"Blind nuts" refer to two different types of fasteners: rivet nuts (or "blind rivet nuts") and T-nuts. Their applications and uses differ, but both are designed to create secure threaded holes in materials where the backside is difficult to access or too thin for traditional nuts and bolts.

Applications and Uses of Rivet Nuts (Blind Rivet Nuts)

Rivet nuts are primarily used to add a threaded insert to a thin or soft material, such as sheet metal, plastics, or composite materials. They are installed from one side ("blind" installation) and provide a strong, reusable thread for a screw or bolt.

Key applications include:

• Automotive Industry: Used for attaching components to car body panels, chassis, and engine mounts, especially where welding is not an option. They are also used for securing interior trim and accessories.

• Aerospace Industry: Critical for fastening components in aircraft interiors and structures where weight and accessibility are major concerns. They were originally developed for this purpose.

• Construction: Used in metal building fabrication to attach fixtures, roofing elements, and other fittings to thin metal surfaces.

• Electronics: Ideal for creating secure mounting points for components inside electronic enclosures and assemblies.

• HVAC Systems: Used for installing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment and ductwork.

• Renewable Energy: Fastening solar panel frames and other components in wind turbine assemblies.

• Marine Applications: Stainless steel rivet nuts are used for fittings and repairs on boats and ships due to their corrosion resistance.

• General Fabrication: Used in a wide range of metal fabrication and industrial manufacturing processes to provide strong, load-bearing threads in thin materials. They are a popular alternative to weld nuts.

Applications and Uses of T-nuts (Tee Nuts)

T-nuts are most commonly used in woodworking to create a strong, flush-mounted threaded hole in wood, particleboard, or other composite materials. Their prongs or flanges bite into the material to prevent the nut from rotating as a bolt is tightened.

Key applications include:

• Furniture Manufacturing: A core application for T-nuts. They are used to attach legs, headboards, and other components, allowing for easy assembly and disassembly of flat-pack or knockdown furniture.

• Cabinetry: Used to create secure and reusable joints in cabinets and other wooden structures.

• Rock Climbing Walls: A very common use is to embed T-nuts into climbing panels, providing a secure and changeable anchor point for handholds.

• DIY Projects and Workbenches: Used by hobbyists and woodworkers to create versatile and strong threaded points for jigs, clamps, or attaching fixtures.

• Audio Equipment: Used to secure speaker drivers or other components within speaker cabinets.