The clip has large spring-loaded jaws which open up to 30 mm in width, making it simple to attach to and detach from batteries or components. The enhanced finger grip on the handle makes this clip easy to use and once clamped in place allows the user to release the grip on the connector securing it in place.

At the opposite end of the clip there is a secure 4 mm screw fixing, enabling effortless connection to a range of common cables, devices and equipment. With steel contacts that are resistant to oxidation and other types of corrosion, these contacts are nickel-plated to further improve durability. These crocodile clips are ideal for attaching onto wires or cables to create an electrical connector, the clip is attached to components and establishes a connection between the two.

Crocodile clips are also frequently used in education to demonstrate the function of batteries, bulbs or circuits. Larger crocodile clips are often used in garages and car maintenance, where they are used with battery chargers, booster cables and jump leads or for welding operations, where they can also usefully absorb excess heat.

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