KYA RV-1 / ACE-1 sinuous spring anchor clips are roll-collated steel clips with a poly lining for fastening sinuous or zigzag springs to wooden rails in upholstered furniture production. They are used in sofa seats, sofa backs, chairs, loveseats, recliners and other spring-supported furniture frames.
Each roll contains 1,500 clips. The current packing configuration uses 64 rolls per pallet, equal to 96,000 clips per pallet, making the roll format suitable for continuous furniture production using compatible single-head and multi-head clipping equipment.
RV-1 / ACE-1 roll format: established spring-anchor clip class for upholstered furniture production.
Steel clip construction: designed to retain sinuous springs on suitable furniture rails.
Poly lining: provides a lined contact surface between the spring and clip to help reduce direct metal-to-metal contact, abrasion and potential squeaking.
1,500 clips per roll: high-capacity roll format reduces reload frequency in compatible production machines.
96,000 clips per pallet: current configuration of 64 rolls per pallet for volume furniture manufacturing.
Single-head and multi-head production: intended for compatible roll-fed spring clipping systems.
Sofa seat and back rails: suitable for spring-supported seating and upholstered furniture frame assembly.
Continuous roll feeding: supports repetitive clip installation in production-line environments.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Sinuous Spring Anchor Clip |
| Model | RV-1 / ACE-1 |
| Supply Format | Collated Roll / Coil |
| Clip Material | Steel |
| Lining | Poly Lining |
| Clips per Roll | 1,500 pcs |
| Rolls per Pallet | 64 rolls |
| Clips per Pallet | 96,000 pcs |
| Main Application | Sinuous spring attachment to furniture seat and back rails |
| Furniture Applications | Sofas, chairs, loveseats, recliners and upholstered seating |
| Machine Type | Compatible roll-fed single-head and multi-head spring clipping systems |
RV-1 is a roll-fed spring anchor clip format used to attach sinuous springs to rails in upholstered furniture frames. The clip is applied to the wooden rail by a compatible clipping machine, creating an anchor point for the end of the zigzag spring.
This production method is commonly used in sofa, chair and recliner manufacturing because clips can be installed consistently along seat or back rails before the sinuous springs are assembled into the frame.
RV-1 and ACE-1 are established commercial references within the upholstered-furniture spring clipping industry. Encore Hartco identifies its ACE-1 roll clip as equivalent to the Vertex RV-1 clip class.
A cross-reference name does not by itself prove interchangeability between every manufacturer's product. Furniture factories replacing an existing clip should compare clip geometry, spring-receiving radius, liner configuration, roll collation and machine feeding requirements.
The poly lining creates a contact layer between the steel anchor clip and the sinuous spring. This helps limit direct metal-to-metal contact as the upholstered seat or back moves under load.
The lined contact surface can help reduce abrasion and the potential for spring-related noise compared with an unlined steel-to-steel contact point. Actual furniture noise performance also depends on spring tension, frame construction, clip installation and overall furniture design.
Each RV-1 / ACE-1 roll contains 1,500 clips. The high-capacity roll format is designed for production equipment where frequent stopping to reload clips would reduce manufacturing efficiency.
Roll capacity is also important when comparing clipping machines. The machine must be designed for the corresponding roll-fed spring-anchor clip format rather than a strip-fed or individually loaded clip.
The current bulk configuration uses 64 rolls per pallet. At 1,500 clips per roll, this equals 96,000 clips per pallet.
This format is intended for furniture factories, spring-system manufacturers, upholstery component suppliers and distributors purchasing clips for continuous production.
Sinuous springs are commonly installed across sofa and chair seat frames to form the flexible support structure below the upholstery and cushioning. RV-1 style clips provide the spring attachment point on the wooden seat rails.
The exact number of clips, spring spacing and spring tension are determined by the furniture design. Clip selection should therefore be matched to the spring wire, frame rail and clipping machine used by the furniture factory.
RV-1 / ACE-1 clips can also be used to anchor sinuous springs on compatible sofa back rails and other upholstered seating frames.
Typical furniture applications include sofas, chairs, loveseats and recliners. Straight and curved rail configurations can require different machine setups, clip spacing and frame-handling methods.
Roll-fed spring anchor clips are used on both single-head and multi-head production equipment. A single clipping head is useful for flexible production and different rail configurations, while multi-head equipment can apply several clips during one production cycle.
Furniture factories should match the clip roll to the specific clipping heads, feed mechanism, rail geometry and machine settings used on their production line.
ACE-1 roll clips are an established fastener format for Encore Hartco ACE clipping systems. Roll-fed ACE systems include automatic, semi-automatic and multi-head furniture-production equipment.
