KYA CL-3 clinching clips are galvanized steel strip clips used for fastening stay wire, spring wire and related components in sofas, chairs, mattresses, car seats and upholstered furniture assemblies. The CL-3 belongs to the KYA M66 clip family and is dimensionally comparable to the Vertex 80H23 strip clip class.
The current KYA CL-3 specification uses an approximately 21.8 mm clip width, 6.2 mm inside width, 12.7 mm height and 0.8 mm steel thickness. Standard packing is 6,000 clips per carton.
M66 series strip clip: designed for compatible pneumatic clinching systems used in furniture and spring assembly.
21.8 mm clip width: wide H-series profile for compatible spring and stay-wire connections.
6.2 mm inside width: accommodates suitable combinations of spring wire, stay wire and frame wire.
12.7 mm height: compact CL-3 profile corresponding closely to the Vertex 80H23 size class.
0.8 mm galvanized steel: formed steel clip with zinc corrosion protection for indoor furniture and mattress production.
Strip-fed format: designed for compatible strip-fed pneumatic clinching tools.
6,000 clips per carton: KYA commercial packing for furniture factories and industrial distributors.
Multiple assembly applications: suitable for sofa springs, stay wire, mattress spring assemblies, seating frames and related wire connections.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | CL-3 |
| Series | M66 |
| Similar Vertex Reference | 80H23 / 80H23S Class |
| Clip Width | Approximately 21.8 mm |
| Inside Width | Approximately 6.2 mm |
| Height | Approximately 12.7 mm |
| Material Thickness | Approximately 0.8 mm |
| Material | Steel |
| Surface | Galvanized |
| Feed Format | Strip-Fed Clinching Clip |
| Packing | 6,000 pcs / carton |
| Typical Applications | Sofa springs, stay wire, mattress springs, seating frames and wire assemblies |
Vertex identifies 80H23 as a wide H-series clinching clip with approximately 21.84 mm width, 12.70 mm height and 6.30 mm inside opening. These dimensions closely correspond to the KYA CL-3 specification.
| Dimension | KYA CL-3 | Vertex 80H23 Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Clip Width | 21.8 mm | 21.84 mm / .860" |
| Height | 12.7 mm | 12.70 mm / 1/2" |
| Inside Width | 6.2 mm | 6.30 mm / .248" |
| Reference Clip Length | Confirm with production drawing | 20.32 mm / .800" |
| Outside Opening | Confirm with production drawing | 7.77 mm / .306" |
| Packing | 6,000 pcs / carton | Packing varies by Vertex configuration |
The dimensional relationship makes 80H23 a useful cross-reference for CL-3 buyers. Final machine suitability should still be confirmed using the exact clip, tool configuration and wire combination.
CL-3 is supplied as a strip-fed clinching clip. The strip format is designed for compatible pneumatic hand-held and production clinchers that feed a row of clips through the magazine.
Strip clips should not be confused with roll-fed mattress clips. Even when the basic clip profile appears similar, the feed mechanism and collation format must match the machine.
The featured CL-3 configuration uses galvanized steel. The zinc coating provides corrosion protection during storage, furniture production and normal indoor service.
Material thickness is approximately 0.8 mm. Clip strength and final joint performance also depend on the wire sizes being joined, clinching die, closure geometry and production setup.
CL-3 clips are used in upholstered furniture production to connect stay wire or other support wire to sinuous springs and related spring assemblies.
Typical applications include sofa seats, sofa backs, chairs and other spring-supported furniture frames. The clip is positioned around the required wire connection and mechanically closed by the clinching tool.
Stay wire is used in upholstered furniture to connect or stabilize multiple sinuous springs so they work together as part of the seating or back-support system.
The CL-3 clip can form a mechanical connection around compatible stay wire and spring wire. The 6.2 mm internal opening must be appropriate for the wire combination before clinching.
Wide clinching clips in the 80H23 class are also used in compatible mattress and innerspring wire assemblies. Possible connections include spring wire, stay wire and border-wire components where the selected clip size matches the wire combination.
Mattress constructions use many different clip sizes. The clip should therefore be selected from the actual coil-wire and border-wire diameters rather than using one clip model for every mattress assembly.
M66-series clinching clips are also used in compatible car-seat and wire-frame manufacturing applications where formed wires need to be mechanically joined.
Automotive applications normally use component-specific drawings and production tooling. Confirm the clip dimensions, material and closing profile against the approved assembly specification before production use.
Vertex lists 80H23S among the strip fasteners accepted by its ProClinch 4.5 platform. Vertex's ProClinch operating information also cross-references 80H23S with CL-3 and identifies a PC4-6181 strip-fed tool configuration for this clip class.
This provides a useful industry reference when identifying CL-3. When using a clip from another manufacturer, confirm the actual clip dimensions and tool setup before production use.
Standard and lined clinching clips should be treated as separate configurations. A liner can be used where the application requires a barrier between the clip and wire to reduce direct surface contact or potential wire-related noise.
