Unknown fixing (clip)
 

Can anyone tell me what type of fixing this is, put a name to it. And where I may be able to purchase. It is one of four fixings to secure chassis in a Ferguson 342bu, and one is broken. Hope pics are clear enough.

Ian

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

Hi Ian, I think they were manufactured by CLIX, sometimes used to secure backs as well.

Ed

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

Looks like a relative of the 'Tinnerman Nut' but I'm afraid it didn't help with a quick search.
Jim

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

Hi. Results come up for Spire nuts, self tapping spring clips, U nuts, Spring clips etc but they only show the thin panel versions.

David.

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

I know them as Spire nuts or spire clips. Maybe they were one of the first with such things. But with the wide throat of the clipping aspect, it may be a custom-made part.

David

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

They look a bit like a cross between the ones on the TR82 and the regular ones.

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

I know them as Spire clips. Looks as if the clip clips on to a fairly thick item (wood) and the fixing screw, presumably a self tapper, passes through a bore in the wood. If you can't find a clip, you could fill the through hole with a styrene wood filler (plastic padding or ronson wood filler) and drill a hole slightly larger than the root of the screw and screw it in. If it is a machine screw, drill and tap as you would in soft metal.

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

Ian, how is it broken ? I had one in the past where the 2 thin parts had snapped and I soldered it back together. It was fine as it's not under much tension once the screw tightens the clip towards the panel.

I have been doing some searching but still can't find any thick panel versions even from China.

David.

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

You can also use a thin panel one with all of it placed on the far side of your thick panel, with a dab of resilient glue (Evostik) to hold it in place until the screw is inserted. There is a risk, though, that the spire clip drops off when the screw is withdrawn.

David

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

Thanks for all your replies. I have searched the internet with no luck. Regarding broken clip there is just a small piece of it left, so no bits to put back together. There are four plastic mounts for the clips which form part of the case. I have added 2 more pics one with clip on mount one without.

Ian

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

what is the thickness of the plastic?

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

I made a similar one once by folding a piece of thin brass sheet into a 'U' shape and drilling a large clearance hole one side and a smaller hole the other side sized for the self-tapping screw. I did not attempt to fabricate the 'teeth' on the original Spire clip, but I did run the screw through before fitting it to the set to avoid it twisting out of position during first assembly.

Ron

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

Plastic is 17mm wide and recess that clips slides into is 12mm. Thanks Ron may end up doing what you have said.

Ian

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

I remember these being used in the 50s and 60s to hold the card backs on tvs like the Ferguson 992 etc.Sorry can't help with the name or with the supplier.Peter.

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

also used on radiograms to hold on the card backs

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

Certainly used a lot on tv,s and many other things.Though I never knew the name of them before.

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

Hi I have this clip yours if it will fit :thumbsup:

Cheers

Mike T

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

That looks like the one Mike, Have sent you PM.

Thanks Ian

Re: Unknown fixing (clip)
 

Can Mods please close this thread. I have received exact clip required from Mike (Cobaltblue). Thanks again Mike really appreciated.

Ian