Security Captive Screws

What are security captive screws?

Security captive screws are captive fasteners that remain attached to a panel or assembly when loosened while incorporating a security drive to prevent removal using standard tools.

Like standard captive screws, they feature a reduced shank that retains the screw within the panel. However, the addition of a tamper-resistant drive makes them suitable for installations where controlled access and equipment security are essential.

They can also be used alongside captivating washers to create a self-retaining fastening system.

Why choose security captive screws?

Security captive screws provide the benefits of conventional captive screws while offering additional protection against tampering and unauthorised access.

Key benefits include:

• Help prevent lost screws during maintenance
• Restrict removal using standard tools
• Improve equipment safety and security
• Suitable for repeated authorised access
• Available in both medium and high security options
• Permanent and reusable designs available

Where are security captive screws used?

Security captive screws are commonly specified where equipment requires regular authorised access while remaining protected against tampering.

Typical applications include:

• Safety equipment
• Access panels
• Electronic enclosures
• Machine guards
• Control panels
• Industrial equipment
• Publicly accessible installations

Need a bespoke security captive screw?

Whether you require medium or high-security captive screws, permanent or reusable designs, or a bespoke fastening manufactured to your specification, Fastenright can help.

Alongside our standard stock products we also supply custom security captive screws in non-standard thread sizes, materials, finishes, and configurations for manufacturers, OEMs, and engineering businesses worldwide.

Contact our technical team for advice or a quotation. For applications where tamper resistance isn’t required, view our standard captive screw range.