4-40 Threaded Jackscrew for AMPLIMITE D-Sub Connectors
The TE Connectivity 5205980-1 is a male jackscrew retainer from the AMPLIMITE series, designed to secure D-sub connectors in panel-mount and cable-to-panel applications. The 4-40 thread size matches the standard threaded inserts found on AMPLIMITE HDE and HDP series connectors, providing a positive mechanical lock that prevents the connector pair from vibrating loose. The slotted drive head allows field adjustment with a standard flat-blade screwdriver, and the 0.220-inch length below head gives enough thread engagement for most standard D-sub panel thicknesses without bottoming out.
This jackscrew is officially listed for use with AMPLIMITE Series HDE and HDP connectors. The 4-40 thread mates directly with the threaded bushing in the mating female connector or panel-mount receptacle. The slotted drive means no special tooling is needed for installation or removal — a standard screwdriver engages the slot and torques the screw to a snug fit. The 0.220-inch below-head length is sized to pass through a standard D-sub shell and engage the mating thread without protruding past the rear of the panel, keeping the assembly flush.