PF11PM series captive panel screws are spring-loaded, plastic-bodied fasteners with a Phillips drive and external unified threads, designed for installation into sheet metal up to HRB 80 or HB 150 hardness. 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 provides a positive stop during installation and supports a minimum float of 0.25mm in all directions. The part includes a metallic-colored knob (code M) and is threaded for #8-32, with a nominal head height of 0.450 inches and a shank length of 0.350 inches. Installation requires a minimum hole size of 0.170 inches and a minimum edge distance of 0.280 inches.
| PennEngineering® | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Captive Fasteners |
| Product Number | PF11PM-832-1-M-2 |
| Product Name | Large Knob, Spring-loaded - PEM C.A.P.S. - Unified |
| Captive Fastener Class / Type | Captive Screws |
| Decimal Thread Diameter | 0.1640 inch (4.17 mm) |
| Unified Thread Notation | Unified |
| Shoulder Diameter | 0.0360 inch (0.9144 mm) |
| Panel Thickness | 0.0360 inch (0.9144 mm) |
