PennEngineering® Large knob, spring-loaded Types PF11 and PF12 - Metric PF12-M4-2--FAS

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Shoulder on retainer provides positive stop during installation. Available in self-clinching, flaring, or floating mounting styles. Available with knurled or un-knurled metal cap, black metal cap, or a custom color plastic cap.
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Description
Shoulder on retainer provides positive stop during installation. Available in self-clinching, flaring, or floating mounting styles. Available with knurled or un-knurled metal cap, black metal cap, or a custom color plastic cap.
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PF12 captive panel screws are spring-loaded, large-knob fasteners designed for secure attachment of thin metal panels with repeated access. They install into pre-punched holes and retain the screw to prevent loss. The M4 thread size is rated for a retainer pushout force of 445 N and an installation force of 13.3 kN in cold-rolled steel, and 710 N purge force. The fastener is compatible with cold-rolled steel and aluminum sheets. Mounting style is self-clinching.

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PF12 captive panel screws are spring-loaded, large-knob fasteners designed for secure attachment of thin metal panels with repeated access. They install into pre-punched holes and retain the screw to prevent loss. The M4 thread size is rated for a retainer pushout force of 445 N and an installation force of 13.3 kN in cold-rolled steel, and 710 N purge force. The fastener is compatible with cold-rolled steel and aluminum sheets. Mounting style is self-clinching.

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Large knob, spring-loaded Types PF11 and PF12 - Metric - PF12-M4-2--FAS - PennEngineering®
Danboro, PA, United States
Large knob, spring-loaded Types PF11 and PF12 - Metric
PF12-M4-2--FAS
Large knob, spring-loaded Types PF11 and PF12 - Metric PF12-M4-2--FAS
Shoulder on retainer provides positive stop during installation. Available in self-clinching, flaring, or floating mounting styles. Available with knurled or un-knurled metal cap, black metal cap, or a custom color plastic cap.
  • Shoulder on retainer provides positive stop during installation.
  • Available in self-clinching, flaring, or floating mounting styles.
  • Available with knurled or un-knurled metal cap, black metal cap, or a custom color plastic cap.
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Technical Specifications

  PennEngineering®
Product Category Captive Fasteners
Product Number PF12-M4-2--FAS
Product Name Large knob, spring-loaded Types PF11 and PF12 - Metric
Captive Fastener Class / Type Captive Screws
Unified Thread Notation Unified
Metric Thread Notation Metric
Hole Size 0.3118 inch (7.92 mm)
Head Type Other; knob
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