Captive Screws Engineered for Safety and Reliability

When safety, compliance and ease of maintenance matter, captive screws provide the ideal fastening solution.

Pattern Fasteners manufactures high-quality captive (or waisted shank) screws, precision engineered with a reduced-diameter shank that prevents the screw from becoming detached from the panel during maintenance. This ensures the fastener remains securely retained, reducing the risk of lost components and improving operator safety.

Captive screws are widely used on machinery guards, electrical enclosures and access panels, helping manufacturers meet the requirements of the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, which specifies that fixings on guards should remain attached when removed.

Why choose Pattern Fasteners?

• Precision-machined waisted shank captive screws
• Manufactured to exact customer specifications
• Ideal for machinery guarding and access panels
• Helps support compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
• Manufactured in the UK with exceptional quality and reliability

Whether you require standard captive screws or a bespoke fastening solution, Pattern Fasteners has the expertise to deliver components you can rely on.

Get in touch today to discuss your requirements with us today!