Crocodile clip, as a versatile fixture, has its characteristics and wide applications.
Definition and features
The crocodile clip, also known as the “spring clip” or “electric clip”, is mainly used for temporary circuit connection, which is shaped like a crocodile mouth.
Material: The crocodile clip material is usually pure copper, iron nickel, iron galvanized, iron copper or stainless steel.
Insulation protection: When using, the crocodile clip should be covered outside to ensure safe use.
History and invention
The crocodile clip was first invented in 1908 by the Mueller Electric Miller Electric Company.
Subsequently, crocodile clips has been widely used in automotive, telecommunications, electronics, medical and other industries, and developed a variety of styles.
application area
Model making: crocodile clip because of its varied mouth shape and serrated clip, can firmly clip the parts, to ensure that the parts will not be loose. At the same time, the long handle of the tail can be inserted into the foam, making it more convenient to paint the parts when the model is painted.
Hairdressing tools: hairdressing crocodile clip is a commonly used in hairdressing tools, mainly used for fixed hair, hair design, perm, fixed and braid and other hairdressing process.
Product types and specifications
The crocodile clips come in various sizes and specifications, such as medium and large sizes, and come with different jacks and wire lengths, to meet the needs of different industries and applications.
Some crocodile clip products, such as colorful crocodile clip, are also popular by users because of their unique color and appearance design.
Precautions for use
When using crocodile clips, attention should be paid to the strength of the object to avoid injuring or damaging items.
When connecting the circuit, it is necessary to ensure that the crocodile clip has an insulation cover to ensure safe use.
Hair crocodile clip in use, also need to pay attention to the strength of the hair, to avoid clip hair or scalp, and choose suitable for their hair quality and hair volume clip.
sum up
With its unique structure and function, the crocodile clip plays an important role in different fields and industries. Whether it is model making, hair design or circuit connection, crocodile clip is one of the indispensable tools.