Captive Screws, System of Measurement: Inch, Drive Type: Slotted, Thread Size: #10-24, Material: Stainless Steel, Material Grade: 18-8 MPN:4024M07MDL1.875

Captive screws are type of fastening element commonly used in a variety of industrial applications to secure or join two components together. They are distinguished from conventional screws by having one end, usually the head, permanently attached or 'captured' within another component, making it non-removable. In the context of these captive screws, they are specified in inches as part of a system of measurement originating from Imperial England, indicating their size designation with ' #10-24' signifying their thread count per inch or thread pitch. Manufactured using stainless steel, these screws belong to grade 18-8, providing them enhanced corrosion resistance and durability in harsh environments characterized by exposure to moisture or chemicals. This version of captive screw features a slotted drive for easy insertion and extraction with a flat blade screwdriver. A popular choice for their reliability, ease of assembly, and strong holding power among automotive, appliance and machinery manufacturers; electrical and electronic product assemblies as well as food processing industry, where quality and cleanliness are paramount concerns.