Crocodile Clip - Other Uses

Other Uses

• Dentistry: alligator clips are often used on the ends of a cord in dental offices to attach a protective bib over the patient's clothing.
• Laboratory: Crocodile and alligator clips are frequently used to quickly and cheaply assemble or modify experimental circuits. They are useful for connecting components to wires.
• Fencing: Alligator clips are used in fencing to connect to participants' lamé vests to touch-detection systems.
• Hobby: Alligator clips can be used as miniature clamps to hold parts together for gluing or soldering.
  • Helping Hands typically have two alligator clips.
• Camping: Crocodile clips may be designed to attach a rope to a tarp or other sheet of material. (While this serves the same purpose as a grommet, it may lead to premature wear at the point of attachment.)
• Drug use: As a roach clip for holding burning cannabis to avoid burning fingers.
• Film/animation: Useful for airborne scenes in possible stop-motion or holding models of any sort in mid air.
• Electronics: Useful as a heat sink while soldering heat-sensitive devices.