CR3243-8-11

CherryMAX — The workhorse structural blind rivet — large bulb, ubiquitous tooling.

Family	CherryMAX (Cherry)
Series	CherryMAX
Head style	Protruding (odd head digit)
Nominal diameter	1/4" (8/32 nominal)
Max grip	0.688" max (11/16)
Decode confidence	high

Decode notes

Cherry part number: CR3 = CherryMAX, CR2 = CherryLOCK. The 2-digit type field encodes the rivet type + material/strength combo (see the Cherry catalog).
Diameter in 1/32"; max grip in 1/16". Head digit: odd = protruding, even = flush.

Series & strength (datasheet)

CR3xxx · e.g. CR3242-6-04

50 ksi (5056-Al / alloy-steel or CRES) to 75 ksi (Monel or INCO) shear — Cherry CA-1011.

Datasheet (PDF) →

CR3243 grip chart — 1/4" (8/32 nominal)

Every catalogued max-grip dash number at this diameter. Stack thickness must fall inside the fastener's grip range — see the design calculators.

CR3243-8-01 CR3243-8-02 CR3243-8-03 CR3243-8-04 CR3243-8-05 CR3243-8-06 CR3243-8-07 CR3243-8-08 CR3243-8-09 CR3243-8-10 CR3243-8-11 CR3243-8-12

Other diameters at this grip:

CR3243-4-11 CR3243-5-11 CR3243-6-11

Sourcing

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Decoded from the published numbering scheme; not a claim that this exact dash number is a stocked SKU, and not a certified design authority. Always verify against the controlling drawing, spec, and your stress group.