Recess Panel Fasteners
Self-Clinching & Weld Fasteners

Recess Panel Fasteners

Captive panel screws that sit in a recess.

Section
Self-clinching
Type
Panel fasteners & captive screws
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Overview

Recess panel fasteners are captive screws with a recessed retainer, so the screw head sits low and tidy on the panel surface.

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-PFC2P
Stainless SteelSG-PFC2P
SizesM3, M4, M5, M6
Sheet hardness (SG-PFC2P)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 code4060507294507294628204
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
Driver sizeNo. 1No. 2No. 2No. 3
E ±0.257.929.5310.3111.89
L nom.13.7217.9117.9122.99
L1 max.9.412.1912.4515.75
Min. sheet thickness1.531.531.531.53
Recommended hole size +0.086.737.928.7410.49
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-PFC2P

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

Key features

  • Low, neat profile
  • Stainless steel
  • Captive screw

Applications

Front panelsAccess coversInstrumentsElectronics
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