Value Collection C88116 Blind Rivet Size 88 Dome Head 50 Pack

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION C88116 is an open end blind rivet with a dome head, designed for fastening applications where access is limited to one side of the workpiece. Featuring an aluminum body and aluminum mandrel with a 5052 material grade, this rivet delivers a tensile strength of 560 pounds and a shear strength of 460 pounds. The dome head measures 0.5 inches in diameter with a head height of 0.08 inches. The body diameter is 0.25 inches, and the length under the head is 0.75 inches. This rivet is installed by machinists, sheet metal workers, plumbers, and HVAC technicians wherever a clean, structural blind-side fastener is required.

The C88116 is suited for residential and light commercial fabrication work including ductwork, equipment enclosures, sheet metal panels, and general assembly tasks. It accepts a minimum grip of 0.376 inches and a maximum grip of 0.5 inches, making it appropriate for material stack-ups within that range. The required hole diameter is 0.257 to 0.261 inches, corresponding to a drill size F. Each package contains 50 rivets.

Key Features

• Open end dome head design provides a flush, rounded finish on the visible face
• Aluminum body and aluminum mandrel rated to material grade 5052
• Tensile strength of 560 pounds and shear strength of 460 pounds
• Grip range of 0.376 to 0.5 inches suits a variety of material thicknesses
• Bright finish on aluminum body reduces surface corrosion in typical indoor environments
• Meets IFI 114 Grade 11 fastener standard
• Sold in a 50-piece package for job-site convenience

Compatibility

Designed as a standard open end blind rivet for sheet metal, ductwork, and general fabrication applications requiring a 0.25-inch body diameter and a drill size F pilot hole.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a standard blind rivet pulling tool sized for a 0.25-inch body diameter. Drill the pilot hole to between 0.257 and 0.261 inches before inserting the rivet. Ensure the grip range of 0.376 to 0.5 inches matches the combined thickness of the materials being joined before driving the mandrel. Dispose of spent mandrels safely, as they eject under tension during setting.