M5 x 25mm Captive Knurled Thumb Screw (~DIN 464) | A1 Stainless Steel
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| 1 - 49 | £7.22 | £8.67 |
| 50 - 99 | £6.42 | £7.71 |
| 100 - 249 | £5.78 | £6.94 |
| 250 - 499 | £5.26 | £6.31 |
| 500 - 999 | £4.82 | £5.78 |
| 1000 + | £4.12 | £4.95 |
Product Specification
| Thread Size | M5 |
| Pitch | 0.80mm |
| Captive Diameter | 3.8mm |
| Thread Length | 25mm |
| Threaded Length | 10mm |
| Head Diameter | 20.42mm |
| Head Height | 11.5mm |
| Knurled Height | 4.0mm |
| Shank Diameter | 10.0mm |
| Material | A1 Stainless Steel |
| Standard | Similar to DIN 464 |
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M5 x 25mm Captive Knurled Thumb Screw (~DIN 464) | A1 Stainless Steel | Vital Parts – THUM464CT-M5-25-A1
A practical choice for maintenance-friendly equipment, this M5 x 25mm Captive Knurled Thumb Screw (~DIN 464) | A1 Stainless Steel offers tool-free tightening for panels and components that need regular removal. It features a M5 thread with a 25mm thread length and 10mm threaded length, giving the screw a defined fixing depth while the 3.8mm captive diameter helps retain the component within suitable captive screw assemblies. The 20.42mm head diameter, 11.5mm head height and 4.0mm knurled height provide a secure finger grip for tightening, loosening and repositioning without standard driver tools.
Made from A1 Stainless Steel with a self-colour finish, this screw is suitable for engineering, manufacturing and equipment maintenance environments where corrosion resistance and clean stainless appearance are required. The design is Similar to DIN 464, making it a useful DIN 464-style option for enclosures, jig plates and serviceable machine panels where extra thread engagement is needed without using a tool-adjusted screw.
What Are Captive Knurled Thumb Screws?
Captive knurled thumb screws are externally threaded fasteners with a raised, textured head that can be tightened by hand. The captive section is designed to help keep the screw associated with its panel or assembly, reducing the chance of misplaced fixings during inspection, cleaning or maintenance. This M5 x 25mm version follows a Similar to DIN 464 format for hand-operated fastening applications.
Applications and Key Industries
These DIN 464-style captive knurled thumb screws are used across the UK in applications where a secure fixing must remain easy to operate by hand. Common use cases include:
- Manufacturing and Engineering: Hand-operated fastening for M5 machine assemblies, removable guards and access covers.
- Electronics and Enclosures: Securing inspection panels, casework and serviceable housings where a 25mm screw length is suitable.
- Machinery Maintenance: Captive-style retention for covers and fixtures that are removed frequently during servicing.
- Jigs and Fixtures: Manual clamping or positioning where a 10mm threaded length provides controlled engagement.
Purchasers typically include procurement teams, maintenance engineers, machine builders and workshop supervisors who need dependable hand-adjustable stainless fasteners for serviceable assemblies.
Why Choose This Captive Knurled Thumb Screw?
For assemblies that benefit from a captive hand screw rather than a loose machine screw, this part provides a clear specification and a consistent grip profile. The metric thread, defined threaded length and knurled head geometry help simplify specification for engineering and purchasing teams.
Key Features
- Tool-free operation: Knurled thumb head supports quick hand tightening and removal without specialist tools.
- Captive-style design: 3.8mm captive diameter helps reduce loose or misplaced fixings when used in a suitable assembly.
- Defined metric engagement: M5 thread with 10mm threaded length supports consistent fastening depth.
- Stainless steel construction: A1 Stainless Steel provides a clean, corrosion-resistant finish for engineering applications.
Product Specifications
- Thread Size: M5
- Thread Length: 25mm
- Threaded Length: 10mm
- Captive Diameter: 3.8mm
- Head Diameter: 20.42mm
- Head Height: 11.5mm
- Knurled Height: 4mm
- Shank Diameter: 10mm
- Pitch: 0.80mm
- Standard: Similar to DIN 464
- Material: A1 Stainless Steel
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