However because that document is a specification that is intended to procure these items, a physical size is a requirement. Note that the government document called out below does specify a particular size for each of the different clips referenced in the document. Of course there are common sizes, but when you consider that any size being used might be considered common, it becomes un-productive to push one particular size over another. Even the banana adapter could come in a variety of sizes, once you consider the jack as just a female receptacle. No dimensions or sizes are listed for the different types of Alligator Clips, because they could be purchased in any size. Manufacturers of Plugs and Jack Connectors. The types of insulation used include Rubber, or Polyvinyl chloride. When produced as a set the most common color is red for one piece and black for the other to show polarity. The width of the clip is is 0.34 inches, and 0.41 inches including the clip.Ĭommon Insulation colors include Red, Black, Green, Yellow and White, but there are a number of other possible colors. The length of a bare metal clip is 2.0 inches, or 2.38 inches with the insulator. The two electrical clips shown above are basically the same type and size, but the addition of insulated end changes both the over-all width and the length, as a portion of the insulator resides past the end of the clip. Plastic-Insulated grip Alligator Clip, Banana Jack, Color Coded Non-Insulated grip Alligator Clip, Banana Jack Connection The two common styles are shown a finger grip with no insulation and an insulated finger grip. This style Alligator Clip will accept either a Banana Jack or a stripped-wire attached to the screw.
An example of a common size would be 2.19 inches in length, and 0.38 inches wide. Ī wire is wrapped around the screw for attachment and the metal ears are used to clamp down on the wire insulation to secure the wire. In many cases an alligator clip is supplied as an accessory with a Volt-Ohm Meter. Common applications include power clips, test clips and battery clips. An Alligator clip is normally used as a temporary connection for test applications. A type of Spring-Loaded connector a spring clip. Technical Dictionary for Electrical Engineers "A" "B",Īlligator Clip.