Electro Hardware 4507-M07-F16 Captive Screw 8-32 Unc

Product Description

The ELECTRO HARDWARE 4507-M07-F16 is a slotted-drive captive screw designed to stay retained in an assembly even when fully disengaged from its mating thread. The thread size is 8-32 UNC with a length under head of 23/32 inches. The fastener is machined from 18-8 stainless steel and left uncoated, giving it solid corrosion resistance in light-duty service environments. Captive screws are used where a loose fastener would pose a foreign-object risk or where frequent panel access is required. This part is well suited for electrical enclosures, control panels, and equipment covers where repeated service access is part of normal maintenance.

This screw is appropriate for use in commercial and industrial assemblies where an 8-32 UNC threaded captive fastener is specified. Typical applications include securing removable access panels, electronic chassis covers, and instrumentation enclosures. The slotted drive works with standard flathead screwdrivers, making it accessible without specialty tools in the field. Installers in HVAC, electrical, and light mechanical trades encounter this fastener type on control boards, junction covers, and equipment housings.

Key Features

• Captive design keeps the screw retained in the panel during removal, reducing dropped-fastener risk
• 8-32 UNC thread standard for broad mating hardware compatibility
• 18-8 stainless steel construction provides corrosion resistance in light-service environments
• Uncoated finish meets QQ-S-763 material standards
• Slotted drive is compatible with standard flathead screwdrivers - no specialty tools required
• 23/32 inch length under head suits typical thin-panel and chassis applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style captive fastener replacement for assemblies specifying an 8-32 UNC slotted-drive screw with a 23/32 inch length under head and 5/16 inch head diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by the assembler or field technician servicing the panel or enclosure. Always de-energize and lock out electrical equipment before removing or reinstalling panel fasteners. Use a properly sized flathead screwdriver to avoid cam-out and head damage. Verify thread engagement and do not overtorque, as stainless fasteners are susceptible to galling when driven into stainless mating threads - apply anti-seize compound if mating material is also stainless steel.