Our clips
International Clip manufactures Ω clips on reel and also offers U clips on stick and spool in its catalogue. Two complementary solutions to cover every production line requirement, from high-speed automatic clipping machines to tabletop and semi-automatic machines.
A wide range of sizes available in the catalogue, on stick and on spool, for tabletop, semi-automatic and IC 800 clipping machines.
A clip is more
than just a clip.
The right clip comes from the perfect alignment of three elements: the pitch (the distance between consecutive clips on the spool), the size (the clip’s height, width and thickness) and the die that closes the clip around the casing.
When these three elements are correctly matched to your product, the result is a uniform, secure and repeatable closure, with no waste, no machine downtime and no risk to product quality.
International Clip identifies each clip with a four-parameter code, so you always know exactly what you are ordering. The diagram alongside shows the three pitch profiles (P) and the full legend of the P · H · L · S parameters.
Three pitch variants.
Every application covered.
Pitch determines the machine and casing type the clip is designed for. We manufacture “Ω” clips on reel in three pitch variants covering the full range of casings and calibres used in the food industry.
Pitch 12
Compact pitch for narrow casings and reduced calibres. Ideal where high clip density per metre is required or where machine geometry needs a shorter pitch.
Pitch 15
The most widely used pitch on the market. Versatile and compatible with a wide range of fibrous, collagen and plastic casings, from 35 mm up to 85 mm calibre. The benchmark choice for most standard production lines.
Pitch 18
Designed for large-calibre casings, from 40 mm up to 170 mm and beyond. The benchmark choice for heavy-duty industrial production of salami, mortadella, cooked hams and other large-format products.
Three variants.
One for every casing.
Besides pitch and size, the right clip also depends on the casing material and the type of product. We produce three distinct variants, available for all three pitches. Hover over the icon to see the clip in the photo.y.
6 ribs
Smooth
Trapezoidal
Our
quality standard.
International Clip clips are made from 1000 series aluminium, with a purity of 99.7%. Pure 1000 series aluminium may come into contact with food in accordance with Regulations (EC) No 1935/2004 and (EC) No 2023/2006. All clips, to the extent applicable to their role as packaging components, comply with Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR). No PFAS are intentionally added or used as processing aids or surface treatments. Declarations of conformity are available on request.
Our range of sizes
and our technical advice.
The International Clip catalogue includes both Ω clips on reel (in all the variants described) and a wide range of U clips on stick and spool (600, 700, 800 series, etc.): different sizes, pitches and profiles to meet every closure need, from craft production to high-speed industrial lines.
Choosing the right clip is not a detail. The calibre of the casing, its material and any surface treatments determine which size and profile ensure a secure, consistent closure. A wrong choice often results in irregular closures, waste and machine downtime.
That is why advice matters even more than the breadth of the catalogue. International Clip’s technicians work alongside you to choose the right clip for your casing, your machine and your product. And when the standard clip is not enough, they design one to your specifications.
If your casing, your filling machine or your product requires a non-standard geometry, such as a different clip thickness, a specific rib profile, or a particular alloy or hardness, our technicians can design it.
The Clip for you service puts over 40 years of manufacturing experience to work, producing a clip precisely engineered for your application, with the same quality standard and delivery reliability as the standard range.
Let's find
the right clip together.
Whether you need a standard clip from the catalogue or a solution designed for your specific application, our team is at your disposal. Contact us for technical advice, samples or a quotation.
Here are some of the questions our customers ask us every day:
We support customers from clip selection through to machine compatibility, die recommendation and clipping trials, with technical assistance worldwide through our network of agents and partners.