Rapid Tools RP160 Rivet Nut Adapter RP160 — steel/aluminium, for 60 mm width, black/blue

The Rapid Tools RP160 Rivet Nut Adapter is a tool attachment for installing threaded blind rivet nuts in steel and aluminium. It is designed for use with components that have a 60 mm width and is finished in black and blue. The adapter features a steel and aluminium construction to provide strength where required while keeping weight manageable for workshop or on-site fastening work.

Advantages

The adapter combines steel and aluminium parts to balance durability and reduced weight, and its finishes in black and blue help resist corrosion and provide clear visual identification. It is engineered to fit 60 mm width applications and to work with standard rivet nut installation setups, giving consistent blind rivet nut placement.

Suitable for

• Installing threaded blind rivet nuts in steel components
• Installing threaded blind rivet nuts in aluminium components
• Workshop assembly and maintenance tasks
• On-site fastening jobs where blind rivet nuts are required

When it may not be suitable

This adapter is intended for use with 60 mm width components; it may not fit assemblies or tools that require a different width or incompatible mounting interfaces. It is designed specifically for installing blind rivet nuts and is not a general-purpose fastening tool for other fastener types.

Key specifications

• Material: steel and aluminium construction
• Compatible component width: 60 mm
• Finish: black and blue
• Intended fastener type: threaded blind rivet nuts

How to use

Mount the RP160 adapter to the compatible rivet nut installation tool or fixture following the tool manufacturer's instructions, ensuring the adapter is secured for a 60 mm width setup. Fit the correct rivet nut mandrel and insert the blind rivet nut into the prepared hole in the steel or aluminium workpiece. Operate the rivet nut tool to set the blind rivet nut until it is fully clinched, then release and inspect the installed nut for correct seating.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm that your tool or fixture accepts a 60 mm width adapter.
• Ensure compatibility with the specific size and type of threaded blind rivet nuts you plan to use.
• Verify that steel and aluminium materials and the black/blue finish meet your corrosion and durability requirements.

Usage recommendations

Use the RP160 with the appropriate mandrels and follow the rivet nut tool manufacturer's torque and operation guidelines. Check each installation for proper seating and thread engagement, and replace worn mandrels or adapter components to maintain reliable installation quality.