The M2.5 Miniature Pan Head Captive Machine Screw, part number S704SZM025010, is made from stainless steel and is designed for use in precision instruments. This screw features a captive design that prevents loss during installation and removal, making it suitable for securing protective covers that require easy mounting and removal. It complies with CE marking requirements and the EU Machinery Directive. The installation process involves creating a tapped hole in the cover, threading the screw through, and tightening it to the machine frame. The screw is compatible with cover thicknesses of 0.3 mm or more.
Industrial fasteners are hardware devices that join two or more items together, creating a semi-permanent or permanent connection. The fasteners most frequently used by machinery designers are screws, nuts, retaining rings, and various types of pins because of the basic role that they play in the assembly of mechanisms. Various industrial hardware components are used in the assembly process including knobs, washers, spacers, shims, handles, springs, spring-powered reels, and ball plunger screws.
Fasteners play a vital role in a wide range of applications, from everyday household items to medical devices, robotics, and even outer space. Careful consideration must be given before selecting the most appropriate fastener for an application.
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| Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Screws |
| Product Number | S704SZM025010 |
| Product Name | M2.5 Miniature Pan Head Captive Machine Screw, Stainless Steel |
| Screw Type | Cap Screw |
| Head Type | Round Head; Other; Round |
| Standard Drives | Philips / Frearson |