PennEngineering® Captive Panel Screw-Low Profile Knob, Spring-loaded - Metric PF61-M3-0-BN

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Low-profile design satisfies many functional and cosmetic requirements. Type PF50 with convenient large head and Phillips recess for tool or finger operation. Available with six-lobe recess.
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Description
Low-profile design satisfies many functional and cosmetic requirements. Type PF50 with convenient large head and Phillips recess for tool or finger operation. Available with six-lobe recess.
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The PF61-M3-0-BN is a low-profile, spring-loaded captive panel screw with an M3 metric thread, designed for installation in thin sheet materials up to 0.040 inches (1.02 mm) thick. It features a carbon steel screw and retainer with a black nitride finish (AMS2753, Section 3), a 300 series stainless steel spring, and a Phillips driver recess. The part includes a clinching shoulder for positive installation stop and is rated for use in sheet hardness up to 80 Rockwell B. The installed height above the sheet is 0.225 inches, with a minimum hole size of 0.038 inches and minimum edge distance of 0.28 inches. It is part of the PF60 series, which shares identical mechanical and dimensional characteristics across variants.

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The PF61-M3-0-BN is a low-profile, spring-loaded captive panel screw with an M3 metric thread, designed for installation in thin sheet materials up to 0.040 inches (1.02 mm) thick. It features a carbon steel screw and retainer with a black nitride finish (AMS2753, Section 3), a 300 series stainless steel spring, and a Phillips driver recess. The part includes a clinching shoulder for positive installation stop and is rated for use in sheet hardness up to 80 Rockwell B. The installed height above the sheet is 0.225 inches, with a minimum hole size of 0.038 inches and minimum edge distance of 0.28 inches. It is part of the PF60 series, which shares identical mechanical and dimensional characteristics across variants.

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Captive Panel Screw-Low Profile Knob, Spring-loaded - Metric - PF61-M3-0-BN - PennEngineering®
Danboro, PA, United States
Captive Panel Screw-Low Profile Knob, Spring-loaded - Metric
PF61-M3-0-BN
Captive Panel Screw-Low Profile Knob, Spring-loaded - Metric PF61-M3-0-BN
Low-profile design satisfies many functional and cosmetic requirements. Type PF50 with convenient large head and Phillips recess for tool or finger operation. Available with six-lobe recess.
  • Low-profile design satisfies many functional and cosmetic requirements.
  • Type PF50 with convenient large head and Phillips recess for tool or finger operation.
  • Available with six-lobe recess.
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Technical Specifications

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Product Category Captive Fasteners
Product Number PF61-M3-0-BN
Product Name Captive Panel Screw-Low Profile Knob, Spring-loaded - Metric
Captive Fastener Class / Type Captive Screws
Metric Thread Notation Metric
Hole Size 0.2165 inch (5.5 mm)
Head Type Other; knob
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