KYA M48 Mattress Spring Clips are industrial clinch clips designed for fastening spring wires, stay wires and frame wires in mattress, sofa, upholstered furniture and automotive seat manufacturing. The M48 clip has an approximately 11mm crown, 5.0mm inside width, 16.8mm height and 0.80mm material thickness.
The M48 geometry is similar to the Vertex 110A18 clip family and can be supplied in strip or roll formats according to the required production system. KYA lists a standard packing quantity of 6,000 clips per carton.
These clips are commonly used to join wire-to-wire, wire-to-spring and wire-to-frame connections. When compressed by a compatible clinch clip tool, the clip wraps around the components and forms a permanent mechanical connection without welding.
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| Specification | KYA M48 |
|---|---|
| Series | M48 |
| KYA Code | KYA-M48 |
| Fastener Type | Mattress / Spring Clinch Clip |
| Cross-Reference | Similar to Vertex 110A18 / 110A18S geometry; confirm exact interchangeability before ordering |
| Clip Format | Strip and Roll Options |
| Crown / Overall Width | Approx. 11mm |
| Inside Width | Approx. 5.0mm |
| Clip Height | Approx. 16.8mm |
| Material Thickness | Approx. 0.80mm |
| Standard Packing | 6,000 pcs/carton according to current KYA product data |
| Compatible Tool Type | M48 Clinch Clip Tools; verify magazine and jaw configuration for the exact strip or roll clip |
| Main Applications | Spring Mattresses, Bonnell Spring Units, Sofa Springs, Automotive Seats, Upholstered Furniture and Wire Assemblies |
Dimensions above are the current KYA M48 product specifications. Buyers replacing a Vertex, Hartco or another manufacturer's clip should compare the complete clip drawing, collation format and tool specification before production use.
Vertex 110A18 is a useful industry cross-reference because its main geometry closely matches the KYA M48. However, small dimensional and packaging differences exist, so the two products should be described as similar rather than automatically identical.
| Parameter | KYA M48 | Vertex 110A18 Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Width / Crown | Approx. 11.0mm | Approx. 10.92mm |
| Height | Approx. 16.8mm | Approx. 16.67mm |
| Inside Opening | Approx. 5.0mm | Approx. 5.13mm |
| Clip Format | Strip / Roll options | Strip and roll versions exist within the 110A18 family |
| KYA Packaging | 6,000 pcs/carton | Different Vertex packaging quantities; do not use as KYA packing data |
| Interchangeability | Confirm tool, collation and finished-closure requirements before substitution. | |
M48 clips are open metal clinch fasteners. They are positioned over two components such as a mattress spring and stay wire, then compressed by a manual, pneumatic or automated clip tool.
| 1. Position Wires | Place the spring, stay wire or frame wire in the required assembly position. |
| 2. Feed Clip | The M48 clip is supplied from the compatible strip or roll feeding system. |
| 3. Position Clip | Place the open clip around the wire-to-wire or wire-to-spring connection. |
| 4. Clinch | The clip tool compresses and bends the clip around the joined components. |
| 5. Inspect Closure | Verify that the finished clip securely holds the wires without damaging the spring or frame component. |
Traditional Bonnell spring units contain interconnected steel springs and border or support wires. Clinch clips provide a mechanical method for fastening selected spring and wire intersections during mattress-unit assembly.
The correct clip size must match the diameter and combined geometry of the wires being joined. A clip that is too small may not close correctly, while an oversized clip may produce excessive movement after clinching.
| Mattress Connection | Typical Function |
|---|---|
| Spring-to-Wire | Securing suitable Bonnell spring components to supporting or connecting wire. |
| Stay Wire | Holding stay wire in position against selected spring or structural wire components. |
| Border Wire | Selected mattress designs use clinch clips to connect internal spring structures with border-wire components. |
| Spring Unit Repair | Replacement of compatible original clip connections during furniture or mattress repair. |
Clinch clips are also used in selected automotive seat and upholstered furniture assemblies where spring wires, frame wires or support wires need to be mechanically joined.
Vertex itself lists 110A18-type fasteners for professional ProClinch clip tools used in wire-seat-frame applications, which is one reason the 110A18 geometry is a useful cross-reference for industrial buyers replacing existing mattress or seating clips.
| Application | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| Automotive Seat Frames | Joining selected seat support wires, spring wires and frame-wire components. |
| Sofa Seat Springs | Fastening spring units to compatible stay wires or furniture-frame wire systems. |
| Sofa Backs | Mechanical wire fastening in selected upholstered furniture back-support structures. |
| Furniture Repair | Replacing compatible original spring or wire clips during repair and refurbishment. |
M48 clips can be supplied in different collation formats. The correct format depends on the clip tool and production system rather than only on the individual clip dimensions.
| Format | Typical Selection |
|---|---|
| Strip Clips | Collated in straight strips for compatible strip-fed hand, pneumatic or production clip tools. |
| Roll / Coil Clips | Continuous collated supply used with compatible spool-fed or automated clip systems for higher-volume manufacturing. |
| Interchangeability | Strip and roll clips cannot automatically be interchanged because magazine, feeder and collation systems differ. |
When requesting a quotation, specify whether your production tool requires a strip-fed or roll-fed clip. If uncertain, provide the existing clip part number and tool model.
