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KYA 68H18S strip collated clinch clips are formed steel fastening clips for professional bedding, furniture, automotive seating and wire assembly applications. The 68H18S size belongs to the wide H-series clip format and is supplied in strips for compatible pneumatic clinching equipment.
The 68H18S clip has a nominal overall length of approximately 0.686 inch / 17.42mm, width of 0.860 inch / 21.84mm and height of approximately 15/32 inch / 11.90mm. The reference inside dimension is approximately 0.196 inch / 4.98mm, while the outside dimension is approximately 0.260 inch / 6.60mm.
KYA lists 4,700 clips per carton for this strip-collated size. For buyers replacing an existing clip, the clip geometry and the clinching tool's blade, anvil, magazine and pusher configuration should be checked before production use.
Strip collated: supplied in a continuous strip for compatible pneumatic clinching tools.
Wide H-series profile: approximately 21.84mm / 0.860" wide.
17.42mm overall length: approximately 0.686 inch.
11.90mm nominal height: approximately 15/32 inch.
4.98mm reference inside dimension: important when matching wire combinations and clinching geometry.
6.60mm outside dimension: approximately 0.260 inch.
4,700 clips per carton: bulk packaging for bedding, furniture and seating production.
Professional clinching applications: suitable for selected spring, border-wire, furniture, seat and wire assemblies when correctly matched to the tool and workpiece.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 68H18S |
| KYA Code | KYA-68H18S |
| Fastener Type | Strip Collated Clinch Clip |
| Overall Length | 0.686" / approximately 17.42mm |
| Width | 0.860" / approximately 21.84mm |
| Height | 15/32" / approximately 11.90mm |
| Reference Inside Dimension | 0.196" / approximately 4.98mm |
| Reference Outside Dimension | 0.260" / approximately 6.60mm |
| Collation | Strip Collated |
| Featured Material / Finish | Galvanized Steel |
| Other Material Options | KYA lists steel and stainless-steel material options; confirm exact alloy and finish before ordering |
| Clips per Carton | 4,700 pcs |
| KYA Listed Cartons per Skid | 80 cartons |
| KYA Listed Clips per Skid | 376,000 pcs |
The complete clip geometry should be used when comparing replacement products. Width and outside dimension alone are not sufficient to establish interchangeability.
The 68H18S size is commonly cross-referenced with the CL-22 clip class. This reference is useful when buyers are identifying an existing clip system, but cross-reference information should not be treated as an automatic guarantee that every supplier's clip will operate identically in every tool.
| Reference | Published Configuration |
|---|---|
| Clip Size | 68H18S |
| Legacy / Interchange Reference | CL-22 |
| Vertex Strip Tool Reference | ProClinch PC4-6080 |
| Anvil Reference | VC01-60 |
| Blade Reference | VC01-80 |
| Blade Guide Reference | VC006-0 |
| Side Plates | VC0012 and VC0013 |
| Magazine / Pusher Reference | VC0021 and VC0022 |
When changing clip suppliers, verify strip pitch, clip width, length, height, inside and outside dimensions, material thickness and actual closure in the intended tool.
A clinch clip tool does more than feed a strip. The blade pushes the clip around the workpiece and the anvil controls the final formed shape. For this reason, the same clip family can require different blade and anvil combinations for different applications or finished closures.
Buyers should provide the complete tool identification, blade and anvil information where available, especially when replacing clips in an established bedding or furniture production line.
| Format | General Use |
|---|---|
| Strip Collated | Loaded as straight clip strips into a compatible handheld or fixtured clinching tool. KYA 68H18S is supplied in this format. |
| Roll Collated | Supplied in larger continuous rolls for tools or automated systems designed specifically for roll-fed clips. |
Strip and roll formats should not be assumed interchangeable. Confirm the feed system before ordering replacement clips.
Mattress spring and border-wire assembly
Bedding production
Upholstered furniture manufacturing
Sofa and furniture spring assemblies
Automotive and van seating
Seat spring and supporting-wire connections
Animal traps and wire cages where the clip geometry fits the assembly
Other wire-to-wire fastening applications after tool and closure verification
Clinch clips are used in mattress production to join suitable spring wire, border wire and related wire components. The wide H-series profile provides a clip geometry intended for larger wire combinations than narrower A-series clips.
The correct clip should be selected from the actual spring-wire and border-wire dimensions rather than from the mattress type alone. Confirm the open clip geometry and finished closure before production use.
Furniture manufacturers use clinch clips to connect suitable sinuous springs, supporting wire and frame-related wire components. The required clip size depends on the number of wires being joined, wire diameter and the closing profile produced by the tool.
When replacing an existing clip, compare the current clip designation and tool setup rather than assuming all wide furniture clips use the same geometry.
Clinch fastening is also used in automotive and van seating assemblies for suitable spring and supporting-wire connections. Clip selection should be based on the wire combination, required closed shape and the production tooling used by the seat manufacturer.
Clinch clips are also used in selected animal-trap and wire-cage assemblies. Before specifying 68H18S, confirm that the combined wire diameters fit the clip opening and that the closing tool produces the required finished connection.
Different cage, trap and mesh systems can require narrower, wider or heavier clip series, so application name alone should not determine the clip size.
The 68H18S / CL-22 reference is primarily associated with bedding, furniture and related wire-fastening systems. Concertina and razor-wire production can use different clip geometries and dedicated clinching equipment.
For razor-wire or security-barrier production, provide the wire or strip dimensions, required closed clip profile and exact applicator model so the appropriate clip can be confirmed rather than assuming 68H18S is suitable.
