PEM® types PF50™ and PF60™ self-clinching captive panel screws keep hardware parts count to a minimum by integrating a captive screw in a spring loaded assembly to promote easy and efficient handling and installation.
Their permanent mounting in thin metal assemblies additionally eliminates any risks associated with loose hardware that could fall out, get lost or misplaced, and potentially cause damage to internal components.
These fastener solutions ideally suit panels, covers, drawers, racks, and other access points where secure attachment and subsequent access will be necessary.
Their low profile design minimises protrusion on front panels to satisfy particular functional and cosmetic requirements. When tightened the fastener, depending on size, will protrude only 0.34 inches/8.64mm from the top of the sheet.
PEM types PF50 and PF60 captive panel screws feature a Phillips recess as standard to enable captive screws to be tightened or loosened simply using a Phillips screwdriver (a TORX® recess can be specified). Their large heads (knurled or smooth knobs, depending on type) further allow for operation by hand without tools.
These steel fasteners install permanently in aluminium or steel panels as thin as 0.030 inches/0.8mm and are offered in multiple screw lengths with thread sizes from numbers 4 – 40 through ¼ – 20 and M3 – M6. They can be engineered with MAThread® anti cross-thread technology and can be customised with a scratch-proof DuraBlack™ finish.
Having spent a decade in the fastener industry experiencing every facet – from steel mills, fastener manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, as well as machinery builders and plating + coating companies, Claire has developed an in-depth knowledge of all things fasteners.
Alongside visiting numerous companies, exhibitions and conferences around the world, Claire has also interviewed high profile figures – focusing on key topics impacting the sector and making sure readers stay up to date with the latest developments within the industry.
