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KYA 68H18S strip collated clinch clips are industrial metal fasteners designed for compatible pneumatic clinching tools used in bedding, upholstered furniture, automotive seating and selected formed-wire assemblies.
The established 68H18S designation uses a nominal .68" length × 7/8" width × .18" opening. The corresponding Hartco-style cross-reference is CL-22.
The KYA product is strip collated for repeated production feeding and is packed 4,700 clips per carton. A standard skid configuration contains 80 cartons, or 376,000 clips.
68H18S size class: established industrial clinching-clip designation for compatible strip-fed tools.
CL-22 cross-reference: useful for identifying the corresponding Hartco-style clip family.
7/8-inch nominal width: wider H-profile for compatible spring and wire assemblies.
.18-inch nominal opening: part of the established 68H18S model designation.
Strip collation: designed for repeat feeding through matching pneumatic clinching-tool magazines.
Steel construction: suitable for furniture, bedding, seating and industrial wire-clinching applications.
4,700 clips per carton: established carton quantity for this clip size.
376,000 clips per skid: based on 80 cartons per skid.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 68H18S |
| KYA Code | KYA-68H18S |
| Fastener Type | Strip Collated Clinching Clip |
| Nominal Length | .68" |
| Nominal Width | 7/8" |
| Nominal Opening | .18" |
| KYA Overall H × W × D Reference | Approximately 11.8 × 22 × 6.6 mm / 0.47 × 0.86 × 0.26" |
| Cross-Reference | CL-22 |
| Collation | Strip Collated |
| Material | Steel; alternative material configurations subject to specification |
| Clips per Carton | 4,700 pcs |
| Cartons per Skid | 80 cartons |
| Clips per Skid | 376,000 pcs |
The 68H18S designation has an established cross-reference to the CL-22 clip class. This reference is useful for distributors and factories identifying replacement fasteners for an existing clinching system.
| Reference | Identification |
|---|---|
| 68H18S | Vertex-style H-profile strip clinch clip |
| CL-22 | Hartco-style cross-reference |
| KYA-68H18S | KYA product code |
A cross-reference helps identify the fastener family, but actual production use should still be checked against strip geometry, tool configuration and the required finished joint.
The established Vertex-style designation describes 68H18S as approximately .68" long × 7/8" wide × .18" opening.
KYA also publishes an overall H × W × D reference of approximately 0.47 × 0.86 × 0.26" / 11.8 × 22 × 6.6 mm. These values use a different measurement convention from the model designation.
For cross-brand replacement, compare the supplier drawing or a physical sample instead of assuming that dimensions with different labels represent the same measurement.
68H18S clips are supplied in collated strips. The strip holds the clips in alignment as the magazine advances each fastener toward the blade and anvil.
Reliable feeding depends on clip dimensions, strip collation, magazine condition, pusher operation and proper loading. The complete fastener-and-tool combination should be checked whenever a factory changes clip suppliers.
For the Vertex ProClinch system, 68H18S is associated with the PC4-6080 strip tool.
| Tool Component | 68H18S Vertex Reference |
|---|---|
| Strip Tool | PC4-6080 |
| Anvil | VC01-60 configuration |
| Blade | VC01-80 configuration |
| Side Plates | VC0012 & VC0013 configuration |
| Magazine / Pusher | VC0021 & VC0022 configuration |
Other clinching-tool brands may use related clip profiles, but compatibility should be confirmed from the exact tool model, magazine, blade and anvil rather than from the manufacturer name alone.
An established application for 68H18S clips is attaching paper-wrapped wire or support wire to sofa, chair and other furniture seat springs.
The wire is positioned at the required spring location, the clip is placed over the components, and a compatible clinching tool forms the clip closed around the connection.
68H18S clips can be used in compatible bedding and spring-unit manufacturing where spring wire, stay wire, support wire or frame-wire components require a clinched connection.
Bonnell, continuous-spring and other mattress constructions can use different wire sizes and fastening methods. Confirm the actual joint and tool setup before specifying 68H18S for a mattress production line.
The ProClinch clip platform is also used in automotive and van seating where wire, springs or frame components require a mechanically clinched connection.
Automotive components normally follow defined drawings, approved materials and specific production tooling. Confirm the selected clip against the assembly specification before production use.
Clinching clips in the same industrial platform are used for selected animal cages, traps and formed-wire products where the clip profile and finished closure match the wire assembly.
For exposed products, confirm corrosion resistance separately from dimensional compatibility. The required steel grade or coating depends on the actual service environment.
KYA also lists 68H18S within selected concertina-wire clip applications. In this use, the clip is applied with compatible equipment to join the required wire components.
Wire-barrier manufacturing should follow the required product drawing, material specification and closing geometry. Do not assume that a clip configured for furniture production can be transferred to a wire-barrier line without verifying the tooling.
A statement such as “for 6–8 mm border wire” is not sufficient to establish clip suitability. The nominal .18-inch opening is one dimension of the open clip, and the finished joint can involve multiple wires or components.
