KYA M96 clinching clips are galvanized steel collated fasteners for compatible mattress, furniture, seating and industrial wire-assembly applications. The current M96 configuration measures approximately 21.8 mm wide, 6.2 mm inside width, 22.2 mm open height and 1.0 mm thick.
The clips are designed for mechanically joining compatible spring wire, stay wire, paper-wrapped wire, support wire and frame-wire components. Typical production applications include spring mattresses, sofa and chair spring systems, automotive seating and selected wire products.
The featured M96 is supplied as a collated strip fastener with 6,000 clips per carton. When changing from another clip supplier, verify the complete clip geometry and clinching-tool configuration rather than selecting from a commercial series name alone.
21.8 mm clip width: wide clinching profile for compatible spring and wire assemblies.
6.2 mm inside width: open space for suitable wire combinations before clinching.
22.2 mm open height: provides forming length around compatible wire joints.
1.0 mm steel thickness: industrial strip-clip construction for compatible clinching equipment.
Galvanized surface: zinc-coated steel for corrosion protection during storage, production and suitable service conditions.
Strip-fed format: collated for compatible pneumatic or production clinching tools.
6,000 clips per carton: current KYA packing specification.
Multiple applications: mattress springs, furniture springs, car-seat wire frames and selected cage or wire assemblies.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | M96 |
| Fastener Type | Collated Clinching Clip |
| Clip Width | Approximately 21.8 mm |
| Inside Width | Approximately 6.2 mm |
| Open Height | Approximately 22.2 mm |
| Material Thickness | Approximately 1.0 mm |
| Material | Steel |
| Standard Surface | Galvanized |
| Feed Format | Collated Strip |
| Packing | 6,000 pcs / carton |
| Typical Applications | Mattress springs, furniture springs, stay wire, automotive seating and compatible wire assemblies |
A clinching clip should be selected from its complete open geometry. Width, inside opening, height and material thickness determine how the clip fits over the components before it is formed closed by the clinching tool.
| Dimension | M96 | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Clip Width | 21.8 mm | Must match the magazine, guide, driver and available joint width. |
| Inside Width | 6.2 mm | Determines the open space for the wire combination before closure. |
| Open Height | 22.2 mm | Affects the amount of clip material available to form around the connection. |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm | Must be compatible with the forming force, driver and anvil configuration. |
The featured M96 configuration is manufactured from steel with a galvanized surface. The zinc coating provides corrosion protection compared with untreated steel during storage, manufacturing and suitable indoor service.
Corrosion resistance depends on coating type, coating condition, humidity, chemicals and final service environment. For applications requiring a different corrosion-resistance level, confirm the required material or surface treatment before ordering.
KYA publicly lists galvanized, hot-dip galvanized and stainless-steel options within its M96 product offering. Availability can depend on the required specification and order configuration.
When a stainless-steel or alternative coated fastener is required, specify the exact material requirement, application environment and tool configuration with the inquiry.
An established application for M96-style clinching clips is attaching paper-wrapped wire or support wire to sofa, chair and other upholstered-furniture seat springs.
The support wire is positioned at the required spring location, the open clip is placed around the components, and a compatible tool forms the clip around the connection.
M96 clips are used in compatible bedding and spring-unit manufacturing where stay wire, support wire, spring wire or other formed-wire components require a clinched connection.
Mattress constructions vary considerably. The clip should be selected from the actual wire combination and production equipment rather than assuming M96 is suitable for every mattress or spring design.
M96 may be used in compatible mattress-production wire connections, but it should not be described as a universal pocket-spring fastener. Pocket-spring systems can use fabric pockets, adhesive bonding and different perimeter or support-wire assembly methods.
For a specific pocket-spring production line, provide the machine model, existing clip and wire dimensions so suitability can be checked against the actual connection.
M96-style clips are also used in compatible sofa-base and sofa-back spring systems where support wire or stay wire needs to be fastened to another spring or frame-wire component.
Furniture manufacturers should confirm wire diameter, joint shape and clinching-tool setup before selecting the clip.
Clinching clips are used in compatible automotive seating and formed-wire assemblies where spring wire, support wire or frame components require mechanical joining.
Automotive production normally follows application-specific drawings and approved manufacturing procedures. Confirm the M96 clip geometry, material and finished closure against the required component specification before production use.
M96 clips can also be used in selected cage and formed-wire products where the wire combination fits the clip opening and the clinching tool forms the required finished joint.
For outdoor cages or other exposed wire products, confirm the required corrosion-resistant material or coating separately from the dimensional fit.
The featured M96 configuration is supplied as a strip-collated clip. The strip keeps the fasteners aligned as they are fed through the magazine of a compatible clinching tool.
Strip dimensions, clip spacing and magazine geometry are part of the fastener system. A clip with similar open dimensions may still feed differently if its collation does not match the tool.
