PennEngineering® Large Knob, Spring-loaded - Types PF11M and PF12M - Metric PF12M-M3-5-0-2

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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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The PF12M is a spring-loaded, self-clinching captive panel screw designed for attaching thin metal panels with repeated access, eliminating loose hardware. It features a large knob for manual actuation and a retainer shoulder that provides a positive installation stop. The screw accepts an M3 mating thread and is compatible with painted or stainless steel panels, with options for black-colored caps. It is part of a series that includes variants in flaring and floating mounting styles, though this specific model is self-clinching.

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The PF12M is a spring-loaded, self-clinching captive panel screw designed for attaching thin metal panels with repeated access, eliminating loose hardware. It features a large knob for manual actuation and a retainer shoulder that provides a positive installation stop. The screw accepts an M3 mating thread and is compatible with painted or stainless steel panels, with options for black-colored caps. It is part of a series that includes variants in flaring and floating mounting styles, though this specific model is self-clinching.

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Large Knob, Spring-loaded - Types PF11M and PF12M - Metric - PF12M-M3-5-0-2 - PennEngineering®
Danboro, PA, United States
Large Knob, Spring-loaded - Types PF11M and PF12M - Metric
PF12M-M3-5-0-2
Large Knob, Spring-loaded - Types PF11M and PF12M - Metric PF12M-M3-5-0-2
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 PF12M-M3-5-0-2
Product Name Large Knob, Spring-loaded - Types PF11M and PF12M - Metric
Captive Fastener Class / Type Captive Screws
Metric Thread Notation Metric
Hole Size 0.2500 inch (6.35 mm)
Head Type Other; knob
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