Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Captive Screws",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Catalogue offers 300 extra pages of products from
Ondrives/Rino Industries, which we summarised at the time by saying "Rino Industries' new precision engineered components catalogue is nearly 900 pages long".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Access hardware is self-clinching from
PennEngineering: "Self-clinching access hardware incorporates a captive screw in a spring-loaded assembly to keep parts to a minimum and prevent screws from falling out and damaging internal components".
In November 2004, we covered the news from Moeller Electric
concerning its X-board
- take a look at Consumer distribution boards save install time
which says: "Thanks to market research backing up intuitive product design, Moeller's new X-board consumer unit will save electrical installers significant amounts of time during wiring and installation".
Take a look also at the news release from PennEngineering, Fasteners get a grip on circuit boards,
as well as Board-mounting terminals handle up to 57A from Switchtec,
and No more cross-threads with access hardware from PennEngineering.
See also:
Join PCBs using less hardware
(January 2004)
PEM broaching fasteners are designed for use in or with PCBs and can satisfy component-to-board, board-to-board, and board-to-chassis production-fastening needs using less attachment hardware
Moulded knobs keep captive hardware colourful
(December 2003)
Prism Series captive hardware features a stylised overmoulded knob that can be customised to virtually any colour to designate access points or to match an application's styling scheme
An end to cross threads
(December 2003)
PEM threaded access hardware is now available with a patented 'anti-cross-thread' design to help speed assembly and eliminate failures, repairs, scrap, downtime and warranty service
Plug and socket connectors are fast and safe
(November 2003)
A new range of plug and socket connectors provides faster and safer connections in a wide range of lighting and electrical applications
Strips cover a 'full monty' of electrical uses
(August 2003)
A versatile new range of nylon terminal strips can be used in a wide range of electrical installations and lighting equipment applications
Catalogue doubles as engineering resource
(August 2003)
Southco has a newly designed product handbook it reckons doubles as a comprehensive, global engineering resource
Fasteners fix PC boards fast
(July 2003)
An updated 12-page product bulletin available from PennEngineering Fastening Technologies profiles the complete line of PEM fasteners for use in or with PC boards
Specialist fasteners add value
(June 2003)
Specialist fasteners have always been a strength of the Reliance catalogue
Panel fasteners feature captive screws
(April 2003)
Two new types of PEM self-clinching panel fasteners are designed to enable easy access to components subsequent to assembly
Collars come in one or two pieces
(January 2003)
Clamp collars with captive screws have been available from Huco for several years
Thick walled IP65 enclosure takes the knocks
(September 2002)
Hammond Electronics has a new family of IP65 sealed heavy duty watertight glass reinforced polyester enclosures
Captive screws cut dangers of damage
(August 2002)
A new range of threaded access hardware features captive screws to help keep parts to a minimum and eliminate risks associated with loose hardware that could fall out and damage internal components
Fasteners for use in or with PC boards
(June 2002)
An updated 12-page product bulletin available from PEM Fastening Systems profiles the complete line of PEM fasteners for use in or with PC boards
The optimal PC*MIP front-panel solution?
(February 2000)
These panels provide engineers with easier assembly, comprehensive EMC shielding and an aesthetically pleasing appearance, all at a competitive price