Hello,

I am looking for something but do not know what it is called. It is a
clip that you attach to one sheet of metal and then screw into a hole
in that clip, through another sheet of metal, holding the two pieces
of metal together.

Googling has found me some of what I am looking for:

Looking on the internet, Halfords call them u-clips:
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-too...u-clips-screws

ebay calls them spire clips:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Speed-Fast...-/261983357122

What is the proper or most common name for these, as I am hoping that
knowing that will help me find more sellers, so that I can track down
a good quality item at a good price from somewhere near me or
somewhere with cheap delivery.

Thanks,
Stephen

On Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:07:11 +0000, Stephen wrote:

I am looking for something but do not know what it is called. It is a
clip that you attach to one sheet of metal and then screw into a hole in
that clip, through another sheet of metal, holding the two pieces of
metal together.

Googling has found me some of what I am looking for:

Looking on the internet, Halfords call them u-clips:
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-too...uipment/fuses-
electricals-fixings/halfords-assorted-u-clips-screws

ebay calls them spire clips:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Speed-Fast...-Auto-Captive-
Screw-Size-6-8-10-12-14-Nut-Clip-/261983357122

What is the proper or most common name for these, as I am hoping that
knowing that will help me find more sellers, so that I can track down a
good quality item at a good price from somewhere near me or somewhere
with cheap delivery.

I've just ordered some from a random 'bay seller - they use the terms "u-
clip, speed clip, chimney nut, motorcycle fairing clip" in their
description alone.

Any of those should find a source - I'll let you know what the quality of
these is like when they get here. 25 x M8 for £9 delivered.

On 20/01/16 11:11, Adrian wrote:
On Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:07:11 +0000, Stephen wrote:

I am looking for something but do not know what it is called. It is a
clip that you attach to one sheet of metal and then screw into a hole in
that clip, through another sheet of metal, holding the two pieces of
metal together.

Googling has found me some of what I am looking for:

Looking on the internet, Halfords call them u-clips:
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-too...uipment/fuses-
electricals-fixings/halfords-assorted-u-clips-screws

ebay calls them spire clips:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Speed-Fast...-Auto-Captive-
Screw-Size-6-8-10-12-14-Nut-Clip-/261983357122

What is the proper or most common name for these, as I am hoping that
knowing that will help me find more sellers, so that I can track down a
good quality item at a good price from somewhere near me or somewhere
with cheap delivery.

I've just ordered some from a random 'bay seller - they use the terms "u-
clip, speed clip, chimney nut, motorcycle fairing clip" in their
description alone.


But not 'spire clip', which is what they are generally called in the
engineering trade

Any of those should find a source - I'll let you know what the quality of
these is like when they get here. 25 x M8 for £9 delivered.



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the right place whilst your head is in the clouds and your hand is in
someone else's pocket.

On Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:15:16 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

'spire clip', which is what they are generally called in the
engineering trade

Thank you for the replies. Does anyone know why they are called Spire
clips? Were they invented by a man or company called Spire?

Probably a daft question but is one finish better than another? Ebay
sellers seem to have black ones or zinc plated yellow ones. Is one
finish more durable, less likely to rust than the other?

Thanks,
Stephen.

On 20/01/2016 11:47, Stephen wrote:
On Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:15:16 +0000, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:

'spire clip', which is what they are generally called in the
engineering trade

Thank you for the replies. Does anyone know why they are called Spire
clips? Were they invented by a man or company called Spire?

Probably a daft question but is one finish better than another? Ebay
sellers seem to have black ones or zinc plated yellow ones. Is one
finish more durable, less likely to rust than the other?

Thanks,
Stephen.


Black are most common in things that I have dismantled. You sometimes
see traces of rust at the piercing, the black finish seems reasonably
corrosion resistant. I wouldn't use them in the bilges of a boat, but
they seem to be OK in stuff that lives outdoors.

On Wed, 20 Jan 2016 13:32:02 +0000, newshound wrote:

Probably a daft question but is one finish better than another? Ebay
sellers seem to have black ones or zinc plated yellow ones. Is one
finish more durable, less likely to rust than the other?

Black are most common in things that I have dismantled. You sometimes
see traces of rust at the piercing, the black finish seems reasonably
corrosion resistant. I wouldn't use them in the bilges of a boat, but
they seem to be OK in stuff that lives outdoors.

They're used on 2cvs for the body-chassis bolts - black finish, usually.
As such, the threaded portion is exposed on the underside of the car, and
they can be really quite horrific looking. It's usually about 50% that
have to be cut off, if the car's never been apart - but that's after
decades of use.

[quote='The Natural Philosopher[_2_];3500576']On 20/01/16 11:11, Adrian wrote:
On Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:07:11 +0000, Stephen wrote:

I am looking for something but do not know what it is called. It is a
clip that you attach to one sheet of metal and then screw into a hole in
that clip, through another sheet of metal, holding the two pieces of
metal together.

Googling has found me some of what I am looking for:

Looking on the internet, Halfords call them u-clips:
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-too...uipment/fuses-
electricals-fixings/halfords-assorted-u-clips-screws

ebay calls them spire clips:
Speed Fasteners U Clips Spire Auto Captive | eBay
Screw-Size-6-8-10-12-14-Nut-Clip-/261983357122

What is the proper or most common name for these, as I am hoping that
knowing that will help me find more sellers, so that I can track down a
good quality item at a good price from somewhere near me or somewhere
with cheap delivery.

I've just ordered some from a random 'bay seller - they use the terms "u-
clip, speed clip, chimney nut, motorcycle fairing clip" in their
description alone.


But not 'spire clip', which is what they are generally called in the
engineering trade

Any of those should find a source - I'll let you know what the quality of
these is like when they get here. 25 x M8 for £9 delivered.



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We will glad to inform if you need .
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On Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:11:13 +0000, Adrian wrote:

I've just ordered some from a random 'bay seller - they use the terms
"u-clip, speed clip, chimney nut, motorcycle fairing clip" in their
description alone.

Any of those should find a source - I'll let you know what the quality
of these is like when they get here. 25 x M8 for £9 delivered.

Well, they've arrived, and they look just fine. Semi-bright finish as
shown, not yellow passivated or black.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321969313302

On Sat, 23 Jan 2016 09:18:41 +0000 (UTC), Adrian
wrote:


Well, they've arrived, and they look just fine. Semi-bright finish as
shown, not yellow passivated or black.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321969313302

Thanks.

On 20/01/2016 11:07, Stephen wrote:
Hello,

I am looking for something but do not know what it is called. It is a
clip that you attach to one sheet of metal and then screw into a hole
in that clip, through another sheet of metal, holding the two pieces
of metal together.

Googling has found me some of what I am looking for:

Looking on the internet, Halfords call them u-clips:
http://www.halfords.com/workshop-too...u-clips-screws

ebay calls them spire clips:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Speed-Fast...-/261983357122

What is the proper or most common name for these, as I am hoping that
knowing that will help me find more sellers, so that I can track down
a good quality item at a good price from somewhere near me or
somewhere with cheap delivery.

Thanks,
Stephen



Make sure you order the correct type..
some are made for self tapper type screws and some are captive nuts to
take bolts/machine screws.

On Wed, 20 Jan 2016 20:19:12 +0000, dennis@home
wrote:

Make sure you order the correct type..
some are made for self tapper type screws and some are captive nuts to
take bolts/machine screws.

Thanks, I shall watch out for that.