PFK-632-40 is a spring-loaded, broaching captive panel screw designed for permanent installation in printed circuit boards. It features a #6-32 thread, a screw shank length of 0.060 inches, and a maximum sheet thickness of 0.060 inches. The retainer, screw, and spring are all made from 300 series stainless steel, with a nylon retaining ring rated to 200°F (93°C). The part has a minimum hole size of 0.281 inches and requires a minimum distance of 0.260 inches from the hole centerline to the sheet edge. The screw is passivated per ASTM A380 and includes a diagonal knurl for metric thread identification.
Specifications -
Thread Size - - .138-32 (#6-32)
Type - - PFK
Thread Code - - 632
Screw Length Code - - 40
A (Shank) Max. - - .060 in
Min. Sheet Thickness - - .060 in
Hole Size in Sheet + 0.003 - 0.000 - - .281 in
C ± .003 - - .299 in
E ± .010 - - .344 in
G ± .016 - - .250 in
H ± .005 - - .072 in
P ± .025 - - .000 in
T1 Max. - - .360 in
T2 Nom. - - .540 in
Min. Dist. Hole C/L to Edge - - .260 in
Thread Specification - - ANSI B1.1, 2A
Material Retainer1 - - 300 Series Stainless Steel
Material Screw - - 300 Series Stainless Steel
Material Spring - - 300 Series Stainless Steel
Finish Retainer - - Passivated and/or tested per ASTM A380
Finish Screw - - Passivated and/or tested per ASTM A380
For Use in Sheet Hardness - - HRB 70 or less (Hardness Rockwell “B” Scale) /HB 125 or less (Hardness Brinell)
CAD View - - Unfastened
1 The blue plastic retaining rings are a PEM trademark. The temperature limit is 200° F / 93° C.
| PennEngineering® | bisco industries | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Category | Captive Fasteners | Captive Fasteners |
| Product Number | PFK-632-40 | PFK-632-40 |
| Product Name | Captive Screws, Broaching for PC Boards - Unified | Captive Screws |
| Captive Fastener Class / Type | Captive Screws | Captive Screws |
| Decimal Thread Diameter | 0.1380 inch (3.51 mm) | |
| Unified Thread Notation | Unified | Unified |
| Shoulder Diameter | 0.0600 inch (1.52 mm) |
