Components that prevent screws from falling off from covers and getting lost

What are Captive Screws?

Captive screw is a screw whose thread part is applied by relief cut to avoid falling out.
The screw is structured to catch on the cover screw hole not to fall out of the cover even when removed from the frame.
NBK has standardized products for fall prevention of machine parts categories, including captive screw.

CE Marking

CE Marking (CE Mark) is a mark demonstrating that the manufacturer is in compliance with the EC Directive for products such as machinery and equipment.
Products that are exported or distributed to EC member states must comply with the EC Directive. Therefore, in order to circulate the products in EU member states, CE Marking is required to demonstrate that they comply with the EC Directive.
According to the "EU Machinery Directive Annex 1" of "Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)" in the EC Directive, screws that secure a protective cover or inspection cover of equipment and devices must not fall out of the cover when it is removed.

Excerpt from "EU Machinery Directive Annex 1"

1.4.2 Special Requirements for Guards

Item 1.4.2.1 Fixed Guards

Fixed guards must be fixed by systems that can be opened or removed only with tools.

Their fixing systems must remain attached to the guards or to the machinery when the guards are removed.

Where possible, guards must be incapable of remaining in place without their fixings.

1.1.1 Definitions

(f) ‘guard’ means a part of the machinery used specifically to provide protection by means of a physical barrier.

Types and Features of Captive Series

Captive Series（relief-cut treatment）

Captive Screw

Socket Head Cap Captive Screws
SSC

Socket Head Cap Captive Screws - Titanium
SSC-SNST

Socket Head Cap Captive Screws with Low Profile
SSCLS

Socket Head Cap Captive Screws - Low Temperature Black Chrome Treatment
SSC-RY

Captive Knobs

Captive Dimple Knobs
KDMS-SC

Captive Knurled Knobs
KNM-SC
KUM-SC（Flat Type）

Captive Pulls

For Captive Pull UNMS-SC

For Pull without Captive Mechanism

Captive Pulls
UNMS-SC

Captive Processing Service

Captive Washers

Captive Washers

Captive Washers
SWAS-SC

Socket Head Cap Captive Screw/Washer Sets

It is a set of captive screw and washer that were introduced above.
The captive screw catches on the cover screw hole to avoid its fall-off and loss even when the washer is damaged.

Hex Socket Head Cap Captive Screw/Captive Washer Sets
SSC-SET

Captive Washer for Pull

With a pull mounted, the pull mounting surface is beautifully decorated while pull mounting screw fallout is prevented.

Captive Washer for Pull
LYSC-N
LYSC-N-SSC（with Captive Screw）

Clamp Lever with Built-in Washer

Clamp lever with washer built-in. When assembling to equipment, washer assembly is not required, keeping washers from falling out. Three types of washers are now available as standard. Select according to the usage application.

Integrated Spring Washer Type

Washer assembly is not required, preventing washers from falling out. Remove the plain washer to replace the spring washer with a different washer component.

Integrated Spring Washer Type Product List　＞

Integrated Plain Washer Type

For reduction of seating surface pressure in materials with low limit surface pressure, such as resin and aluminum parts. Also ideal for ensuring seating surfaces when tightening slotted holes, etc.

Integrated Flat Washer Type for Slotted Holes　Product List　＞

Integrated Flat Washer Type for Slotted Holes　 Product List　＞

Supports special products

We design and manufacture captive screw in accordance with use conditions, including shapes, dimensions, and materials.
Since we can handle large lot production depending on the specifications, feel free to contact our customer service.

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