Captive Panel Screws
Self-Clinching & Weld Fasteners

Captive Panel Screws

Spring-loaded captive screws with knurled knob, M3 to M6.

Section
Self-clinching
Type
Panel fasteners & captive screws
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Overview

Captive panel screws have a spring-loaded stainless screw in a nickel-plated retainer with an aluminium knob. The screw retracts when undone and stays with the panel.

Full dimensions, preferred lengths and installation / push-out / torque-out performance data are in the tables below, taken from the self-clinching fasteners catalogue.

Specifications

Part numbersSG-PF11
MaterialNickel Plated Heat Treated Steel (Retainer), Aluminium (Knob), Stainless Steel (Screw & Spring)
SizesM3, M4, M5, M6
Sheet hardness (SG-PF11)HRB 80 or less

Dimensions & performance data

All dimensions in mm unless stated. Values from the self-clinching fasteners catalogue. Install into sheet within the hardness limits shown in the specifications.

Dimensions (mm)

ThreadM3M4M5M6
Screw length code010120122
A max.0.920.920.920.92
Min. sheet thickness0.920.920.920.92
Recommended hole size +0.085.567.927.929.53
C max.5.547.907.909.50
E ±0.2510.5913.0613.0614.61
G ±0.644.325.845.847.378.895.847.378.8910.41
P ±0.6401.5201.523.0501.523.053.05
T1 nom.7.8711.4311.4313.46
T2 nom.11.4316.2616.2620.07
Driver size#1#2#2#3
Min. distance to edge of sheet7.118.388.3811.68

Performance data: SG-PF11

ThreadM3M4M5M6
Installation (kN) – aluminium6.713.313.315.6
Installation (kN) – steel11.120.020.022.2
Pushout (N) – aluminium355445445465
Pushout (N) – steel645710710865

Key features

  • Spring-loaded, retracts when open
  • Knurled knob for hand use
  • Stainless screw and spring

Applications

Rack panelsAccess doorsInstrumentsMedical equipment
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