Long Metal Turn Button Clip Black – U10 Complete Guide
The Long Metal Turn Button Clip Black (SKU: U10) is the dark-toned counterpart to the U09 silver clip. At 21 mm length with 0.9 mm steel, it provides maximum rigidity in a matte black finish that blends naturally with dark-toned, ebony, or walnut picture frames.
Why Choose the Long Metal Turn Button Clip Black?
Professional framers working with dark-stained, ebonised, or walnut mouldings need backing hardware that matches the frame’s aesthetic. The U10 Long Metal Turn Button Clip Black delivers the highest-gauge construction in the XKY Framing range with a finish that disappears against dark timber.
Key Dimensions
Total length: 21 mm. Head width: 6 mm. Tail width: 4 mm. Hole diameter: 2.8 mm. Thickness: 0.9 mm.
Installation
Pre-drill 2.8 mm pilot hole. Seat backing board. Fasten with fine M3 × 6 mm screw. Rotate 90° to lock.
Related Products
For silver version see U09 Long Metal Turn Button Clip Silver. For dotted long clips see U11 Long Dotted Clip Silver.
Material & Finish
0.9 mm cold-rolled steel, matte black electrophoretic coating.
FAQ
Q: Difference between U09 and U10?
A: Dimensionally identical; U09 is silver, U10 is matte black.
Q: Is 0.9 mm suitable for thin moulding?
A: Use caution on mouldings thinner than 8 mm; consider 0.4 mm U02/U05 for thin moulding.
Q: Best screw for U10?
A: Fine-thread M3 × 6 mm panhead screws or 3 mm × 8 mm brad nails.
