A rivet gun is a common hand-held tool used to install joints such as rivets or self clinching nuts. However, when using a rivet gun, some problems may sometimes occur, such as the rivet nut cannot be installed, the installation is not tight, and so on. Below are some possible causes of these problems and their corresponding solutions.

Wrong rivet nut self clinching fasteners specifications. Rivet guns are usually equipped with different specifications of rivet nut heads, and different specifications of rivet nuts require different rivet guns. If mismatched rivet nut heads are used, the rivet nut may not fit or may not fit tightly. At this time, the corresponding rivet nut head should be selected according to the size of the rivet nut to avoid using inappropriate tools.
The head of the rivet nut is damaged. Rivet nut heads may become worn or damaged over time, preventing proper rivet nut installation. If the rivet nut head is damaged, it needs to be replaced with a new rivet nut head.
The rivet gun is not operating correctly. When using a rivet gun, it needs to be used according to the correct operation method. Improper handling, such as not properly installing the rivet nut head on the rivet gun, or not adjusting the pressure correctly, can cause the rivet nut to not install properly. When using a rivet gun, read the instruction manual carefully to understand the correct method of use.
The rivet nut is loose. After installing a rivet nut with a rivet gun