Rivetking. ABL0523/P100 Tri Folding Blind Rivet Size 523

Product Description

The RIVETKING. ABL0523/P100 is a tri folding blind rivet designed for applications where only one side of the workpiece is accessible. Sized at 5/32-inch body diameter with a dome head, this rivet installs with a standard blind rivet tool and creates a wide-flange fold on the blind side that distributes load across thin or soft materials. Tensile strength is rated at 224 pounds and shear strength at 134 pounds. The aluminum body and aluminum mandrel combination keeps weight low and offers adequate corrosion resistance for general-purpose indoor and light outdoor use. Sold in a package of 100.

This rivet is suited for sheet metal fabrication, HVAC ductwork assembly, electrical enclosure work, and general light-gauge panel fastening. The tri folding design is especially useful in applications involving thin substrates or soft materials such as plastic sheeting, thin aluminum panels, or composite board, where a standard rivet might pull through. Grip range runs from 0.04 to 0.275 inches, making it adaptable across a range of material stack thicknesses. Installers in HVAC, electrical, and general mechanical trades will find this size useful for everyday blind fastening tasks.

Key Features

• Tri folding blind side provides wide load distribution on thin or soft materials
• 5/32-inch body diameter fits holes from 0.165 to 0.178 inches
• Grip range of 0.04 to 0.275 inches accommodates varied material thicknesses
• 224-pound tensile strength and 134-pound shear strength for reliable mechanical hold
• Bright finish aluminum body and aluminum mandrel for lightweight general-purpose use
• Dome head with 0.315-inch head diameter and 0.032-inch head height for low-profile seating

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose blind rivet compatible with standard hand and pneumatic blind rivet tools that accept 5/32-inch nose pieces. Suitable for use in light-gauge sheet metal, aluminum panel, and composite material assemblies.

Installation Notes

Install with a blind rivet tool sized for a 5/32-inch mandrel. Drill or punch the hole to between 0.165 and 0.178 inches before insertion. Ensure the material stack thickness falls within the 0.04 to 0.275-inch grip range for a proper set. Do not overdrive or use an undersized nose piece, as this can cause mandrel fracture before the rivet body fully folds.