Encore's ACE 8000 multi-head machine, for example, is specified for ACE-1 and ACE-3 clips and uses roll-mounted clip feeding. Other ACE machine generations should be checked against the exact clip format and current machine requirements before using replacement fasteners.
Vertex identifies its H40272 fastener as an RV-1 Versa Clip. Current Vertex machines including the VC1000, VC2000 and VC4000 use RV-1 roll-fed clips for sinuous spring attachment.
These systems provide useful cross-reference information for RV-1 buyers, but another manufacturer's clip should still be checked for geometry, liner, collation and feed compatibility before production use.
| Format | Typical Use | Selection Consideration |
|---|---|---|
| RV-1 / ACE-1 Roll | Continuous furniture production using compatible roll-fed single-head or multi-head clipping machines. | Confirm clip geometry, roll capacity and feed system. |
| ACE-1S Strip | Strip-fed hand-held or specialty clipping equipment. | Do not substitute a roll simply because the clip family name is similar. |
| Item to Check | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Machine Brand and Model | Confirms whether the equipment is designed for RV-1 / ACE-1 roll-fed clips. |
| Roll or Strip Feed | Roll-fed ACE-1 and strip-fed ACE-1S require different feeding arrangements. |
| Clip Geometry | The receiving hook and clinching profile must match the spring and machine head. |
| Spring Wire | Different sinuous spring diameters can require different spring-receiving clip profiles. |
| Poly Liner | Confirm liner placement and contact area for the intended spring configuration. |
| Furniture Rail | Rail material, width, height and shape affect clipping setup and machine adjustment. |
| Coil Feed | The roll must feed correctly through the machine's dispenser and clipping head. |
RV-1 clips are used to anchor sinuous or zigzag springs to wooden seat and back rails in sofas, chairs, loveseats, recliners and other upholstered furniture.
Yes. ACE-1 is an established cross-reference to the Vertex RV-1 spring anchor clip class. Exact compatibility between manufacturers should still be checked using clip geometry and machine requirements.
The poly liner separates the sinuous spring from direct contact with the steel clip surface. This can help reduce metal-to-metal abrasion and the potential for spring-related noise during furniture use.
No. Furniture noise can also be affected by spring tension, clip installation, frame movement, spring spacing, wood construction and other components.
The current RV-1 / ACE-1 configuration contains 1,500 clips per roll.
The current pallet configuration contains 64 rolls, equal to 96,000 clips.
Yes. Sofa seat rails are a primary application for RV-1 style sinuous spring anchor clips.
Yes. Compatible back-rail spring systems are also an established application for RV-1 style clips.
ACE-1 roll clips are used by compatible ACE roll-fed clipping systems. Provide the exact ACE machine model when ordering so the roll format and clip geometry can be confirmed.
Vertex uses RV-1 Versa Clips on several of its sinuous spring clipping systems. Cross-brand use should be confirmed against the exact Vertex model, clip geometry and feed mechanism before volume production.
The Vertex VC1000 uses RV-1 Versa Clip rolls with a 1,500-clip roll capacity. Confirm the actual KYA clip profile and feeding performance before substituting cross-brand clips.
Both platforms use Vertex RV-1 Versa Clip rolls. Verify clip geometry, liner configuration and roll feeding with the actual machine before bulk use.
No. The ACE 4000 hand-held clipping tool uses strip-collated ACE-1S or ACE-3S clips rather than the 1,500-piece ACE-1 roll format.
Not automatically. The spring-receiving profile should match the spring wire used by the furniture manufacturer. Confirm spring wire diameter and existing clip type when replacing another product.
Compatibility depends on the clipping machine, rail dimensions, material and machine adjustment. Provide the furniture rail material and machine model when confirming the application.
Check the machine model, roll or strip format, clip geometry, spring wire diameter, liner configuration, rail dimensions and existing fastener sample before production replacement.
Provide the required quantity, machine brand and model, existing RV-1 or ACE-1 clip reference, spring wire size, furniture application, packing requirement and destination market.
KYA supplies RV-1 / ACE-1 sinuous spring anchor clips with poly lining for sofa factories, chair manufacturers, upholstered furniture producers, furniture component distributors and spring-system suppliers. Send your machine model, current clip reference, spring specification, quantity and packing requirements to confirm the suitable roll configuration.
KYA-RV-1 is listed as a high-tensile steel sinuous spring anchor clip with a poly lining. The standard roll contains 1,500 clips per coil; the listed pallet quantity is 64 coils (96,000 clips).
The listed minimum order is one pallet, although smaller orders may be accepted. Free samples are available with freight collect. Confirm current MOQ, sample availability, coil format and shipment terms when requesting a quotation.
The lined contact surface helps separate the spring from the furniture rail and can reduce direct metal-to-wood contact. Confirm the spring wire diameter, rail material and clipping-machine feed format before ordering a replacement clip.
