Floating panel fasteners

September 10, 2008

PennEngineering has expanded its PEM floating access hardware to include a captive screw assembly for permanent installation into panels of any hardness with the capability to compensate for up to 0.060 in./1.52 mm mating thread misalignment. The licensed MAThread anti cross-threading screw technology adds value by correcting off-angle installations and reliably aligning components.

These floating panel fasteners (Type PF11MW with knurled cap and Type PF12MW with smooth cap) enable subsequent access to an assembly. Type PF11MW meets operator access area requirements similar to UL 508 and Type PF12MW meets service access area requirements similar to UL 1950. They suit close centerline-to-edge applications and can be installed on painted surfaces without marring. Installation requires only minimal squeezing force with punch and anvil to flare their retainer. An exclusive shoulder on the retainer provides a positive stop. The anti cross-thread feature contributes to quick installation by aligning thread helixes for easy driving of fasteners with reduced effort.
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