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Ringless clips. This series of ringless panel mount clips are designed to provide a cost-effective installation option for a variety of electronic devices, including power supplies, modems, computer peripheral devices and other electronic equipment. One-piece design eliminates the ring, while providing a secure mount for industry-standard T1, T1-3/4 or 2mm x 5mm rectangular LEDs, reducing assembly time and costs. Constructed of high quality 94V-2 black nylon material for added contrast, the ringless panel mount clips provide front panel aesthetic uniformity. The C-103-SR fits T-1 (3mm) LEDs, the C-105-SR fits T1-3/4 (5mm) LEDs and the C-R25-SR fits 2mm x 5mm rectangular LEDs, with a range of flange diameters to fit any design requirement. Bivar Inc, 4 Thomas, Irvine, CA 92618-2593. 949-951-8808. http://www. bivar.com Circle 700.
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Snap-fastener. This clever snap-fastener instantly fastens
small, frequently changed tool components, including logos, bottom inserts, access plates
and more. Unlike screws, which often require added skill and accessibility to install and
remove, Snap Locks are fast and easy to use, saving time and increasing productivity.
Simply push and snap into place. Removal is just as easy. Securely hold components in
place with a force rated at 50 lbs. Edward D. Segen & Co Inc, 11 Kent
St, Milford, CT. 203-878-6503. 
Robertson head screws. This company offers combination slot
and #1 Robertson head screws, as well as traditional combination slot and #2 Phillips head
screws for many of its specification grade electrical connectors, plugs, receptacles,
inlets and outlets. With the Robertson head screw, the driver's bit is less likely to slip
or "cam out" than with Phillips or slot head screws. Marinco Specialty
Wiring Devices, 2655 Napa Valley Corporate Dr, Napa, CA 94558. 800-307-6702. 
Blind rivets. This company offers a broad line of blind rivets
including its SureSet and LockRivet lines. These easily installed fasteners are available
in diameters ranging from 3/32- to 1/4-in. and offer exceptional clamp in a wide range of
materials including plywood, aluminum, steel, fiberglass and plastic. Also available are a
broad range of pneudraulic and hydraulic tooling, providing easy installation of these
rivets. Huck International Inc, 8001 Imperial Dr, Waco, TX 76714-8117.
254-776-2000. Circle 703.
Metric drive studs. Drive studs are headed, knurled fasteners
used to assemble components where the cost of hole preparation and assembly make threaded
fasteners undesirable. These metric drive studs are installed in standard drilled or
molded holes without secondary tapping or reaming. Typical applications are fastening
cover plates, name plates, knobs, clamps, brackets and heat sinks. Spirol
International Corp, 30 
Conduit clips. These molded plastic fasteners slip over the
outside diameter of metal conduit and have an integral wire holder. Conduit clips can be
installed with one hand, and are easier to install than cable ties. Wiring can be snapped
into the wire holder before or after the conduit clip is snapped onto the conduit. The
parts also have a pivot function, allowing for easy attachment of the wire. Two sizes are
available to fit 1/2- and 3/4-in. conduit. Micro Plastics Inc, Hwy 178 N,
Flippin, AR 72634. 870-453-2261. 
Taptite fasteners. These fasteners roll-form threads as they
are driven. They feature a tri-lobular thread form, tight dimensional tolerance controls
and a consistent thread profile. Benefits include the elimination of tapping costs and
resistance to vibration loosening, to IFI-124 and 524 standards. These fasteners also
provide lower, more consistent drive torque and excellent drive-to-foil ratio. Camcar
Textron, 600 18th Ave, Rockford, IL 61104-5181. 815-961-5000.