Engineering Design - Plastic Clips & Fasteners

Engineering a plastic part to replace a metal component requires expertise in design, material, tooling, injection molding, and validation testing.  In this post, we're going to explore some of the designs that become the go-to for tier-1s and OEMs over the years.

Plastic Trim Clips, Fir Tree Type

Assembly by clipping for the automotive industry - ARaymond

Plastic Components for Electronics - KITAGAWA INDUSTRIES America, Inc.

Fasteners - Nifco

Fasteners for panels - LISI AUTOMOTIVE

Engineering Design - Plastic Clips & Fasteners

500PCS Mixed Auto Fastener Vehicle Car Bumper Clips Retainer Fastener Rivet Door Panel Fender Liner Universal Fit All Car, Wish

Trim Clips & Panel Clips

Engineering Design - Plastic Clips & Fasteners

Better Than OEM Fender Clips - 8mm plastic fender clips body rivets replacement for utv atv. moveland push pins are the same basic design as OEM with

moveland 200PCS 8mm UTV ATV Fender Push Clips with Fastener Removal Tool, Nylon Body Rivets Fasteners Clips Compatible with Polaris Ranger RZR Can Am

JET PRESS, Fasteners & Components, Fastmount

Fasteners for panels - LISI AUTOMOTIVE

Design More Effective Clips on Plastic Injection-Molded Parts

Mechanical Fastening - ScienceDirect