As a direct supplier, I offer the Captive Screw M4 designed for secure panel mounting and vibration resistance. For Wholesale, Manufacturers, I provide bulk pricing, with fast lead times and consistent quality. My Captive Screw M4 features corrosion-resistant stainless steel or zinc alloy options, captive design to prevent loss during assembly, easy installation with standard tools, thread engagement that holds under vibration, and reusability. I stock a range of lengths and head styles to fit electronics enclosures, machinery housings, and automotive dashboards. Orders for wholesale quantities come with datasheets, tolerances, and continuous supply, ensuring you can meet assembly lines without downtime. I pride myself on flexible MOQs, reliable sourcing, and prompt shipping worldwide, with QA checks at every batch. If you're a Manufacturer seeking steady supply of secure fastening, I am here to partner, offering competitive Wholesale pricing and customized packing to match your production cadence.
In 2025, the M4 captive screw category advances beyond traditional fasteners. Designed for compact electronics, rugged environments, and automation lines, these fasteners deliver tight retention, precise alignment, and resilient performance under vibration. Enhanced coatings and corrosion-resistant alloys extend service life, while an integrated capture mechanism eliminates dropped screws during panel assembly, accelerating line efficiency and reducing tool-induced damage. For global buyers, the production story matters as much as the part itself. Standardized M4 captive screws now come in multiple head styles, drives, and thread options, enabling multi-region sourcing from a single spec. RoHS-compliant materials, environmentally friendly plating, and traceable manufacturing support compliance and risk management. As manufacturing shifts toward smarter, leaner assemblies, these fasteners offer repeatable torque, easy material handling, and scalable procurement to keep international supply chains moving.
| Category | Parameter | Value | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Major diameter | 4.0 | mm | Nominal for M4 screw |
| Dimensions | Thread pitch | 0.70 | mm | Coarse metric thread |
| Dimensions | Available lengths | 6, 8, 12, 16, 20, 25 | mm | Common length options for chassis enclosures |
| Mechanical | Head style | Socket head cap | Internal hex drive | |
| Material | Material | AISI 304 stainless steel | Corrosion resistant | |
| Finish | Finish | Passivated | Enhances corrosion resistance | |
| Performance | Tensile strength | 520–620 | MPa | Typical range for 304 stainless |
| Performance | Corrosion resistance | ≥1000 | hours | Salt spray test (ASTM B117) |
| Engagement | Recommended thread engagement | 6–8 | threads | With standard grip length |
| Quality | Surface hardness | HB 170–210 | HB | Post-processing range |
| Compliance | RoHS | Yes | Lead-free | |
| Manufacturing | Tolerance (length) | ±0.2 | mm | Typical production tolerance |