Date Published:Jul. 08. 2016
Captive Series
Components that prevent screws from falling off from covers and getting lost
NBK has standardized products for fall prevention of parts in the Machine Elements.
Use NBK's Captive Series for food machinery, packaging machinery and chemical manufacturing equipment that require CE Marking compatibility and measures against contamination.
CE Marking
CE Marking (CE Mark) is a mark demonstrating that the manufacturer is in compliance with the EC Directive for products such as machinery and equipment.
Products that are exported or distributed to EC member states must comply with the EC Directive. Therefore, in order to circulate the products in EU member states, CE Marking is required to demonstrate that they comply with the EC Directive.
According to the "EU Machinery Directive Annex 1" of "Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)" in the EC Directive, screws that secure a protective cover or inspection cover of equipment and devices must not fall out of the cover when it is removed.
Excerpt from "EU Machinery Directive Annex 1"
- 1.4.2 Special Requirements for Guards
- Item 1.4.2.1 Fixed Guards
- Fixed guards must be fixed by systems that can be opened or removed only with tools.
- Their fixing systems must remain attached to the guards or to the machinery when the guards are removed.
- Where possible, guards must be incapable of remaining in place without their fixings.
- 1.1.1 Definitions
- (f) ‘guard’ means a part of the machinery used specifically to provide protection by means of a physical barrier.
Types and Features of Captive Series
Captive Screw
Even when the screw is removed from the frame, the captive screw does not fall out of the cover because it catches on the cover screw hole.Extensive line up of hex socket head cap screws, hex bolts, pan head machine screws, etc.
Captive Knobs
Even when the screw is removed from the frame, the captive knob does not fall out of the cover because it catches on the cover screw hole.
Captive Pulls
Even if the nut is loosened, as it temporarily remains in the relief cut part, the pull and nut prevent an accidental fall.For Captive Pull UNMS-SC
For Pull without Captive Mechanism
Captive Processing Service
e-nedzi.com products (special screws) are provided with relief cut and fallout prevention functions.See here for details on the captive processing service >>
Captive Washer for Pull
With a pull mounted, the pull mounting surface is beautifully decorated while pull mounting screw fallout is prevented.
Clamp Lever with Built-in Washer
Clamp lever with washer built-in. When assembling to equipment, washer assembly is not required, keeping washers from falling out. Three types of washers are now available as standard. Select according to the usage application.
Integrated Spring Washer Type
Washer assembly is not required, preventing washers from falling out. Remove the plain washer to replace the spring washer with a different washer component.
Integrated Plain Washer Type
For reduction of seating surface pressure in materials with low limit surface pressure, such as resin and aluminum parts. Also ideal for ensuring seating surfaces when tightening slotted holes, etc.
【Integrated Flat Washer Type for Slotted Holes】
The pointer engraved on the top surface enables easy position confirmation when tightening slotted holes. The projection on the washer surface prevents the washer from rotating.