Spring clips for trade cases

[Handyman]

I'm sure many of you are familiar with those screw and component storage cases that you can by from Screwfix (and elsewhere), but which are manufactured by System cases UK (see www.systemcases.co.uk). Well, I dropped one of mine the other day, and despite the safety lock button, I ended up with various assorted fixings all over the floor.

Well, the clips on these cases have convenient little holes through which you can insert a spring clip to prevent the catch from opening. Does anyone know where I might acquire a supply of suitable spring clips? Surprisingly (or possibly not so surprisingly), System Cases themselves can't help, or recommend a supplier.

Anyone out there used these spring clips?

 

[murraysnudge]

I've dropped one of mine as well; the safety catch can't be relied on. You can get a box of 'R' clips from MachineMart
I don't know if the sizes are suitable but it's the right sort of clip. Expensive if you don't need them all but saves a couple of hours sorting?

 

[Handyman]

Mussaysnudge, I've seen kits like this available from all sorts of suppliers, but as you say, expensive when you only want a few of the smaller size. I'm going to research a couple of likely local suppliers and will report back accordingly.

 

[david and julie]

I recently saw small packs of R clips in an indespension trailer centre,
they use them to hold light boards on trailers.

 

[Handyman]

Indeed yes, well spotted, but the clips for Trade Case type storage must be 2mm dia max, otherwise they won't go through the little holes. We've got a couple of yacht chandlers near here, too, so I'll try those as well.

 

[murraysnudge]

What about these? Any good?

 

[Handyman]

MurraySnudge, how do you find these things?
They look perfect, but I've asked them for a free sample to try.

 

[murraysnudge]

I was looking for 'R' clips and knew that rally cars used them but found the 'nappy pins' by accident. If you get the samples please let us know if they're any good. As I've said, I've had one accident.

 

[masona]

how do you find these things?

I normally find things by putting incorrect word and typing error helps !