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KYA U506 Aluminum U-Shaped Sausage Clips are clipping fasteners designed for closing sausage casings, meat packaging, bags, netting and other suitable packaging materials with compatible U-shape clipping machines.
The U506 clip has a listed size of 11.5mm × 11.5mm and is manufactured from aluminum and aluminum-alloy material. Standard silver is listed for the product, with other colors available on request. Standard packing is 4,000 clips per box.
U-shaped aluminum clips are commonly used in meat processing and packaging operations because they can be formed around a casing, bag neck or netting bundle by a compatible clipper to create a secure mechanical closure. Machine model, clip channel dimensions, packaging material and final closure size should all be confirmed before bulk purchasing.
| Specification | U506 Details |
|---|---|
| Model | U506 / 506 Clips |
| Fastener Type | U-Shaped Aluminum Sausage Clip / Packaging Clip |
| Material | Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys |
| Clip Size | 11.5mm × 11.5mm |
| Surface / Color | Aluminum Silver; Other Colors on Request |
| Profile | U-Shaped, Smooth |
| Packing | 4,000 pcs / box |
| Compatible Equipment | Compatible Manual, Pneumatic or Automatic U-Shape Clippers After Model Verification |
| Main Applications | Sausage Casings, Meat Packaging, Bags, Netting, Mushroom Packaging, Fruit and Vegetable Net Bags |
Important: clip size alone does not guarantee machine compatibility. Confirm the clipper model, clip rail or magazine dimensions, punch and die geometry, aluminum hardness and required closed-clip dimensions before replacing another clip.
Request U506 Clip PricingThe listed 11.5mm × 11.5mm geometry identifies the basic U506 clip format. For replacement sourcing, additional dimensions such as internal width, wire diameter and final closure size should also be confirmed when they are critical to the clipping machine.
Aluminum provides low weight and corrosion resistance for packaging applications. Different alloy compositions or hardness grades can affect clip forming behavior, closure pressure and compatibility with the punch and die, so the required material specification should be confirmed for production use.
During clipping, the U-shaped fastener is formed around the gathered neck of a casing, bag or netting material. Correct clip dimensions and machine tooling help produce a consistent mechanical closure.
Consistent clip geometry is important for reliable feeding and forming during repetitive packaging work in meat-processing plants, food-packing operations and other production environments using clipping equipment.
Silver is the standard aluminum appearance listed for the U506. Other colors can be discussed where production identification, product differentiation or packaging requirements call for them.
A U-shaped clip begins as an open aluminum fastener. The clipping machine positions the clip around the gathered casing, bag or netting neck, and the punch forces the clip into the die to form the final closure.
Reliable clipping depends on the complete system rather than the clip model name alone. The clip hardness, clip dimensions, packaging thickness, filled product, closing pressure, punch and die geometry and clipper settings all affect the finished closure.
The primary application is closing compatible sausage and meat casings after filling. The casing type, gathered neck thickness and required closure pressure should be matched to the clip and machine tooling.
U-shaped aluminum clips can be used to close suitable bags and packaging materials used in meat and poultry processing when the clip size and machine are correctly matched.
Netting used for food products, produce or other packaged goods can be gathered and mechanically closed with compatible aluminum clips.
Mushroom-production and packaging operations can use clip closures for suitable packaging formats where the U506 dimensions and machine tooling match the bag or casing.
Selected fruit, vegetable and produce net bags can be closed using compatible U-shaped clips in manual, pneumatic or automated packing processes.
Beyond sausage production, U-clips can be used for suitable bags, tubular packaging, netting and other soft packaging where a mechanical clip closure is specified.
U-shaped clips and R-clips are both aluminum packaging fasteners, but their feed systems and clipping-machine configurations differ. Buyers should identify the clip system used by the existing machine before ordering replacement consumables.
