The PF11PM series comprises large knob, spring-loaded, plastic PEM® C.A.P.S.® captive panel screws with a Phillips driver recess, designed for installation into sheet materials with a hardness of HRB 80 or less or HB 150 or less. The knob is made of PC/ABS (UL 94V-0, halogen-free), the screw and retainer are hardened carbon steel, and the spring and retaining clip are 300 series stainless steel. The retainer is flare-mounted with a clinching profile, and the screw thread is external, conforming to ASME B1.1, 2A / ASME B1.13M, 6g. The part includes a color-coded knob, with yellow designated by the suffix -Y. The assembly allows for a minimum floating capability of .010"/0.25mm in all directions from center. Installation requires a minimum hole size of 0.170" and is suitable for sheet thicknesses between .036" and .219" for the .112-40 thread size. The maximum installed height above the sheet is .417".
| PennEngineering® | |
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| Product Category | Captive Fasteners |
| Product Number | PF11PM-440-1-Y |
| Product Name | Large Knob, Spring-loaded - PEM C.A.P.S. - Unified |
| Captive Fastener Class / Type | Captive Screws |
| Decimal Thread Diameter | 0.1120 inch (2.84 mm) |
| Unified Thread Notation | Unified |
| Shoulder Diameter | 0.0360 inch (0.9144 mm) |
| Panel Thickness | 0.0360 inch (0.9144 mm) |