What is the name of this type of thumbscrew?

[blueroomelectronics]

Anyone know what this is called and who makes them?

 

[ericgibbs]

Anyone know what this is called and who makes them?

It looks like a Zeus screw.

I'll check it out.

 

[ericgibbs]

hi Bill

DZUS fastener pronounced zeus..

Dzus Clips and Springs from Merlin Motorsport


eMoto - MV Agusta F4 Fairing Dzus Fasteners

 

[jpanhalt]

Probably Dzus or Camloc, or generically "quarter-turn" fastener. The difference between Dzus and Camloc is on the back side.

John

 

[blueroomelectronics]

That's it thanks!

 

[blueroomelectronics]

Well all the results turned up for the DZUS quick fastener versions (1/4 turn) I need standard threaded (multiturn) versions.

 

[Rolf]

Diy

Well all the results turned up for the DZUS quick fastener versions (1/4 turn) I need standard threaded (multiturn) versions.

I doubt that a multi turn version exists, but I might be wrong.

If you just need one, then I'll gladly make you one if I can get a screw with a similar head in the size you need.

Rolf

 

[blueroomelectronics]

The multiturn ones I've seen are on Magellan GPS battery covers. Thanks for the offer though Rolf.

 

[jpanhalt]

Bill,
I think you may be looking at what are called captive panel screws. You can swage or put an E-or C-clip under the head to keep the screw from falling out, and retain the multi-turn fastener aspect. I cannot link directly with the McMaster-Carr item anymore, but here is the part number for an example 95966A121 at mcmaster.com McMaster doesn't appear to have countersunk varieties, but that and many other head styles do exist. They are a bit easier to install than the quarter-turn fasteners.

John