Selection Guide:
Jackscrews are threaded, male-female fasteners commonly installed into one half of D Subminiature Style Electrical Connectors such as VGA Ports, Serial Ports, Parallel Ports, or Game Ports. The jackscrew serves a few purposes when used with these styles of connectors:
- They create a locking system to maintain a secure connection.
- They align the connectors into their proper placement.
- They draw the two connectors together for a tight and proper fit.
- They reduce the potential of mated connectors coming loose during use.
- They reduce the strain being placed on the connector’s pins over time.
Due to their many uses and features, Jackscrews have many different names such as Jacking Screws, Jack Screw Standoffs, Nuts, Jack Posts, Screwlocks, Female Screw Locks, Pillars, Posts, and Stud Mounts to name a few.
Buyers Guide
Lyn-Tron offers a wide assortment of Jackscrews, made in the USA, and are suitable for many different applications. Below are a few common considerations to consider. For any questions not answered below, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you in your selection process.
Step 1 - Material & Plating Options
When deciding on a material and plating/finish, there are many properties that can be considered. The most common ones include corrosion and rust resistance, magnetism, electrical conductivity, strength to weight properties, color, and cost. Review the chart below to see which standard material has the right properties for your application’s environment.
Step 2 – Male Thread Length
Jack Screws all come with a standard Body and female thread. The male threads, though, come in a wide variety of lengths to fit many different panel thicknesses.
Base Part | Male Thread Length |
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9410 | 3/16” |
9411 | 1/4” |
9412 | 5/16” |
9413 | 3/8” |
9414 | 7/16” |
Base Part | Male Thread Length |
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9415 | 1/2” |
9416 | 9/16” |
9417 | 5/8” |
9418 | 11/16” |
9419 | 3/4” |
Step 3 – Jack Screw Kit and Packaging Options
Kit
Each D-Subminiature Connector will have 2 Jackscrews installed directly onto the metal faceplate. For easy ordering, Lyn-Tron offers all jackscrews as a pre-packaged kit and will include:
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2 Jackscrews
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4 Flat Washers to accommodate different panel thicknesses
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2 Lock washers
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2 Hex Nuts
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Each of these items will be packaged together as a kit.
Bulk Packaging
For larger production volumes, you can also order a bulk kit. Parts are not prepackaged but will be individually packed in bulk. For each bulk kit ordered, you will receive:
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1 Jackscrew
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2 flat washers
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1 Lock Washers
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1 Hex Nut
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Each item will be packaged separately in bulk.
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