For example, Vertex differentiates its standard 80H23S strip clip from the 80H23SC paper-lined version. If a lined CL-3 configuration is required, specify the lining requirement when requesting the product rather than assuming every CL-3 clip is lined.
| KYA Model | Similar Vertex | Width | Inside | Height | Thickness | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL-3 | 80H23 | 21.8 mm | 6.2 mm | 12.7 mm | 0.8 mm | 6,000 / ctn |
| CL-4 | 88H23 | 21.8 mm | 6.2 mm | 14.5 mm | 0.8 mm | 6,000 / ctn |
| CLP-34 | 101H23 | 21.8 mm | 6.2 mm | 16.8 mm | 0.8 mm | 6,000 / ctn |
| CL-71 | — | 18.5 mm | 6.2 mm | 13.5 mm | 0.8 mm | 6,000 / ctn |
| CL-72 | 91F23 | 18.5 mm | 6.2 mm | 14.5 mm | 0.8 mm | 6,000 / ctn |
| CLP-312 | 80F23 | 18.5 mm | 5.6 mm | 12.7 mm | 0.8 mm | 6,000 / ctn |
The correct clip depends on the diameters and arrangement of the wires being joined. A clip opening must be large enough to accommodate the components before clinching, while the final closed profile must secure them without excessive deformation.
Clip width is also important. Wider clips provide more bearing area but require sufficient space around curved spring and border-wire assemblies.
| Selection Item | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Current Clip | Provide CL-3, 80H23 or the existing clip sample and drawing. |
| Tool Model | Provide the exact pneumatic clincher brand and model. |
| Feed Format | Confirm the tool uses strip-fed clips. |
| Clip Width | CL-3: approximately 21.8 mm. |
| Inside Width | CL-3: approximately 6.2 mm. |
| Height | CL-3: approximately 12.7 mm. |
| Thickness | CL-3: approximately 0.8 mm. |
| Wire Combination | Provide spring wire, stay wire, border wire or frame-wire diameters. |
| Lining | Specify whether a standard or lined clip configuration is required. |
| Application | Specify sofa seat, sofa back, mattress spring, car seat or other wire assembly. |
CL-3 is a galvanized steel strip-fed clinching clip in the KYA M66 family. It is used for compatible spring, stay-wire, mattress and furniture wire connections.
Yes. Vertex's own ProClinch documentation cross-references CL-3 with the 80H23S clip class, and their principal width, height and inside-opening dimensions are closely aligned.
No. Vertex offers different materials and lined variants within related clip families. Confirm the exact clip suffix, dimensions, material and tool configuration before replacing another product.
The current KYA specification is approximately 21.8 mm wide, 6.2 mm inside width, 12.7 mm high and 0.8 mm thick.
The current KYA packing specification is 6,000 clips per carton.
Packaging is manufacturer-specific. A different carton quantity does not necessarily mean the basic clip dimensions are different. Compare the physical fastener and tool specification rather than carton count.
Yes. Sofa seat spring and stay-wire fastening are typical applications for M66-series clinching clips when the clip dimensions match the wire combination.
Yes. CL-3 can be used in compatible sofa-back spring and support-wire assemblies.
Yes, in mattress or innerspring assemblies where the spring-wire and border- or stay-wire dimensions are suitable for the CL-3 profile.
M66-series clips are used in compatible car-seat and wire-frame assemblies. Automotive applications should be matched to the approved component drawing and tooling.
Vertex lists 80H23S as a supported ProClinch 4.5 fastener and officially cross-references 80H23S to CL-3. When using another manufacturer's CL-3 clip, verify actual feeding and closure with the tool before production use.
No. Pneumatic clinchers use different magazines, clip widths, openings, anvils and blades. Match the exact tool configuration to the clip specification.
CL-3 is supplied as a strip-fed clinching clip. Do not substitute it for a roll-fed fastener without confirming the machine's feeding system.
No. Lining requirements depend on the furniture design, wire contact and noise-control requirements. Specify the required lining when ordering rather than assuming all CL-3 clips use the same liner.
Both use a similar 21.8 mm width and 6.2 mm inside width, but CL-3 is approximately 12.7 mm high while CL-4 is approximately 14.5 mm high. Select according to wire size, joint geometry and tool configuration.
Yes. Check magazine feeding, clip positioning, closure shape and retention on the actual wire assembly before full-volume production.
Provide the required quantity, clinching-tool brand and model, existing CL-3 or 80H23 reference, wire diameters, lining requirement, application and destination market.
Ask About CL-3 Clinching Clips
KYA supplies CL-3 M66-series galvanized clinching clips similar to the Vertex 80H23 size class for sofa factories, mattress manufacturers, seating manufacturers, furniture component suppliers and industrial fastener distributors. Send your current clip reference, tool model, wire dimensions, lining requirement and quantity to confirm the appropriate configuration.
CL-3 is available with or without a poly lining; specify the required configuration so the clip matches the furniture design and contact surfaces.
The KYA listing specifies 6,000 clips per carton and an MOQ of one carton (6,000 pieces). Free samples are available with freight collect. Vertex 80H23 reference materials list a different carton quantity, so confirm the CL-3 packing count and sample configuration in the quotation.