For a new application, provide the diameter of every component being joined, the existing clip or drawing and the clinching-tool model.
| Packing Level | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Clips per Carton | 4,700 pcs |
| Cartons per Skid | 80 cartons |
| Clips per Skid | 376,000 pcs |
The following reference preserves the current KYA series packing and dimensional information. Because different public tables use different measurement conventions, use the individual clip drawing or physical sample for final replacement approval.
| Clip # | Pcs / Carton | Cartons / Skid | Total / Skid | Legacy Length Reference | Legacy Width Reference | Legacy Height Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68H18S | 4,700 | 80 | 376,000 | 17.42 mm / .686" | 21.84 mm / .860" | 11.90 mm / approx. 15/32" |
| 64A18S | 10,340 | 80 | 827,200 | 16.26 mm / .640" | 10.92 mm / .430" | 10.32 mm / approx. 13/32" |
| 54A14S | 15,080 | 80 | 1,206,400 | Confirm specification | Confirm specification | Confirm specification |
| Check | What to Verify |
|---|---|
| Clip Reference | 68H18S or CL-22. |
| Tool Model | Provide the exact pneumatic clinching-tool model. |
| Magazine | Must accept the strip width, collation and clip pitch. |
| Driver Blade | Must correctly advance and form the 68H18S profile. |
| Anvil | Must produce the required closed clip shape. |
| Wire Combination | Measure all components being joined. |
| Trial Joint | Check feeding, closure and retention before full production. |
| Order Information | What to Provide |
|---|---|
| Existing Clip | Provide 68H18S, CL-22, a drawing or physical sample. |
| Clinching Tool | Provide the exact brand and model. |
| Feed Format | Confirm strip-fed operation. |
| Wire Dimensions | Provide the diameter of every component being joined. |
| Application | Specify bedding, furniture, seating, cage or other wire assembly. |
| Material / Finish | Specify the required steel or corrosion-resistant material configuration. |
| Quantity | Provide carton, skid or annual consumption requirement. |
Discuss Your 68H18S Application
68H18S is a strip-collated industrial clinching clip used with compatible pneumatic tools for furniture, bedding, seating and selected formed-wire applications.
The established size designation corresponds approximately to .68" length, 7/8" width and .18" opening.
KYA also publishes approximately 11.8 × 22 × 6.6 mm H × W × D. This uses a different measurement convention from the nominal 68H18S designation.
The established Hartco-style cross-reference is CL-22.
Vertex identifies the PC4-6080 strip-tool configuration for 68H18S, together with the corresponding blade, anvil and magazine setup.
No. Vertex uses different ProClinch configurations for different fastener profiles. Confirm the exact tool configuration before changing clips.
Some clinching tools may use related clip profiles, but compatibility should be checked from the exact tool model, magazine, blade and anvil. Brand name alone does not establish fit.
68H18S and CL-22 are established cross-reference classes. Verify the existing fastener, strip geometry and clinching tool before full-volume substitution.
The current packing specification is 4,700 clips per carton.
The listed skid configuration contains 80 cartons.
At 4,700 clips per carton and 80 cartons per skid, the total is 376,000 clips.
Yes. Attaching support wire or paper-wrapped wire to compatible furniture seat springs is an established application.
Yes, in compatible bedding and spring-wire assemblies where the fastener geometry and tool configuration match the required joint.
Not exclusively. It is an industrial clinching clip used across compatible bedding, furniture, seating and wire applications.
Yes, in compatible automotive and van seating assemblies where the fastener and tooling meet the production specification.
The ProClinch platform is used in selected cage and animal-trap applications. Confirm the wire dimensions, finished closure and required corrosion resistance.
KYA also lists 68H18S for selected concertina-wire assembly applications. Confirm the production machine, material specification and required closed clip geometry before use.
Do not select the clip solely from a 6–8 mm wire range. Clip suitability depends on all components in the joint, the open fastener geometry and the finished closure produced by the tool.
KYA lists steel and stainless configurations within the 68H18S product family, and separate surface requirements can be discussed according to the application. Confirm the exact material and coating with the quotation.
No fastener can guarantee uninterrupted feeding under every tool condition. Magazine condition, pusher operation, loading direction, clip collation and tool maintenance all affect feeding performance.
Production rate and fastener performance depend on the machine, operating cycle, clip material, joint design and tooling condition. Confirm performance on the actual production line rather than relying on a fixed clips-per-minute claim.
Yes. Check strip feeding, clip positioning, closure geometry and joint retention on the actual tool and wire assembly before volume production.
Provide the required quantity, current 68H18S or CL-22 sample, clinching-tool brand and model, wire dimensions, application, required material or coating and destination market.
KYA supplies 68H18S strip collated clinching clips for bedding manufacturers, upholstered-furniture factories, automotive seating suppliers, wire-product manufacturers and industrial fastener distributors. Send your current fastener, tool model, wire dimensions, required material and order quantity to confirm the appropriate configuration.
