Panel Fasteners
Self-Clinching & Weld Fasteners

Panel Fasteners

Captive screws that stay with the panel when opened.

Section
Self-clinching
Type
Panel fasteners & captive screws
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Overview

Panel fasteners are captive screw assemblies clinched into the door or cover. The screw stays with the panel when it is opened, so no screws are lost during service.

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-PFS2, SG-PFC2
Zinc Plated SteelSG-PFS2
Stainless SteelSG-PFC2
SizesM3, M4, M5, M6
Sheet hardness (SG-PFS2)HRB 80 or less
Sheet hardness (SG-PFC2)HRB 70 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 code4062507294507294608204
A max.1.531.531.531.53
B max.6.717.98.7210.47
C ±0.46.49.57.911.114.37.911.114.39.512.715.9
D ±0.131.832.082.082.46
E ±0.257.929.5310.3111.89
L nom.13.7217.5317.5322.35
L1 max.9.1411.4311.4714.73
Min. sheet thickness1.531.531.531.53
Recommended hole size +0.086.737.908.7410.49
Screw protrusion before installation ±0.6403.203.26.403.26.403.26.4
Min. distance to edge of sheet6.357.878.639.65

Performance data: SG-PFS2 / SG-PFC2

ThreadM3M4M5M6
Installation (kN) – aluminium10.813.013.415.6
Installation (kN) – steel13.417.017.922.3
Pushout (N) – aluminium1070133517801780
Pushout (N) – steel1335178022302670

Key features

  • Screw stays captive
  • Steel and stainless
  • Repeated opening

Applications

Access panelsEnclosure doorsMachinery coversElectronics
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