i need help sourcing a "seemingly" obscure item

[NOKUY]

....myself, along w/ several other internet savvy ppl have been trying to find one of these...it's a zip-tie type snap thingy.

my company needs them as a part for an item we purchase overseas and re-manufacture.

....used in sort of an upholstery thing

...not even sure of an exact name for it....i call it a "plastic zip tie snap fastener"

i've even gone into grainger and fastenall, and they've never seen such a thing.

this thing is like the length and size of a standard lighter...but size could be a bit smaller or bigger

....thanks, and lots of karma points for any help

 

[MagicChef]

A company called Glenair specializes in aircraft, combat and marine fittings, heat shrink, fiberoptic, cable tie downs etc I suggest trying them.

 

[NOKUY]

A company called Glenair specializes in aircraft, combat and marine fittings, heat shrink, fiberoptic, cable tie downs etc I suggest trying them.

thanks, but they didn't seem to have it....maybe i'll contact them to see who might if i dont find anything

 

[jack Haze]

http://www.micropartes.com.mx/

This might be better.

http://www.plasticrivetsandclips.com/

 

[Guest 88950]

im in product development and i sorce many items and materials so ill look for you.

 

[NOKUY]

http://www.micropartes.com.mx/

wasn't there either...thanks tho ...plus it wasn't in english...but would have made it work if i saw it.

 

[NOKUY]

im in product development and i sorce many items and materials so ill look for you.

thanks man....hope you can find something

 

[Guest 88950]

here are some links, ill check for you later.

http://www.aviaquip.com.au/index_files/Page327.htm

http://www.emhart.com/products

http://www.wclco.com/Plastic_Components/Plastic_Fasteners.php

http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/?Click=2

http://www.kss.com.tw/e4k/e4-3/E0335-2.asp

http://www.voltplastics.com/catalog.php

 

[Towlie1]

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stor...d=1321869&itemId=843539&langId=-1&showValue=1

 

[wantaknow]

summit catalog for racing parts they are used to hald electric fans to the radiator a little different but not much and they probly have the manufacturer who has what you need ,

 

[supermanlives]

no help but its nice to see ya post something worthwhile. hope ya find your part

 

[MagicChef]

NOKUY- Where did you find the one in your pics? What application was it used prior? Iv'e been looking for you and cant find it anywhere as well. Perhaps auto resoration or upholstery Im guessing.

 

[supermanlives]

summit catalog for racing parts they are used to hald electric fans to the radiator a little different but not much and they probly have the manufacturer who has what you need ,

exactly what i was thinking

 

[NOKUY]

thanks for the effort everyone...ill look into that summit 'log a bit deeper.

...that part came from china as part of cycle helmet. ....... the zip tie part goes through a styrene helmet liner, and the male snap is attached to a comfort liner that is removable so u can wash it.

the china company replaced this part w/ a press in/plug type female piece, that does not stay secure to the styrene liner (instead of unsnapping you pull the whole plug out) ...if that makes sense.

contact w/ the company is rough at best ...."strategic sports" is their name....if that is any help

 

[bombadil.360]

no help but its nice to see ya post something worthwhile. hope ya find your part

hey I thought he was on the look for an inflatable doll with dreadlocks.

ah yukon, we love you.

peace!

 

[Headbandf1]

I know where to get those, All you gotta do for me to tell you is shave your head - wash that thing, and post a pic of your shinny chrome dome and the Info is yours, Bro.

 

[growshopfrank]

like this?
http://www.demandproducts.com/eifs-items/item.php?=&sku=GROUPCONGRIP

 

[Nondual]

thanks, but they didn't seem to have it....maybe i'll contact them to see who might if i dont find anything

That's what I do when tracing a product or service down. When I'm on the phone with a possible source and they say can't help I always ask if the can refer me to someone or a company that might help.

 

[NOKUY]

summit catalog for racing parts they are used to hald electric fans to the radiator a little different but not much and they probly have the manufacturer who has what you need ,

well, still have not found it....i have an e-mail in to the summit ppl w/ some pics...well see what they can find

....anyone have any other ideas??

 

[mrcreosote]

Try Van Waters & Rogers.
They supply the upholstery and a bunch other mfg.s industries.

Looks like you want a button yanker...lol. I'll bet it's gonna look like the backside of a caulking gun that grips the tie tongue and rachets it tight. A lot more high tek than the old fold-over metal button legs.