If you are making furniture with a wooden frame you have to join wooden elements together and often add items like castors to the wooden frame. Gluing, screwing and nailing are fine for some joints. But for strong, reliable and precise connections in sofa frames, beds, office, contract and domestic furniture, T Nuts are by far the best fixing option.
T Nuts, also known as Tee Nuts, are threaded fasteners that provide a strong, secure anchor point for bolting components like castors, feet and headboard bolts to wood or other materials. These specialised fasteners are typically driven into pre-drilled holes and are especially effective in applications where a flush, reliable fit is essential.
A pronged T Nut is installed by tapping it into a pre-drilled hole using a hammer. The sharp prongs grip the wood and prevent the nut from rotating, offering excellent stability. Once inserted flush with the surface, the bolt can be driven through the mating part and into the internal thread of the T Nut. This makes pronged T Nuts ideal for furniture assembly and applications requiring repeated assembly and disassembly.
Manufactured from mild steel, pronged T Nuts are available in various sizes and styles. Our team can provide free samples from our extensive stock range, or we can demonstrate how a T Nut works by inserting it into your sample material.
Rivet T-Nuts are designed for machine insertion and are ideal for high-volume wood assembly operations. Cold forged for strength, these T-Nuts feature a heavy flange and large head to deliver superior pull-through resistance and durability.
During installation, the unthreaded portion of the barrel is riveted over, providing exceptional push-out resistance and eliminating the need for over-stapling. This design also forms a natural lead-in for the bolt, helping to prevent cross-threading. This is especially beneficial in applications where customers may install components such as castors post-delivery.
Available in various sizes, Rivet T-Nuts come with small or large bases to suit different applications. We offer guidance on selecting the right T-Nut inserts for wood and the most suitable machine for your production needs.
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We offer both table top machines and floor standing Sigma T Nut machines for streamlined T Nut installation. These machines ensure consistent and accurate insertion of T Nuts, reducing errors, speeding up production, and lowering return rates.
See our T Nut Insertion Machines in action or book a trial with our team. Send us a timber sample and we’ll insert the T Nuts, returning it to you for inspection. We can also visit your site to demonstrate and discuss your application in detail.
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Contact our experts on +44 1623 551 800 or email us. We’re happy to help you select the right pronged T Nut and weld nut, or stainless steel weld nuts for your specific application.
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