Value Collection C11286 Blind Rivet Size 43 Dome Head 100pk

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C11286 is an open end blind rivet with a dome head, designed for one-side fastening applications where access to the back of the workpiece is limited or impossible. The aluminum body pairs with a steel mandrel for reliable clamping force across a grip range of 0.126 to 0.187 inches. Body diameter is 0.125 inches (Size 43), and tensile strength is rated at 220 pounds with a shear strength of 170 pounds. The bright finish on the rivet body and phosphate finish on the mandrel provide basic corrosion resistance. Sold in a package of 100, this rivet is a standard fastener used by fabricators, HVAC sheet metal workers, plumbers, and general contractors.

This rivet is suited for residential and light commercial applications including ductwork assembly, metal brackets, enclosures, signs, and general sheet metal fabrication. The dome head profile sits low and provides a clean finished appearance on exposed surfaces. Installation requires a standard blind rivet tool sized for 1/8-inch body diameter. The recommended drill size is No. 30 wire gauge, with a hole diameter range of 0.129 to 0.133 inches.

Key Features

• Open end design allows for one-side installation where back access is restricted
• Dome head with 0.25-inch head diameter and 0.040-inch head height for a low-profile finish
• Grip range of 0.126 to 0.187 inches accommodates varying material stack thicknesses
• Tensile strength of 220 pounds and shear strength of 170 pounds
• Aluminum body (Grade 5056) with steel mandrel for strength and corrosion resistance
• Package quantity of 100 rivets for job-site or shop use

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Size 43 open end blind rivet compatible with any manual or pneumatic rivet tool rated for 1/8-inch body diameter fasteners requiring a No. 30 drill size hole.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed sheet metal workers, plumbers, electricians, and general tradespeople using a hand-operated or pneumatic blind rivet tool. Drill the workpiece to the specified hole diameter range of 0.129 to 0.133 inches before setting the rivet. Insert the rivet body fully into the hole before actuating the tool, and ensure the mandrel stem is fully ejected after setting. Do not substitute drill sizes outside the specified range, as undersized holes can cause rivet body deformation and reduce joint strength.