What Is Thumb Screws?

The thumb screw is a small fastener that can be used for quick assembly and disassembly. It has a large head and is easy to grasp manually. Some models will purposely add an anti-slip surface to facilitate fastening or loosening with your fingers.

T&Y Industrial Supply All Types Of Thumb Screws

We produce many styles of thumb screw. The common ones include Type A racket thumb screws, Type B racket thumb screws, knurled round head thumb screw, butterfly head thumb screw, etc. There are also some rare, special-shaped head screws that we can customize.

Type A racket thumb screws with shoulder
Type A Racket Thumb Screws With Shoulder

Its head is oblate and shaped like a racket, also known as a racket screw. This is a shoulder Types.

Type B racket thumb screws no shoulder
Type B Racket Thumb Screws No Shoulder

Racket screws without shoulders, with round or oval heads.

knurled head thumb screws
Knurled Head Thumb Screws

This is a cylindrical thumb screw with a drive slot, which can be tightened directly by hand or with a screwdriver.

Butterfly head thumb screw

The head of this screw has two wings, which make it convenient to hold the head and fasten it.

Ball head Thumb screw

The head of this screw adopts a spherical design, combined with the surface knurling process,  making the operation more convenient and labor-saving.

Carbon steel Hex machine connector jack thumb screws

Also called male and female screws or standoff screw, it has an external thread at one end and an internal thread at the other end.

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Application of T&Y thumb screws

Thumb screws are used in a variety of scenarios with adjustable Tightening strength and frequent removal. Common applications include:

  • Automotive Manufacturing: Thumb screws are used in a variety of automotive applications, such as securing trim parts, mounting brackets and battery compartments.
  • Medical devices: Thumb screws are used in medical devices such as surgical instruments, prosthetics, and wheelchairs to provide adjustable and reliable fastening.
  • Industrial machinery: When CNC lathes and other machinery need to be upgraded or adjusted to adapt to different processing needs, hand screwing makes this process simpler and faster. Operators can disassemble and assemble various accessories, such as cutting tools, fixtures, etc., in a short time to ensure that the machine tool quickly resumes production.
  • Electronics industry: During the assembly process of electronic products, hand screws are often used to fix components such as computer cases, circuit boards, switches and connectors, which are convenient for quick inspection and repair.
Application scenarios of wing nuts

Various parameters of toggle bolts

DIN ,ISO, AS ,ANSI ,ASME,GB,JIS,BS,
M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7  M8 M9 M10
Carbon steel: Q235, A36, A572, C1006, C1008, C1010, C1018, C1018A, C1022, C1035K, C1045K, 12L14.etc
Stainless steel: 253MA、SS201、202、301、302、303、304、304L、309、310S、314、316、316L、316Ti、317L、321、347、410、416、420、430、435、904
Aluminium: AL6061, AL6063, 7075 etc.
Titanium or titanium alloy: TAD, TA1-TA8, TB2, TC1-TC10 etc.
Brass: C36000, C37700, C38500, C26800, C21000, C3602, C3604, H59, H62, H65, H68, H70, H90, etc.
Alloy steel: SCM435,10B21,40Cr, C10B33
Precipitation hardening steel: 17-7PH
Urea steel: 724L, 725LN
Superalloy: GH4169, GH4145, GH2132
Nickel AlloyNickel 200, Nickel 201
Non-metallic: Zirconia Ceramic, PFA, Polypropylene, PVDF, PPS, Polycarbonate, PEI, PTFE, PEEK, PVC, fiberglass, PA66 nylon, POM, Polyethylene.
Duplex Stainless Steel: S32750, S32760, S2205, S2507,F51, F53, F55, F60, F61, 2205
Steel: C15, C35, C45(K1045), S45C, C46(K1046), C20, etc
Iron: 12L13,12L14,12L15 etc.
Corrosion-resistant alloy: Nitronic 60, Nimonic 80A, XM-19, C4, Alloy20, Alloy28, Alloy31, AL-6XN, 904L, 4529, 318, 254SMO
Monel Alloy: Monel 400 Monel K500
Hastelloy alloyHastelloy B, Hastelloy B-2, Hastelloy B-3, Hastelloy C, Hastelloy C-4, Hastelloy C-22, Hastelloy C-59, Hastelloy C-276, Hastelloy C-2000, Hastelloy X
Incoloy Alloy: Incoloy 800, Incoloy 800H, Incoloy 800HT, Incoloy 825, Incoloy 901, Incoloy 925, Incoloy 926
Inconel Alloy: Inconel 600, Inconel 601, Inconel 625, Inconel 718, Inconel 725, Inconel 750
4.8 grade、6.8 grade、 8.8 grade、10.9 grade、 12.9 grade A2-70、A2-80、A4-70、A4-80
Plain, Galvanized, HDG, Nickel Plated, Copper plating, black oxidation, passivation, polishing, power coated and so on

 

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If we are interested in your Thumb screws cargo, can we order free samples?

For the T&Y hardware industry, standard samples are free charge ,for new customers ,we required to pay for freight ,and charge will return after order confirm

How about our thumb screws processing time ?

For Standard carbon steel  and stainless steel thumb screws, T&Y hardware processing time is  in 10-15 days after confirming the order, if for special 316 stainless steel or brass thumb screws , will last 25-30 days

Can I Accept Small Order ?

We usually keep stock for standard items ,If not special items , No MOQ required 

Where are your main customers from ?

Our mainly customers are from Eruope ,South And North America , Southeast Asia

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