To facilitate removal or replacement, these Retain-on-Base Trim Clips are designed to remain fitted to the base panel but separate easily from the trim panel. ('Headed and Unheaded Trim Clips' have barbs which enable them to remain on the trim panel but disengage from the base panel). These Retain-on-Base Trim Clips are ideal for the automotive industry and are also known as snap fit / snap-on fascia clips.
Shown below are a few examples of this popular and versatile style of trim clip. Primarily used by all the major automotive manufacturers to retain fascias, dashboards and trim panels, these trim fasteners have also been utilised to aid speed and ease of assembly in many other industrial applications.
Designed for use on rectangular studs or integrally moulded ribs on any lightweight application where removability is desired, these panel trim fasteners provide a snug, rattle-free installation, yet will yield to deliberate removal force when required.
Typical applications for these panel clips include fascias, domestic appliances and motor vehicles.
Material - Austempered Carbon Steel