| Feature | U-Shaped Clip | R-Clip |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Supply Format | Individual clips arranged for compatible magazine or clip feed system | Often spool-packed for compatible automatic systems |
| Machine Selection | Manual, pneumatic, semi-automatic or automatic U-clip systems depending on model | R-clip machines designed for corresponding spool and clip profile |
| Applications | Casings, bags, netting and other soft packaging | Casings, bags, netting and high-volume packaging systems |
| Interchangeable? | No. Match the exact clip feed system, dimensions, tooling and machine model. | |
| Selection Factor | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Clip Model | U506 / required replacement model |
| Clip Size | U506 listed size: 11.5mm × 11.5mm |
| Clipper Model | Provide exact brand and model where compatibility must be confirmed |
| Punch and Die | Confirm tooling profile and required final clip shape |
| Packaging Material | Fibrous casing, plastic casing, bag, netting or other material |
| Gathered Neck Size | Confirm the compressed casing or bag thickness before clipping |
| Aluminum Hardness | Confirm hardness where machine setting or sealing performance requires it |
| Production Type | Manual, pneumatic, semi-automatic or automatic production line |
Do not assume that every machine described as a sausage clipper accepts U506 clips. The clip must feed correctly through the magazine or rail and form correctly between the punch and die.
| Compatibility Check | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Clip Width / Height | Match the machine's specified U-clip dimensions |
| Feed Rail / Magazine | Clip must move smoothly through the feed system |
| Punch | Must correspond to the clip size and material |
| Die | Must form the required closed-clip geometry |
| Aluminum Hardness | Should match machine pressure and packaging requirements |
| Actual Packaging | Test with the intended casing, bag or netting before production use |
When replacing another supplier's clip, provide the existing clip model, clip drawing, physical sample and clipper model whenever possible. This is more reliable than comparing only the name “506”.
Two clips with similar external width and height can still perform differently if the internal width, wire section, alloy or hardness differs. These differences can affect magazine feeding, forming pressure, closed-clip dimensions and the risk of clip breakage or incomplete closure.
For OEM replacement projects or high-speed production, a complete dimensional drawing and machine reference are preferable to ordering only by a generic U506 description.
| Ordering Information | What to Provide |
|---|---|
| Clip Model | U506 / 506 |
| Listed Size | 11.5mm × 11.5mm |
| Standard Packing | 4,000 pcs / box |
| Clipper | Provide brand and exact model |
| Packaging Material | Sausage casing, bag, netting or other material |
| Required Color | Silver standard or requested alternative |
| Quantity | Boxes, cartons or annual usage |
| Replacement Sample | Provide drawing or physical sample when replacing another brand |
U506 clips are used to mechanically close suitable sausage casings, meat-packaging bags, netting and other soft packaging with compatible U-shape clipping equipment.
The current KYA specification lists the U506 clip size as 11.5mm × 11.5mm.
KYA lists aluminum and aluminum alloys for the U506. The exact alloy or hardness grade should be confirmed where it is important to the clipping-machine setup or closure requirement.
The current KYA specification lists 4,000 pieces per box.
No. The clip must match the machine's magazine or rail, punch, die and forming requirements. Provide the exact clipper model before ordering replacement clips.
They can be used with compatible manual U-shape clipping machines when the clip dimensions and tooling match the U506 configuration.
Compatible pneumatic and automatic clipping systems may use U-shaped clips, but exact model compatibility should be confirmed from the clipper specification, feed system and tooling.
Yes, suitable bags and netting are among the listed applications. The gathered material thickness must fit the clip and finished closure dimensions.
Yes. Mushroom packaging is one of the applications listed for this type of aluminum clip where the packaging format and clipping equipment are compatible.
Aluminum has useful corrosion resistance for packaging applications. Actual performance depends on alloy composition, environment and contact conditions.
The clips are marketed for food-packaging applications, but buyers requiring specific food-contact compliance should request the applicable alloy specification, test report or compliance documentation from KYA before ordering.
They use different clip formats and feed systems. U506 is a U-shaped clip configuration, while R-clips are commonly supplied for different spool-fed clipping systems. They should not be treated as interchangeable.
Provide the existing clip model, complete dimensions, clipper brand and model, punch and die reference if available, packaging material, finished closure requirement and preferably a sample or technical drawing.
Contact KYA Fasteners regarding current sample availability. For production evaluation, test the clips with the actual clipping machine, punch, die and packaging material before bulk purchasing.
Ask About U506 Sausage ClipsKYA supplies aluminum sausage clips for meat processors, sausage manufacturers, food-packaging factories, clipping-machine distributors, packaging-equipment suppliers and other professional buyers.
For quotations on U506 11.5 × 11.5mm aluminum U-shaped sausage clips, provide the clipper model, packaging material, required quantity, color, replacement clip reference and destination market.
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