Each tool has the same body size, thereby requiring only one 11/16” ratchet and one 7/8” wrench to install all sizes and styles of rivet nuts. This tool uses a standard socket head cap screw as a mandrel, making replacement convenient and economical.
Expendable tools
These expendable tools are ideal for field repairs or consumer installation of AVK's products. Thread the AVK fastener onto the tool mandrel all the way up. Hold the tool with a box wrench and turn the mandrel with another box wrench or ratchet wrench until the AVK fastener is installed.
aa480 double action lever tool
The AA480N tool features a visual stroke indicator and a convenient spin-off removal knob. This tool installs the full range of AVK’s Spinwall Technology™ product in steel and aluminum and limited sizes of steel and aluminum rivet nuts.
aa170 plier tool
The AA170 tool is ideal for prototyping or making repairs with the A-K, A-L, A-H, A-P., A-O, E-L, and E-H series threaded inserts. Thread the AVK part onto the tool, place into the hole and squeeze the handles.
AA112 Hi-Torquer™
The AA112 is ideal for prototyping or making repairs with the A-T and A-W series threaded inserts. It features a patented Quick Change thread size nose assembly. Thread the insert fully on the mandrel, place into the hole, hold the grip bar while turning the "T" handle clockwise until the insert is installed, then turn the "T" handle counterclockwise to remove from the insert.
aa510n plunger-double action lever tool
The AA510N tool features a visual stroke indicator and a quick acting pull to remove plunger. Due to its larger size, this tool installs the full range of AVK’s Spinwall Technology™ Threaded Insert Product in all materials and various steel and aluminum rivet nuts.