U shaped clip is known as U Clip. U clips are mechanical fasteners made of steel strips. The steel strip is bent into a U shape to make the clip. U clips have two legs. These legs often have lead lips for easy sliding over plates and sheet metal, which opens the legs outward. The spring-loaded legs apply a small amount of clamping force to hold the clip in place. Some spring clips also have a barb to provide a more secure attachment connection.
U clips can be used to clamp panels together, hold cables and insulation, and provide spring closures. They are inexpensive, easily reusable attachments that do not require tools. They are usually made of galvanized spring steel, but stainless steel, copper, and bronze are also available.
With the U clips, you can assemble quickly and without the need for holes, welds, screws, or rivets. However, it can be used as a form of restraint nut that provides screw holes for attaching bolts or self-tapping screws. Place the U clip at a slight angle to the panel, slide the legs to the edge of the panel, and then slide the clip to attach it at right angles to the edge of the panel.
In addition, the U Clip can be part of a restraint nut or clip nut with a nut for receiving bolts or machine screws welded to the U Clip. When a U clip contains such preformed threads, it is usually called an annatto or chimney nut. Many Uclips do not have pre-tapped screws, but they are designed to accept self-tapping screws. In this case, one leg usually has a through-hole and the other leg has a small hole or curved tab designed to accommodate the threads of the self-tapping screw. If U clips are designed for self-tapping screws, they are sometimes called U nuts, but more commonly they are simply called U clips.
What is the Best Material for U clips?
Stainless steel is the best material for U clips. Stainless steel U clips are highly durable and corrosion-resistant. Stainless steel U clips have very high strength.