The Story
A pre-packaged SEMS screw assortment covering the sizes most commonly used in domestic vehicle body, interior, and underhood attachment — SEMS screws have a free-spinning captive washer pre-assembled on the shank so the washer can't be lost, misaligned, or forgotten during installation. On a production line or a busy service bay, the captive washer eliminates a handling step and ensures every fastener arrives at the joint correctly assembled.
What's Included
- SEMS screws — multiple sizes with pre-assembled captive external tooth or flat washers
- Multiple thread sizes and lengths covering common domestic vehicle body and trim applications
Specifications
| Fastener type | SEMS screws (screw with pre-assembled captive washer) |
| Washer types | External tooth lock washer and/or flat washer (pre-assembled) |
| Application | Domestic vehicle body, interior trim, and underhood attachment |
| Supplier | Auveco |
Best For
- Auto body and collision shops — SEMS screws are factory-standard fasteners throughout domestic vehicle bodies; a stocked assortment of common sizes means reassembly proceeds without separate screw-and-washer sourcing
- Fleet maintenance operations — routine panel and trim removals on domestic commercial vehicles use SEMS screws; the captive washer ensures correct reassembly even in tight access areas
- Restoration and reconditioning shops — original SEMS screws corrode and break; this assortment covers the range of sizes needed to reinstall body and trim components correctly
Understanding SEMS Screws
SEMS (an acronym derived from the manufacturing process: Screw and Externally applied washer on the Shank) are machine or thread-forming screws with a washer permanently captivated on the shank during production. The washer is free to spin — it doesn't rotate with the screw — but it cannot come off the shank before or during installation.
The captive washer provides two benefits: assembly efficiency (one part to handle instead of two) and reliability (the washer is always present, always correctly positioned). External tooth lock washers on SEMS screws provide thread-locking and electrical grounding contact simultaneously, which is why they appear extensively in automotive electrical grounds and body panel bonding points.
When replacing a SEMS screw, match the screw thread and length as well as the washer type (external tooth vs. flat) and OD. Questions? Contact us.
Shipping & Ordering
- Ships within 1–2 business days from our warehouse
- Volume pricing available — save up to 20% when ordering 3 or more
- Reorder regularly? Ask us about a B2B account with custom pricing — contact us
Description
A pre-packaged SEMS screw assortment covering the sizes most commonly used in domestic vehicle body, interior, and underhood attachment — SEMS screws have a free-spinning captive washer pre-assembled on the shank so the washer can't be lost, misaligned, or forgotten during installation. On a production line or a busy service bay, the captive washer eliminates a handling step and ensures every fastener arrives at the joint correctly assembled.
What's Included
- SEMS screws — multiple sizes with pre-assembled captive external tooth or flat washers
- Multiple thread sizes and lengths covering common domestic vehicle body and trim applications
Specifications
| Fastener type | SEMS screws (screw with pre-assembled captive washer) |
| Washer types | External tooth lock washer and/or flat washer (pre-assembled) |
| Application | Domestic vehicle body, interior trim, and underhood attachment |
| Supplier | Auveco |
Best For
- Auto body and collision shops — SEMS screws are factory-standard fasteners throughout domestic vehicle bodies; a stocked assortment of common sizes means reassembly proceeds without separate screw-and-washer sourcing
- Fleet maintenance operations — routine panel and trim removals on domestic commercial vehicles use SEMS screws; the captive washer ensures correct reassembly even in tight access areas
- Restoration and reconditioning shops — original SEMS screws corrode and break; this assortment covers the range of sizes needed to reinstall body and trim components correctly
Understanding SEMS Screws
SEMS (an acronym derived from the manufacturing process: Screw and Externally applied washer on the Shank) are machine or thread-forming screws with a washer permanently captivated on the shank during production. The washer is free to spin — it doesn't rotate with the screw — but it cannot come off the shank before or during installation.
The captive washer provides two benefits: assembly efficiency (one part to handle instead of two) and reliability (the washer is always present, always correctly positioned). External tooth lock washers on SEMS screws provide thread-locking and electrical grounding contact simultaneously, which is why they appear extensively in automotive electrical grounds and body panel bonding points.
When replacing a SEMS screw, match the screw thread and length as well as the washer type (external tooth vs. flat) and OD. Questions? Contact us.
Shipping & Ordering
- Ships within 1–2 business days from our warehouse
- Volume pricing available — save up to 20% when ordering 3 or more
- Reorder regularly? Ask us about a B2B account with custom pricing — contact us