The featured 68H18S configuration is supplied as a galvanized steel clip. KYA also lists stainless-steel material options within its clinch-clip product range.
Material and coating should be selected according to humidity, corrosion exposure, wire material and customer specification. Stainless-steel grade and any specific galvanized coating requirement should be confirmed for the exact ordered configuration.
| Clip Size | Clips / Carton | Length | Width | Height | KYA Listed Clips / Skid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68H18S | 4,700 | 0.686" | 0.860" | 15/32" / 0.468" | 376,000 |
| 64A18S | 10,340 | 0.640" | 0.430" | 13/32" / 0.406" | 827,200 |
| 71A18S | 9,400 | 0.708" | 0.430" | 7/16" / 0.437" | 752,000 |
| 74H18S | 4,230 | 0.740" | 0.860" | 1/2" / 0.500" | 338,400 |
| 80H18S | 4,230 | 0.800" | 0.860" | 17/32" / 0.531" | 338,400 |
Related clip sizes are not interchangeable simply because they share the same material gauge or width. Select the clip from the wire combination, required closure and tool configuration.
| Selection Item | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Existing Clip Number | Provide 68H18S, CL-22 or the current clip reference if known. |
| Tool Model | Provide the complete clinching-tool manufacturer and model. |
| Blade and Anvil | Provide existing blade and anvil numbers where available. |
| Wire Diameter | Specify the diameter of each wire being joined. |
| Number of Wires | Identify whether the clip closes around two wires, spring plus border wire or another combination. |
| Required Closed Shape | Provide a sample, drawing or finished closure dimensions when possible. |
| Material | Specify galvanized steel or another required material. |
| Application | Bedding, furniture, automotive seating, cage, trap or other wire assembly. |
| Order Detail | Information to Provide |
|---|---|
| Clip | 68H18S / CL-22 reference. |
| Tool | Exact clinching-tool manufacturer and model. |
| Tool Setup | Blade, anvil and magazine information where known. |
| Material | Specify galvanized steel or required alternative material. |
| Wire Combination | Provide wire diameters and the components being joined. |
| Application | Mattress, furniture, automotive seat, cage, trap or other assembly. |
| Packing | Confirm current carton and skid configuration. |
| Quantity | Provide carton, skid or annual consumption requirement. |
Discuss Your 68H18S Requirement
68H18S is a wide strip-collated steel clinch clip used in professional bedding, furniture, seating and suitable wire-fastening applications.
The reference dimensions are approximately 0.686" length × 0.860" width × 15/32" height, equivalent to approximately 17.42 × 21.84 × 11.90mm.
The reference inside dimension is approximately 0.196" / 4.98mm and the outside dimension is approximately 0.260" / 6.60mm.
Those figures describe the approximate height, width and outside profile dimensions. The complete clip reference also includes the approximately 17.42mm overall length and 4.98mm inside dimension.
The listed packing quantity is 4,700 clips per carton.
The 68H18S clip has a published CL-22 cross-reference. Use the cross-reference as a starting point and verify the actual clip and tool geometry before changing suppliers.
The published Vertex strip-tool reference is PC4-6080 with the corresponding 60 anvil and 80 blade configuration.
No. Vertex tools use different blade, anvil and magazine configurations for different clip sizes. Confirm the exact ProClinch configuration before use.
No. Brand name alone is not sufficient to establish compatibility. Provide the exact tool model, magazine, blade and anvil configuration so the 68H18S strip can be checked.
Yes. Bedding and mattress spring assemblies are established applications for this clinch-clip system when the spring wire, border wire and closing geometry match the clip.
Yes, for suitable furniture spring and supporting-wire assemblies. Confirm the combined wire dimensions and required closure.
Automotive and van seating are established clinch-clip applications. The exact clip and tool setup should match the seat spring and wire assembly.
Clinch clips are used for suitable cage and trap assemblies. Confirm that the 68H18S opening and finished closure fit the actual wire diameters.
The main 68H18S / CL-22 reference is associated with bedding, furniture and related wire assemblies. Razor-wire equipment may use different clip sizes, so the security-wire specification and tool should be checked separately.
KYA lists stainless-steel material options within its clinch-clip range. Confirm the exact alloy, clip size and current availability when stainless material is required.
Suitability depends on the coating specification, humidity, chemicals and required service life. Specify the required finish when corrosion resistance is an important purchasing requirement.
Not automatically. Strip-fed and roll-fed tools use different feeding systems. Match the clip collation to the intended clinching tool.
Provide the existing clip number, clinching-tool model, blade and anvil numbers where available, wire diameters, application and a sample or drawing of the required finished closure.
Yes. Check strip feeding, blade alignment, completed clip shape, wire retention and consistency in the actual production tool before high-volume use.
Provide the clip reference, tool model, material requirement, application, wire dimensions, carton or skid quantity and destination market.
KYA supplies 68H18S strip collated clinch clips for bedding manufacturers, furniture factories, automotive seating suppliers and professional wire-assembly operations. Provide the existing clip reference, clinching-tool model, wire dimensions and purchase quantity so the required clip configuration can be checked before ordering.
KYA lists a free full-carton sample of 4,700 clips, with freight paid by the recipient. The stated minimum order quantity is 50 cartons (one pallet), and the listed lead time is 20–30 days. Confirm current sample availability, packing quantity and delivery schedule when ordering.
KYA identifies itself as an OEM supplier and lists custom clip sizes and SGS certification. Contact KYA to confirm custom dimensions and request current certification documents for the specified material and finish.
