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Self-clinching captive panel screws serve as alternatives to spring-loaded versions

Patented PEM® Type PFHV™ self-clinching captive panel screws from PennEngineering® serve as alternatives to conventional spring-loaded versions. These no-spring steel fasteners integrate a captive screw to minimize loose parts and eliminate the potential risk for damage to internal components associated with unsecured hardware.

The fasteners attach thin metal sheets while enabling subsequent access to an assembly whenever necessary. Their compact and low-profile design is suitable for applications where space or access areas for hardware may be restricted.

The captive panel screws can be used with aluminum or steel sheets as thin as 0.036 in. and exhibiting hardness of HRB 60 or less on the Rockwell B scale or HB 107 or less on the Brinell scale.