PFC2P-M3-40 Captive Panel Screw with Recessed Phillips Head
- Part No : PFC2P-M3-40
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- Part Number: PFC2P-M3-40
- Product Type: Spring-loaded self-clinching captive panel screw
- Thread: M3 × 0.5
- Screw Length Code: 40
- Drive: Recessed Phillips head, #1
- Minimum Sheet Thickness: 1.53 mm
- Mounting Hole: 6.73 mm
- Minimum Edge Distance: 6.35 mm
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Detailed description
Recessed-head captive screw with tool access
The PFC2P-M3-40 captive panel screw is a spring-loaded, self-clinching fastener with an M3 × 0.5 thread and a recessed Phillips head. Its cylindrical retainer surrounds the screw head in the retracted position, distinguishing this tool-access configuration from captive screws with exposed knurled knobs.
The product image shows the spring, retainer and screw as an assembly. The captive arrangement keeps the screw with the panel hardware during opening. When reviewing an access-panel design, allow a direct driver path to the recessed head and check the clearance needed for screw movement.
PFC2P-M3-40 catalog specifications
| Parameter | Catalog value |
|---|---|
| Thread | M3 × 0.5 |
| Screw length code | 40 |
| A | 1.53 mm |
| Minimum sheet thickness | 1.53 mm |
| Mounting hole diameter | 6.73 mm |
| C | 6.71 mm |
| E | 7.92 ±0.25 mm |
| G | 6.4 ±0.4 mm |
| P | 0 ±0.64 mm |
| T1 | 9.14 mm |
| T2 | 13.72 mm |
| Driver size | #1 |
| Minimum hole-center-to-edge distance | 6.35 mm |
Source: LAMBOOR Standard Fasteners Catalog V0.1, printed page 12 (PDF page 17). Dimension letters correspond to the catalog drawing. The catalog’s measured values are for reference; the actual product governs.
Review mounting and service access
Check the mounting hole, minimum sheet thickness and hole-center-to-edge distance against the panel drawing. Review mating-thread location separately from the retainer envelope. Plan driver access in the assembled product, not just in the loose panel, and validate installation settings for the actual sheet material.
Frequently asked questions
Should PFC2P-M3-40 be selected for finger-only operation?
No. Its recessed Phillips head is a tool-access design. If operators must release the panel by hand, review a suitable exposed-knob configuration and verify its dimensions rather than assuming it is interchangeable.
Is the 40 code the overall screw length in millimeters?
No. The catalog uses 40 as a screw length code. Use the drawing and the G, P, T1 and T2 dimensions to evaluate the assembly instead of specifying a 40 mm overall length.
Does P = 0 mean there is no need to check engagement?
No. P is a dimension in the catalog drawing, not an engagement guarantee. The mating-thread position and panel stack determine engagement; review both before approving the fastener.
Quotation checklist
Send PFC2P-M3-40, quantity, panel material and thickness, and the mating-part drawing. Include any material, finish or inspection requirements in the enquiry so they can be reviewed for the requested supply.
