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Spring Clips
Heat, Salt, Strength: The Unexpected Journey of a Little Metal Clip
Our Lever Clips are heat treated to give them strength and ductility. They are made from spring steel and hardened using the Austemper process. This involves heating the parts to above 800°C for a short amount of time, and then quenching them into a salt bath which is held at a steady temperature of approximately 330/340°C.
This allows the steel structure to change and produces a hardened component that will retain its strength in situ.
Part of the process sees the colour of the clip change from silver to a bluey grey. This is a result of the time spent in the salt bath and any surface oxidation that might occur whilst held in the salt at the elevated temperature. To give the clips a small amount of corrosion protection a dry to touch dewatering oil is applied to minimise the risk of rusting.
Sized to Suit Your Tins
Our high-quality tin securing clips provide a simple yet effective way to enhance the safety and security of your metal packaging during storage and transit. Designed to firmly hold lids in place, they help prevent accidental opening, reducing the risk of spillage, contamination or product damage.
Available in a range of sizes to suit different tin types:
T8 – for standard lever lid tins
T2 – for Continental and Triple-Tite tins
T750 – for 750ml standard tins only
Durable and easy to apply, these clips are an essential addition for maintaining product integrity throughout handling and distribution.
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Metal packaging is strong, recyclable and made to last, recyclable forever.