Steeves Agencies carries a wide range of captive fasteners. Why use captive fasteners?
- They never get lost! Captive fasteners remain attached to your panel or door whether they’re fastened or not, making them ideal for doors or panels that are frequently removed.
- They are easy to use! Some are threaded, others use a “quarter-turn” to latch and unlatch. It’s never been easier to secure a panel
- They offer more choices! Captive fasteners come in a range of varieties- any thread, any stud length, any installation style (press-in, thread in, snap-in), and now, any COLOR!
When selecting a captive fastener for your project, you should consider these things:
- The nature of the application: Is it outdoors, where it might be exposed to harsh weather or corrosive elements?
- Any access restrictions or code requirements: if access to your enclosure must be limited (for CSA approved products) then perhaps a tool-operated fastener would be necessary. We have many options to suit those needs
- Ease of use: if finger access is required (no keys or special tools) then you might need a fasteners with a knurled head.
Anything’s possible! Here are some examples of fasteners we can supply, all from Southco, the world’s leading manufacturer of access hardware! Call us today for more information.
- Numerous captivation styles accommodate a variety of materials (including PC boards) and access requirements for industry standard metric and Imperial screw thread sizes
- “Prism-Series” colored fasteners coordinate hardware to design schemes or differentiate access points through color
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- Generously sized screw knobs, spring-ejected convenience, highly polished appearance
- Stainless steel screws and standoff housings provide corrosion resistance
- Also available in captivation styles without metal standoff, for economy and simplicity
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- Provide a low profile and smaller footprint for limited space applications
- Heat-treated steel screw for high-torque strength in a small package
- Also available in stainless steel for corrosion resistance
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- Maximize heat transfer from components to heatsink
- Positive fastening under shock and vibration
- Design compensates for non-coplanar condition between top surface of chip and PCB
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- Captive housing is press-fit into panel to sit flush with surface with screw fastened
- For use in aluminum or low-carbon steels that are 1/4 hard or softer
- Also available in stainless steel for corrosion resistance
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- Press-fit design affixes spring-ejected nut to panel
- Provides quick fastening to externally threaded studs
- Available in blind hole or through-hole styles
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