Clip selection should be based on the combined wire geometry, required closed connection and tool system. The model name alone is not enough for a reliable replacement order.
| Selection Item | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Clip Crown / Width | KYA M48 is approximately 11mm wide. |
| Inside Width | Approx. 5.0mm before clinching; compare with the wires being joined. |
| Clip Height | Approx. 16.8mm for the KYA M48 geometry. |
| Thickness | Approx. 0.80mm according to current KYA data. |
| Collation | Strip or roll according to the feeder and tool. |
| Tool Model | Provide the existing M48, Vertex, Hartco or other clip-tool model. |
| Existing Clip Code | Vertex 110A18 / 110A18S or another existing code can help identify the correct replacement. |
| Wire Diameter | Provide both wire diameters when two different spring or frame wires are being connected. |
| Finished Closure | If the final clinched opening is critical, provide a sample or required closed-clip dimension. |
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KYA supplies several mattress clinch clip families. M48 and M46 should not be treated as the same clip simply because both are used in mattress and furniture spring production.
| Specification | M48 | M46 / CL-16 Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Crown / Width | 11mm | 11mm |
| Inside Width | 5.0mm | Approx. 6.2mm |
| Height | 16.8mm | Approx. 14.5mm for CL-16 |
| Thickness | 0.80mm | 0.80mm |
| Interchangeability | Not automatically interchangeable. Inside opening, height, tool and finished clinch geometry differ. | |
M48 clips should be used only with a tool or feeding system designed for the corresponding clip geometry and collation format. Tool compatibility affects magazine feeding, clip positioning and final clinch geometry.
Vertex's current ProClinch tool documentation lists 110A18S among its supported strip clips, confirming that the 110A18 geometry is used in professional wire-frame clinching systems. This does not mean every Vertex, Hartco or M48 tool accepts every strip or roll variant.
| Tool Check | What to Verify |
|---|---|
| Clip Geometry | Crown, height, inside opening and material thickness. |
| Feed Type | Strip-fed or roll / spool-fed system. |
| Magazine / Feeder | The clip collation must fit the tool magazine and feeding mechanism. |
| Jaw Geometry | Tool jaws must produce the required closed-clip profile without damaging the workpiece. |
| Existing Fastener | Provide the existing Vertex, Hartco or other fastener code where possible. |
KYA supplies mattress clinch clips for mattress manufacturers, Bonnell spring factories, sofa and furniture manufacturers, automotive seat suppliers, bedding-equipment companies and industrial fastener distributors.
For an accurate M48 quotation, provide the current clip number, tool model, strip or roll requirement, wire diameters being joined, monthly consumption, packaging requirement and destination country.
If you are replacing a Vertex 110A18 / 110A18S or Hartco-type clip, send the existing clip label, tool model, dimensional drawing or physical sample. This allows the geometry and collation format to be checked before mass production.
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M48 clips are metal clinch fasteners used to mechanically join spring wires, stay wires and frame wires in mattress, sofa, furniture and selected automotive seat assemblies.
KYA currently lists approximately 11mm crown width, 5.0mm inside width, 16.8mm clip height and 0.80mm material thickness.
The dimensions are very similar, so Vertex 110A18 is a useful cross-reference. However, small dimensional, collation and packaging differences exist. Confirm the tool and finished clinch before treating them as interchangeable.
Vertex's published specification lists approximately 10.92mm width, 16.67mm height and 5.13mm inside opening for 110A18. These dimensions are close to the KYA M48 specification.
In Vertex product naming, an S suffix is associated with a strip-format clip in relevant product listings. Always verify the current manufacturer part number and collation before ordering a replacement.
Yes. KYA currently lists strip and roll formats. The required format depends on the magazine or feeding system of the clip tool.
Not automatically. Strip-fed and roll-fed tools use different collation and feeding systems even when the individual clip geometry is similar.
They can be used for selected wire-to-wire and wire-to-spring connections in Bonnell spring units, stay-wire systems, border-wire assemblies and other compatible mattress constructions.
Yes, M48 clips can be used in compatible Bonnell mattress spring assemblies when the wire diameters, connection geometry and clip tool match the M48 clip dimensions.
Yes. Sofa seat and furniture spring assemblies are typical applications for clinch clips when the spring and stay-wire dimensions are compatible.
Similar clinch clip geometries are used in selected automotive seat frame, support-wire and spring-wire assemblies. Confirm the vehicle-seat engineering specification and tool system before substitution.
They can be used in selected industrial wire-joining applications when the clip opening, closure and material are appropriate. For outdoor cages or corrosive environments, the required clip material or protective finish should also be specified.
KYA lists M48 clip tools for this product. Buyers replacing Vertex or Hartco-style systems should provide the exact tool model because strip, roll and jaw configurations can differ.
Vertex currently lists 110A18S among the fasteners supported by its ProClinch 4.5 strip-fed clip tool, demonstrating that the 110A18 format is used in professional industrial clinching systems.
M48 has an approximately 5.0mm inside width and 16.8mm height. KYA M46 CL-16 is listed with approximately 6.2mm inside width and 14.5mm height. They should therefore be treated as different clip geometries.
The current KYA M48 product specification lists 6,000 clips per carton.
Packaging quantity is manufacturer-specific and does not determine clip geometry. Use KYA's 6,000-piece carton specification when ordering KYA M48 clips.
Compare crown width, height, inside opening, material thickness, collation format and tool compatibility. Sending KYA the existing clip code, tool model, drawing or sample is the safest method.
Provide the M48 or existing clip part number, strip or roll requirement, clip tool model, wire diameters being joined, order quantity, packaging requirement, application and destination country.
Looking for M48 mattress spring clips similar to Vertex 110A18? Send KYA Fasteners your current clip code, tool model, strip or roll requirement, wire dimensions, order quantity and destination country. If you are replacing an existing Hartco or Vertex clip, a dimensional drawing or physical sample will help confirm compatibility before bulk production.
