captive screws

Captive panel screws are designed to help keep parts to a minimum and eliminate risks associated with loose hardware that could fall out and damage internal components. These panel fastener assemblies are ideal to attach metal panels or other thin material components in applications where subsequent access will be necessary.

Low-profile design satisfies many functional and cosmetic requirements.Convenient large head for tool or finger operation

1. Prepare properly sized mounting hole in sheet. Do not perform any secondary operations such as deburring

2. Place fastener into recessed anvil, and place workpiece(preferably the punch side) over shank of fastener.

3. With installation punch and anvil surfaces parallel,apply squeezing force until the shoulder of the retainer comes in contact with the sheet material.