Crocodile Clips (CROCCLIP) Setup Free

The United States Defense Logistics Agency specifies several types of electrical clips in Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-59466. In this CID document, crocodile clips are designated type CC, alligator clips are designated types TCx, and other types of electrical clips have various other, unique designations.[2]

In addition, crocodile clips are also frequently used in education to demonstrate the function of batteries, bulbs or circuitry. Meanwhile, larger crocodile clips are often used in garages and car maintenance, where they are used with battery chargers and jump leads or for welding operations, where they can also usefully absorb excess heat.

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If you are using a crocodile clip purely as a clamp to hold two objects in place, operation is normally straightforward. However, using clips to create an electrical connection is more complex. Follow the guidelines below to connect wires to a battery or similar electrical device using crocodile clips, then test the connection:

Crocodile clips, also known as alligator clips, are spring loaded clips made from metal. Crocodile clips are typically serrated and have small teeth. Discover more about the different types of crocodile clips and their uses in our complete crocodile clips guide.

Larger sized crocodile clips are typically used in the automotive industry. They can also be referred to as plier clips, plier style clips or battery clamps. Plier clips can be used for jumper cables, battery chargers and welding applications. They are constructed from materials with low electrical resistance such as solid copper and are insulated.

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