ORIENS Crate Clips Product Guide: C057/C058 Selection, Assembly and Custom Options

C057 and C058 standard clips • Surface finishes • Packing • Removal tools

Beijing Oriens Technology Co., Ltd. | Edition 1.0 | 2 November 2026

ORIENS crate clips are metal fasteners for assembling and dismantling compatible wooden and plywood packaging boxes. The standard C057 and C058 models are stamped from Grade 50 carbon steel and heat-treated for spring action. Clips are pressed into position by hand; a pry bar is used to release them.

Start with the panel joint, select a model, and then specify the surface finish. C057 is intended for compatible 13 mm panel applications and C058 for compatible 8 mm applications. Panel thickness alone does not establish fit: confirm the complete joint geometry with a drawing and sample.

The profile dimensions above are drawing references, not overall length * width * height. The models are not interchangeable simply because both are called crate clips.

We supply clips, hinges and related hardware. Wooden crates and packaging bags are not included. We can discuss introductions or sourcing assistance for complementary packaging products.

Both standard models use Chinese Grade 50 carbon steel, also written as 50# steel. Precision sheet metal stamping forms the clip, and heat treatment provides spring action with a specified hardness of 42–46 HRC. “Grade 50" identifies the material grade; it is not a sheet gauge.

ORIENS supports custom crate clips and currently has more than 50 custom clip designs. Material options include 65Mn steel and 301 stainless steel. Material, dimensions, heat treatment, hardness and joint compatibility are confirmed for each custom design. The standard C057 and C058 models in this guide remain Grade 50 carbon steel.

Specify the required appearance and the environment in which the packaging will be stored and transported. Tell us whether the clips may encounter condensation, salt contamination, outdoor storage, repeated handling or abrasion. Confirm the selected finish on a physical sample when appearance is important.

Coating thickness alone does not determine corrosion performance. Surface condition, coating system, handling damage and exposure all matter.

There is no universal number of days before a clip will rust during sea transport. No verified salt-spray duration is specified for these products in this guide. If a corrosion requirement is contractual, agree the test method, exposure duration, acceptance criteria and representative sample before production. Ask for an applicable test report rather than converting micrometres into hours.

We offer a range of colours and can customize the colour to your supplied RAL colour code or colour card. Powder coating is available for coloured clips; the process and colour appearance should be confirmed on a sample. Powder coating is separate from black electrophoretic coating. Coating specification, packing and lead time for custom colours are confirmed separately.

We can add your company logo to the clips by stamping, laser marking or screen printing. Please provide the logo artwork, position and dimensions. We will confirm the appropriate process for the clip material, geometry and surface finish.

Provide a section drawing or clear photographs of the panel edge and assembled joint. Include panel thickness, rebates, grooves or battens where present, and any features that may interfere with the clip. Do not select solely from a model number or an external photograph of the box.

Trial the selected clip on representative panels. Check that it seats fully, retains the intended joint and can be released with the removal tool. Do not force an unsuitable clip or alter its profile to compensate for an incompatible joint.

1. Position the compatible box panels and align the mating edges according to the box design.
2. Confirm that the clip location and joint match the approved sample.
3. Press each clip into its intended position by hand. Keep fingers clear of the clamping area.
4. Inspect the installed clips and panel joints before moving the crate. The complete packaging design must suit the load and transport conditions.

1. Support the panels and ensure that opening the crate will not release an unsecured load.
2. Engage a suitable pry bar in the clip slot. Apply controlled leverage to release the clip while keeping clear of its release path.
3. Remove the clip and dismantle the panels in the sequence specified for the box.
4. Before reuse, inspect the clips, coating and panel joints. Replace clips with cracks, permanent deformation, loss of retention or other damage.

Hand installation does not mean tool-free removal. ORIENS supplies a dedicated crate clip removal pry bar; confirm compatibility with your selected clip and joint.

For an initial layout discussion, a box around 1 metre in size may use two clips along each relevant panel edge; a larger design may require three or four. This is a starting point, not a fixed total per crate or a load rating. Final quantity and spacing depend on panel stiffness, joint geometry, cargo, handling and transport requirements.

No universal clip spacing, rated load or verified cycle count is specified here. Validate the complete crate and its fastener layout for the intended application.

The following confirmed carton data applies to standard C057 and C058 clips with zinc plating or black e-coat. Extra pallets and outer packaging are excluded. Custom models and finishes require their own packing confirmation.

C057 shipping figures are quoted by carton weight; a separate net/gross breakdown is not specified. C058 shipping calculations use the confirmed 17 kg gross carton weight. The 135 g and 68 g unit weights are references, not a basis for inferring carton tare weight.

The quoted capacity is a product-line total, not a separate daily capacity for every model or a guaranteed allocation to an individual order. Freight, payment terms, Incoterms and any special inspection requirements should be agreed in the quotation.

Use stock samples to check the joint, installation, removal and finish before confirming production quantities. Record the approved model, drawing revision, finish and packing specification so that purchasing, manufacturing and receiving teams use the same reference.

Do not transfer C057/C058 sheet thickness, hardness, packing or application data to double-wire or other custom clips. Each configuration needs its own approved specification.

The standard product specification covers precision sheet metal stamping, heat treatment for spring action and the agreed surface finish. For purchasing approval, identify the critical dimensions, hardness requirement, finish thickness, visual condition and sample fit that need to be checked.

Where required, request material identification, dimensional results, hardness results and coating thickness records for the relevant product or batch. Additional corrosion, retention or repeated-use tests need an agreed method and acceptance criteria. Do not treat the existence of a factory management certificate as a test result for a particular clip.

ORIENS has 15 years of experience in the production and export of crate clips. We maintain long-term, stable supply relationships with large wooden packaging companies serving markets including Europe, the United States and Mexico, with combined monthly supply reaching 1.6 million pieces.

The monthly supply figure is the combined total across customers and crate clip models, not the volume for any single customer or model.

Beijing Oriens Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2009. Its founder has worked in international trade since 1998. We supply crate clips, hinges and related metal hardware, with sample-based specification review and order support.

ISO 9001:2015 refers to the manufacturing factory’s quality management system within its applicable scope. It is not a standalone certification of the crate clips. Request the applicable documentation when certification is part of your supplier approval process.

Not automatically. Their widths and profiles differ. C057 is for compatible 13 mm panel applications; C058 is for compatible 8 mm applications. Confirm the complete joint with a sample.

The standard models in this guide are Grade 50 carbon steel, heat-treated for spring action. Zinc plating and black e-coat do not change the base metal into stainless steel.

Installation is by hand on a compatible joint. Removal requires a suitable pry bar engaged in the clip slot.

ORIENS advises that undamaged clips can support more than 1,000 assembly and removal cycles under suitable conditions. Actual reuse depends on the clip and joint condition. Inspect before each reuse; this guidance is not a verified cycle-test rating or a guaranteed minimum service life.

A fixed service life cannot be inferred from the specified coating thicknesses. Confirm the exposure conditions and any required corrosion test before ordering.

No. Confirm the selected model, finish, quantity, delivery terms and any custom requirements. MOQ is 500 pieces per model.

Our standard offer is hardware. We can discuss introductions or sourcing assistance for crates and packaging accessories separately.

Model or joint drawing • Panel thickness and joint photographs • Finish and colour • Order quantity and annual demand • Logo artwork if required • Destination and required delivery date • Packing, inspection and documentation requirements

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Specifications in this guide support product selection. The approved drawing, sample and order confirmation define the supplied configuration.