As an alternative to metal caps, PennEngineering also offers PEM C.A.P.S. captive panel screws feature
color plastic (PC/ABS) caps. Learn more here.
PennEngineering‘s popular line of PEM PF11 captive panel screws are designed to keep parts to a minimum, preventing hardware loss by staying securely attached to metal panels or other thin material components.
These captive panel screws are an ideal choice for use in datacom or telecom applications, where installation footprints are limited and where fastening and unfastening is often required.
Key features
- Proprietary shoulder on fastener retainer provides positive stop feature for complete and reliable installation
- Anti-cross threading technology reliably corrects off-angle thread mating to ensure proper alignment during installation
- Three mounting styles for design flexibility – self-clinching, flaring, and floating
- Wide range of standard cap selections to suit all application needs
Mounting styles
All mounting styles offers the same profile or look above the sheet or panel where it’s installed:
1. Self-clinching
• Installs flush on back side of panel
• Available in three screw lengths
• Installation video available: Clinch-style mounting
2. Flare-mounted
• Installs flush on back side of panel
• Suitable for close centerline-to-edge applications
• No high installation force required
• Installs into any panel hardness and most thin materials
• Suitable for painted panels
• Installation video available: Flare-style mounting
3. Flare-mounted or floating
• Compensates for mating hole misalignment
• Installs into any panel hardness
• Installation video available: Flare, float-style mounting
To learn more, including specs and a selection guide, click here.
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