Desperately seeking some heatsink clips

[spooney]

I've got a Powerbass ASA1500.1DX amp here that I just did a repair on. A couple of the heatsink clips are in pretty bad shape. They don't really seem to hold the fets down too tightly. The clips are the same as the ones talked about in this thread: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/car-audio/161594-spring-clamps.html
One of them has even cracked on one side of it. I would really like to get my hands on a few of these things. Hoping somebody here might have a handful they would be willing to sell me. Willing to pay good money for them. Would really like to get at least 12 but I will take what I can get. Last time I checked there was no good source for these. If there is an alternative method for securing fets on amps that use these style clips I would love it if somebody could share that info with me. Thanks in advance.

 

[Perry Babin]

If you find a source, post it here.

If you can't find replacements, use the weak ones to hold down less critical components like regulators (weakest clamps) and rectifiers.

 

[spooney]

Has anybody ever gave those clips that mouser sells a shot? I am going to take measurements of the clips I have and see if mouser has something close.

 

[tinitus]

well, its in EU

Transistor-Halteklammern, Haltefedern | Kühlkörper - im Conrad Online Shop günstig kaufen

 

[spooney]

Took some measurements and these are the two closest ones I could find at mouser : MAX02-HG Aavid Thermalloy Heatsinks

MAX03-HG Aavid Thermalloy Heatsinks

Gonna order a few of each and see how/if they work out. I will be sure to let everyone know if these are OK.

 

[Perry Babin]

I know a couple of people have tried the ones from Aavid and couldn't get them to work. I think they went in but had to be broken to remove them. If you try it, place a transistor against the sink in an area that's unused in case the sink is badly damage by the clip.

 

[digits]

lol I posted in the wrong thread, RS components carries a clamp, stock no. 234-2441

 

[Perry Babin]

This is the shape of the slot and the clips he needs.

 

[brandes.cm]

Welcome to SoundQubed - Amazing car audio for those that know quality. will sell clips, at least they did to me. $.25 each and they have 3 different sizes.
Sometimes tough to get a hold of, but friendly when you do.

 

[warpedhifi]

I know this thread is over 4 years old, but does anybody have any current or updated sources for these spring clips? They are still being used today, Kicker CX and Crescendo audio use them. The Kicker CX 1200.1 I am working on is missing one.

Thanks for any updated info on sources for these.!

 

[Perry Babin]

If all else fails...

4525 | TO-220 Package 19 x 9 mm Heat Sink Clip | AAVID THERMALLOY - Future Electronics

https://octopart.com/search?q=AAVID Thermalloy 4525

 

[Bertje]

What are the exact dimensions of the clips? I have for many Korean build amps these clips. But not all types. Or try to buy cheap defective amps for spare clips.

 

[Tom7227]

How many do you need?

 

[warpedhifi]

I ordered some from Newark. I only needed one, this amp I am working on was missing one. I ordered 20 just so I could have some spares.

Thanks everybody for the help.