An alligator clip (also called a crocodile clip) is a spring-loaded metal clip that is used to make temporary connections between components, circuits, or devices. The alligator clips securely grip onto terminals or wires, allowing for quick and easy connections during testing, troubleshooting, or prototyping. These wires are commonly used in electronics and computer diagnostics. The name comes from the resemblance to an alligator or crocodile's jaws as the clip is sometimes serrated with little “teeth”.
Alligator clips are great for everyday testing and fault finding as well as science experiments for kids. You will find that you use these clips often in electronics because it is such an easy way to connect wire points quickly for test purposes. Alligator clips can be used on insulated wires without having to strip the insulation off, connecting anywhere along the wire.
Alligator Test Leads Specification:
- 5 Red
- 5 Black
- 50 cm long wire
- Length of clips: 25mm
- Current Rating: 500mA