Value Collection 34158 Open End Blind Rivet Size 44 100 Pack

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 34158 is a Size 44 open end blind rivet with a large flange dome head, steel body, and steel mandrel with a phosphate finish. It is designed for permanent fastening applications where access is limited to one side of the workpiece. The body diameter is 0.125 inches, the head diameter is 0.375 inches, and the grip range spans 0.188 to 0.250 inches. With a tensile strength of 410 pounds and a shear strength of 305 pounds, this rivet delivers reliable holding power in light structural and sheet-metal assemblies. Licensed tradespeople and assembly technicians install these in production, maintenance, and repair contexts.

This rivet is suited for residential and commercial applications involving HVAC ductwork fabrication, electrical enclosure assembly, plumbing fixture mounting, and general sheet-metal work. The large flange dome head distributes clamping load over a wider surface area, which is useful when fastening softer or thinner base materials. Each package contains 100 rivets, making it appropriate for job-lot stocking and ongoing service inventory.

Key Features

• Open end design allows standard blind installation with single-side access
• Large flange dome head at 0.375 inches diameter for increased load distribution
• Steel body and steel mandrel for consistent strength across the grip range
• Grip range of 0.188 to 0.250 inches accommodates common sheet-metal stack thicknesses
• Tensile strength of 410 pounds and shear strength of 305 pounds per IFI Grade 30
• Phosphate-finished mandrel reduces friction during installation

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Size 44 open end blind rivet compatible with any rivet tool accepting a 0.125-inch body diameter. Requires a drilled or punched hole sized to 0.129 to 0.133 inches, corresponding to wire drill size 30.

Installation Notes

Install with a hand-operated or pneumatic rivet tool rated for 0.125-inch body diameter rivets. Drill or punch the hole to the specified diameter range before inserting the rivet body. Ensure the mandrel stem is fully seated in the tool nosepiece before applying pulling force. Inspect the set head and flange for full seating against the workpiece surface after installation to confirm proper clinch.