M96 should be matched to a clinching tool by its complete fastener and tooling configuration. A tool being described as a mattress clipper or pneumatic clincher does not by itself establish compatibility.
| Compatibility Item | M96 Specification to Check |
|---|---|
| Clip Width | Approximately 21.8 mm |
| Inside Width | Approximately 6.2 mm |
| Open Height | Approximately 22.2 mm |
| Thickness | Approximately 1.0 mm |
| Feed Format | Collated strip |
| Magazine | Must accept the M96 strip geometry and clip spacing. |
| Driver / Blade | Must advance and form the clip correctly. |
| Anvil / Closing Jaw | Must produce the required closed geometry around the intended wire combination. |
When replacing a third-party clip, compare the physical dimensions rather than relying on a historical cross-reference name. M96 and the commonly published 90F18 strip profile have materially different open dimensions.
| Parameter | KYA M96 | 90F18S Size Class |
|---|---|---|
| Clip Width | 21.8 mm | Approximately 18.7 mm |
| Inside Opening | 6.2 mm | Approximately 5.1 mm |
| Open Height | 22.2 mm | Approximately 15.9 mm |
| Packing | 6,000 pcs / carton | Manufacturer-specific |
Because the dimensions differ substantially, buyers should verify the original fastener and tool specification before attempting a cross-brand replacement.
KYA M95 and M96 are dimensionally close in some measurements, but they should still be treated as separate clip configurations.
| Parameter | M95 | M96 |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 21.8 mm | 21.8 mm |
| Inside Width | 6.2 mm | 6.2 mm |
| Open Height | Approximately 22.5 mm | Approximately 22.2 mm |
| Thickness | Approximately 1.0 mm | Approximately 1.0 mm |
The published dimensions are close, so the existing clip sample, strip geometry and clinching-tool setup should be used to determine which model is required.
Do not select the fastener by a single wire diameter. The inside opening of a clinching clip can accommodate a joint involving multiple components, and the required open profile also depends on how the clip must form around those components.
For production selection, provide the diameters of all wires being joined together with the existing clip or finished-joint drawing.
The open M96 clip is positioned around the spring, support wire or other components. The clinching tool then drives the clip against an anvil or closing jaw so the sides of the fastener form around the joint.
After installation, inspect the connection for consistent clip position and closure. Feeding and joint performance should be tested on the actual production equipment when changing clips, wire dimensions or suppliers.
| Order Information | What to Provide |
|---|---|
| Current Clip | Provide M96 or the existing clip model, drawing or physical sample. |
| Tool Brand and Model | Provide the exact pneumatic or production clincher model. |
| Clip Width | Approximately 21.8 mm. |
| Inside Width | Approximately 6.2 mm. |
| Open Height | Approximately 22.2 mm. |
| Material Thickness | Approximately 1.0 mm. |
| Wire Combination | Provide the diameters and arrangement of the components being joined. |
| Application | Specify mattress, sofa, chair, automotive seat, cage or other wire assembly. |
| Surface / Material | Specify galvanized, HDG or stainless requirement where applicable. |
| Quantity | Provide required cartons or estimated production consumption. |
M96 clips are used in compatible spring and wire connections for mattresses, upholstered furniture, seating systems and other formed-wire products.
The current specification is approximately 21.8 mm wide, 6.2 mm inside width, 22.2 mm open height and 1.0 mm thick.
The current KYA specification lists 6,000 clips per carton.
The standard configuration shown on this page is galvanized steel.
KYA publicly lists hot-dip galvanized and stainless options for M96. Confirm the required material, clip configuration and current availability with the quotation.
Yes. Attaching paper-wrapped or support wire to suitable furniture seat springs is an established application for this clip type.
Yes, in compatible mattress and spring-unit wire connections where the M96 dimensions and clinching-tool configuration match the assembly.
Not exclusively. M96 is more accurately treated as a mattress, furniture and wire clinching clip. Suitability for a specific pocket-spring production line depends on the machine and joint design.
Do not select M96 solely from a single wire-diameter range. The 6.2 mm dimension describes the clip's open inside width, while actual selection depends on all components being joined and the required finished closure.
Yes. Sofa-base, sofa-back and other compatible upholstered-furniture spring assemblies are established applications.
They can be used in compatible car-seat and formed-wire assemblies. Automotive production should follow the applicable component drawing and tool specification.
They can be used in selected cage and formed-wire applications where the wire dimensions, clip geometry and finished joint are suitable.
The clip dimensions may be suitable for selected wire assemblies, but the required corrosion-resistant finish must also be confirmed for the actual outdoor environment.
No. Their published open dimensions differ substantially. M96 is approximately 21.8 mm wide, 6.2 mm inside and 22.2 mm high, while the commonly published 90F18S profile is approximately 18.7 mm wide, 5.1 mm inside and 15.9 mm high.
A direct replacement should not be assumed because the published clip geometries are different. Verify the existing fastener and tool before changing products.
No. Compatibility depends on the exact magazine, clip geometry, collation, driver blade and anvil configuration. Provide the tool model before changing fasteners.
Their published width, inside opening and thickness are similar, while the listed open heights differ slightly. Confirm the existing clip and tool specification rather than treating the two model names as automatically interchangeable.
No clinching fastener can guarantee uninterrupted feeding or joint performance under every machine and operating condition. Clip dimensions, tool setup, collation and maintenance all affect production performance.
Yes. Check strip feeding, clip position, driver and anvil operation, finished closure geometry and joint retention on the actual assembly before volume production.
Provide the required quantity, current clip model or sample, clinching-tool brand and model, wire dimensions, application, required material or surface treatment and destination market.
KYA supplies M96 galvanized clinching clips with a 21.8 mm width, 6.2 mm inside width, 22.2 mm open height and 1.0 mm thickness for mattress manufacturers, upholstered-furniture factories, seating suppliers, wire-product manufacturers and industrial fastener distributors. Send your current clip, tool model, wire dimensions, required material and quantity to confirm the appropriate configuration.
