Value Collection KP7855-1 Open End Blind Rivet Size 43 100 Pack

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION KP7855-1 is a Size 43 open end blind rivet with a large flange dome head, aluminum body, and aluminum mandrel. It is designed for installations where only one side of the workpiece is accessible. The 3/8-inch head diameter and 1/8-inch body diameter suit light- to medium-gauge sheet metal, panels, and fabricated assemblies. With a tensile strength of 240 pounds and shear strength of 155 pounds, the KP7855-1 meets IFI 114 Grade 11 standards. It is installed by maintenance technicians, sheet metal workers, and general contractors using a standard or pneumatic rivet tool.

This rivet is suited for residential and light commercial applications involving aluminum sheet, ductwork trim, equipment enclosures, signage, and similar thin-material assemblies. The large flange dome head distributes clamping load across a wider area than a standard dome head, making it a good choice for softer substrates or oversized holes. The grip range of 0.126 to 0.187 inches accommodates typical sheet stack-ups in these applications. Sold in a 100-piece package to support single-job or small-batch use.

Key Features

• Size 43 open end blind rivet — installs from one side with no rear access required
• Large flange dome head at 3/8-inch diameter distributes load over a wider bearing area
• Aluminum body and aluminum mandrel — corrosion-resistant and lightweight
• Grip range: 0.126 to 0.187 inches for compatibility with common sheet stack-ups
• Tensile strength of 240 pounds and shear strength of 155 pounds per IFI 114 Grade 11
• Bright finish; 100-piece pack quantity for job-site use

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Size 43 open end blind rivet compatible with hand, lever, and pneumatic rivet tools that accept 1/8-inch body diameter fasteners. Requires a number 30 drill size (0.129 to 0.133-inch hole diameter) in the mating material.

Installation Notes

Drill or punch the mating hole to the specified diameter range of 0.129 to 0.133 inches before installation. Insert the rivet body fully into the hole and set using a rivet tool matched to 1/8-inch body diameter. Confirm the mandrel stem breaks flush or below the head surface after setting. Follow applicable trade or facility safety procedures when working with power tools near live panels or pressurized systems.