Rivetking ABA43/P500 Open End Blind Rivet Size 43 500-pack

Product Description

The RIVETKING ABA43/P500 is a Size 43 open end blind rivet with a dome head, aluminum body, and aluminum mandrel, packaged in a quantity of 500. The body diameter measures 0.125 inches and the head diameter is 0.25 inches. Grip range runs from 0.126 to 0.187 inches, making this rivet suitable for a range of material stack thicknesses. The bright finish aluminum construction keeps weight low while providing adequate tensile strength of 150 pounds and shear strength of 120 pounds. This rivet meets IFI 114 Grade 11 fastener standards and is manufactured from 5052-series aluminum alloy.

This rivet is used in light fabrication, HVAC ductwork assembly, sheet metal work, electrical enclosure assembly, and general trade installation where a flush-setting, dome-head blind fastener is required. The open end design allows the mandrel stem to remain in the set rivet body, which is standard for most general-purpose blind rivet applications. The 500-piece package quantity is appropriate for job-site use or shop stock. Minimum hole diameter is 0.129 inches, with a maximum hole diameter of 0.133 inches, and a No. 30 drill bit is the correct drill size for proper hole prep.

Key Features

• Open end dome head design - standard profile for general-purpose blind rivet applications
• 5052 aluminum alloy body with matching aluminum mandrel for galvanic compatibility in aluminum assemblies
• Grip range 0.126 to 0.187 inches accommodates varied material stack thicknesses
• Tensile strength of 150 pounds and shear strength of 120 pounds per IFI 114 Grade 11
• Bright finish; body diameter 0.125 inches; head diameter 0.25 inches
• 500-piece package quantity for job-site or shop stock use

Compatibility

Designed for use in standard blind rivet tools accepting Size 43 rivets with a 0.125-inch body diameter. Requires a No. 30 drill bit for proper hole preparation. Compatible with aluminum, light-gauge sheet metal, and similar substrates typical of HVAC ductwork, electrical enclosures, and light fabrication assemblies.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a hand, pneumatic, or battery-powered blind rivet tool sized for a 0.125-inch body diameter rivet. Drill the pilot hole to between 0.129 and 0.133 inches using a No. 30 drill bit for proper fit and set. Insert the rivet body fully into the hole before pulling the mandrel; the mandrel stem will break flush or slightly below the dome head upon full set. Verify grip range matches the total material thickness before selecting this rivet for the application.