Base material melting or deformation

Heat-affected surface damage

Thread stripping in thin sheet metal

This significantly improves assembly quality and long-term reliability.

Suitable for Non-Structural Load-Bearing Connections

Many internal components of communication cabinets—such as module mounting plates, internal trims, and brackets—require non-structural yet reliable threaded connections. Small-head hex rivet nuts offer a lightweight, secure solution without the need for backside support nuts.

Materials and Surface Protection Options

Small-head hexagonal rivet nuts are commonly manufactured in:

Carbon steel (including high-strength grades such as Class 8.8)

Stainless steel (304 or 316)

Available surface treatments, such as zinc plating, enhance corrosion resistance and allow the fasteners to perform reliably in a variety of indoor and outdoor cabinet environments.

Typical Application Scenarios

In communication cabinet manufacturing, small-head hex rivet nuts are frequently used for:

External panel fastening, providing threaded fixing points for internal equipment modules

Internal component mounting, such as guide rails, brackets, and decorative panels

Sheet metal stacking connections, combining rivet and nut functions to simplify assembly.

Sealing-required areas, where closed-end (blind) rivet nuts offer additional protection against dust and moisture ingress

Summary

With their compact head design for thin panels, hexagonal anti-rotation structure, single-sided installation capability, and efficient cold-form riveting process, small-head hexagonal rivet nuts have become a highly effective and widely adopted fastening solution for metal panel communication cabinets.

They provide manufacturers with a reliable alternative to welding and tapping while improving assembly efficiency, appearance, and long-term performance.

The inner packaging is a plastic bag, and the outer packaging is a carton. Then the tray. Carton size: 29*19*19.5CM and 23.5*17.5*8, CM and pallet size: 215*100*90CM, or as your request