Both self clinching nuts and rivet nuts are riveting parts, and they are widely used in the field of industrial production. Although their functions are similar, their installation methods and usage scenarios are different. The following will compare rivet nuts and blind rivet nuts to help you better understand them.

1. Differences in installation methods
The installation method of the pressure rivet nut is similar to that of ordinary rivets. It needs to be set on the nut hole by a pressure riveting gun and riveted by pressure. The blind rivet nut needs to be drilled with a drill bit first, and then the blind riveting gun is placed on the rivet, and the blind riveting nut is inserted into the hole by the riveting force of the blind riveting gun, and riveted by the supporting force of the drill bit. Therefore, from the perspective of installation method, pressure rivet nuts are simpler than blind rivet nuts.
2. Different usage scenarios
Clinching nut self clinching fasteners are suitable for installation on plates, dissimilar materials and hard and brittle materials. It can lock the nut quickly and conveniently, while ensuring the firmness and reliability of the riveting. Blind rivet nuts are mainly used for installation on soft and brittle materials, such as plastics, fiberglass, etc., because these materials are relatively fragile. If rivet nuts are used, they may cause damage during installation, but rivet nuts will not.
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Self clinching nuts are a commonly used fastening element, but if they are exposed to a humid environment for a long time, they are prone to rust. If left untreated, rusty nuts can affect fastening performance and even lead to fastener failure. Here are some ways to deal with severe rust on rivet nuts.

Use lubricants: If the nut self clinching fasteners are not severely corroded, you can use some lubricants, such as lubricating oil, spray, etc. to remove rust. The lubricant penetrates the surface of the nut, softening and breaking down the rust, allowing it to loosen before the nut can be unscrewed with a wrench or pliers.
Grinding with alumina abrasive cloth: If the surface of the nut is seriously rusted, it can be polished with alumina abrasive cloth. First remove the nut, then wipe the surface of the nut with an alumina emery cloth to remove the rust layer until the surface becomes smooth. If the rust layer is relatively thick, you can tap the nut with a metal hammer to loosen the rust layer and then grind it.
Chemical cleaning: For heavily corroded nuts, chemical cleaning can be used to remove the rust layer. First remove the nut, then soak the nut in chemical cleaning agent, follow the instructions, generally need to soak for about 20 minutes. The cleaning agent will break down the rust layer, allowing it to come off, then rinse with water and allow to dry.
Replace the nuts: If the nuts are heavily rusted, such as flare-in nuts, that persist after re