[Milsurplus] Question to the Group name of Aircraft Snaps/clips

[Mike Hanz]

john p hutchins wrote:

> What is the name of the snap/clips found on WWII equipment like in a 
> BC-348 on the bottom or that show up on the Mounts on the bottom of a 
> LM- frequency counter?  Typically used to hold light electronic 
> equipment place in air craft.  These snaps are like an Ace of  Spades 
> in shape.
> There is the sliding clip and the Spade shape snap.


I've seen at least three variations on the spelling of this fastener - 
snap slide, snap-slide, and snapslide, the last one appearing to be more 
common these days.  McMaster-Carr used to have them, but not sure if 
they still do.  A google search should turn up what you need.

73,
Mike