Socket retainer clips for securing mating socket connectors to the 2500 Series 2.54mm x 2.54mm low profile headers. These socket retainers are made from stainless steel with a grey polyurethane coating and fit a variety of connector sizes.
Part numbers 3505-80XX are for use with sockets without a strain relief
Part numbers 3505-81XX are for use with sockets that have a strain relief

Need to lock in a socket connector to your PCB header? This strain relief clip from 3M gets the job done in a jiffy. It holds the connector securely in place to make sure it won't wobble out of place in vibrating conditions. A tough stainless steel body shrugs off impacts and corrosion, so you can be sure of the unit's long lifetime.

• Simple design for tool-free mounting
• Strong polyurethane coating resists repeated impacts
• Hooked ends for added stability on the board

• Conveyor systems
• Control panels
• IT hardware
• Gaming industry

You can use this clip with low-profile PCB headers from the 2500 series. It's designed for headers with compact external dimensions of 2.54 (H) x 2.54mm (W) so it fits into small spaces.