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Special Applications Require Special Screws – Beyond Typical Standards

In machine and plant construction, components are often attached with screws to allow for easy detachment later. But specific technical requirements or confined spaces often make typical screws unsuitable. The screw head may be too tall, for example, or its diameter too large. JW Winco product group 3.2 offers a number of special screw classes for easily solving such problems.

For example, you will find here under designation GN 912.3 special screws with normal continuous thread and reduced screw head diameter. This configuration allows use of these screws in locations where the distance between the threaded bore or pass-through hole and the edge of the component is actually too short. The socket cap screw GN 7984.3 combines a small head diameter with a reduced head height as well.

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