{"product_id":"ribbed-u-collar-clip-12x12mm","title":"Ribbed U Collar Clip 12 x 12mm, Pre-Bent Mild Steel Clip for Wrought Iron Joints","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pre-bent ribbed collar for 12 x 12mm joints in wrought ironwork.\u003c\/strong\u003e This mild steel clip comes already formed into a U, with three rounded ribs across its face. Slip it over two 12 x 6mm flats held face to face, or one 12mm square bar, then fold the legs round the back so the ribbed face binds the joint like a traditional hand-made collar. The price shown is for one clip, with a minimum order of 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:16px 0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/ribbed-u-collar-clip-12x12mm-drawing.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Dimension drawing of the 12 x 12mm collar clip, shown open and closed round the joint\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:760px;height:auto;margin:0 auto\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose these clips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo strip to cut or bend first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each clip arrives formed, so you only have to close it. That saves real time on a gate or panel with dozens of joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe same collar at every joint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Forming by hand gives you collars that drift in width and spacing. These match each other, which shows along a repeating pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSized to the joint.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 12 x 12mm size is the inside of the clip once closed: 12mm deep and 12mm across. It is a close fit on that joint and no other, so measure yours first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional look, plain steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three ribs give the classic look of Victorian scrollwork. It is bare mild steel, ready to take the same finish as the rest of the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it is used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScroll panels in gates and railings, balustrades, Juliet balconies, overthrows and garden furniture, wherever scrolls meet each other or a straight bar. It is also a neat repair clip on older ironwork where a collar has been lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne clip, minimum order 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMild steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw, unpainted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-bent U with three ribs on the face\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJoint depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJoint width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTakes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo 12 x 6mm flats held face to face, or one 12mm square bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 10g each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrip and leg size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published for this line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFixing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClose the legs with a hammer, tack weld at the back if needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow many do you need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCount one clip for each point where two pieces touch and need binding. Lay out your scrolls, mark every joint and add a few spare, since a clip that is closed badly cannot be reopened cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs this the right clip?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYour joint measures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChoose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 x 12mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis clip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 x 18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ribbed-u-collar-clip-12x18mm\"\u003eCollar clip, 12 x 18mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 x 24mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ribbed-u-collar-clip-12x24mm\"\u003eCollar clip, 12 x 24mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 x 36mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ribbed-u-collar-clip-12x36mm\"\u003eCollar clip, 12 x 36mm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger or odd-sized joints\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/premium-3m-rippled-collar-strip\"\u003eRippled collar strip, 3 metre bar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA bag of 100 larger clips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clearance-collar-clip-14x3mm-pack-of-100\"\u003eRippled U collar clips, bag of 100\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the joint tight in a clamp. Slip the clip on from the front with the ribs facing out, support it with a dolly and fold the legs round the back with a hammer until they lie flat. A small tack weld at the back stops it moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWire brush and degrease, then prime and paint with the rest of the ironwork, or galvanise it with the finished panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the price for one clip?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, one clip, with a minimum order of 20. For a larger job, call us for a quantity price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the size mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the inside of the clip once closed: 12mm deep by 12mm across. Measure across your joint, and choose the size that matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need to heat them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, they can be closed cold with a hammer. Support the joint so it does not distort while you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan they be galvanised?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, they are plain mild steel and can go through with the finished panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAre they structural?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The clip binds and dresses the joint. Weld the main joints in anything that carries a load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder 20 or more online, with Express UK Delivery to your site and same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm, Monday to Friday. For a larger job, call 01744 520 110 or email sales@industrialsuppliesco.co.uk and we will confirm availability and delivery before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Supplies Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63254132162947,"sku":"SSHF-020931-01","price":0.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/3002\/8778\/files\/ribbed-u-collar-clip-12x12mm-in-use.jpg?v=1794134085","url":"https:\/\/industrialsuppliesco.co.uk\/products\/ribbed-u-collar-clip-12x12mm","provider":"industrialsuppliesco.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}