Captive Panel Screws

What Are Captive Panel Screws?

Captive panel screws—also known as captive fasteners or simply captive screws—are a type of fastener typically used in PC boards, electronic panels, and assemblies where mounting hardware loss is a common concern. Captive screws help avoid fastener loss by pairing with a retainer within the board, panel, or assembly to create a secure connection that can be loosened without fully removing the fastener itself. Versatile and easy to install, captive fasteners are ideal for numerous applications.


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Captive panel screws are available in six “types” in various configurations, including thumb screws and slotted screws, cone point and blunt point, etc. RC Fasteners & Components stocks four captive screw types, in multiple sizes, lengths, and materials (steel, stainless steel, and brass) to meet your needs.

6 Types of Captive Panel Screws

  • Type 1 captive screw: Slotted captive thumb screw with cone point
  • Type 2 captive screw: Slotted captive thumb screw with larger head length
  • Type 3 captive screw: Slotted captive thumb screw with shoulder washer
  • Type 4 captive screw: Slotted round head captive screw with blunt point
  • Type 5 captive screw: Slotted oval head captive screw with cone point
  • Type 6 captive screw: Slotted Fillister head captive screw with blunt point

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RC Fasteners and Components is your #1 source for superior quality captive panel screws at competitive prices. Order today, request a quote, or contact us to find out how we can save you time and money on your captive panel screw needs.