MACHINE SCREW, #10-32 THREAD, STEEL, PHILLIPS DRIVE, PAN HEAD, ZINC PLATED, SAE1010, 0.625 IN, SEMS by GE Healthcare

Key Highlights

• This #10-32 thread machine screw is crafted from SAE 1010 grade steel, ensuring durability and reliability in various medical device applications.
• The zinc plating provides excellent rust and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for use in demanding environments.
• The integrated SEMS design allows for quicker installations compared to traditional two-piece screw and washer assemblies, enhancing efficiency during maintenance.
• With a pan head and cross-recessed Phillips drive, this screw ensures optimal torque application, leading to stronger joints and improved assembly integrity.
• Its larger bearing surface area enhances load-bearing capabilities, making it ideal for a variety of imaging and radiology systems.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

This machine screw is compatible with the following GE Healthcare models:

• AMX 4
• DEFINIUM AMX 700
• PRECISION 500D
• RFX
• SFX
• SFX II
• XT SUSPENSION XR
• RFX II
• XT SUSPENSION AR
• AMX 4 PLUS
• LEGACY PHASE II
• LEGACY PHASE III

It is primarily used in the assembly and maintenance of imaging systems, ensuring secure connections in x-ray and radiology equipment.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Material	SAE 1010 Steel
Thread Size	#10-32
Length	0.625 in
Coating	Zinc Plated
Drive Type	Phillips

Clinical and Service Value

The use of this machine screw in medical imaging devices enhances the procurement process by offering a reliable fastening solution that meets stringent safety and performance standards. Its robust construction from SAE 1010 steel ensures long-term durability, reducing the frequency of replacements and minimizing downtime for equipment maintenance. This reliability is crucial in hospital settings where imaging systems must function optimally to support patient care.

Furthermore, the integrated SEMS design streamlines the assembly process, allowing biomedical engineers to install and replace components efficiently. This not only saves valuable time during maintenance but also contributes to improved workflow within medical facilities. The enhanced torque-tension relationship provided by the pan head and Phillips drive design ensures that joints remain secure, thereby maintaining the integrity of complex imaging systems over time.

Additional notes

This fastener or screw is used to create a temporary joint which can be removed or dismantled without damaging the joining components. It can be used with nut or directly driven into tapped holes without nuts. This screw is made up of sae 1010 grade steel material with zinc plating that ensures good rust-corrosion resistance and the screw's 10-32 threads provides good strength and load bearing capabilities. This fastener features a (sems type) one-piece screw and washer assembly which is quicker to install then a two-piece screw and washer assembly. The pan head screw comes with a cross recessed phillips drive that aids in proper torquing and stronger joints. Consistent torque-tension relationship integrated screw and washer assembly Provides larger bearing surface area than a one-piece cold formed part