I'm talking about those plastic clips that go on the 90-degree end of bits of rod to hold them in place. Often found in door mechanisms - you push the end of the off the rod, then you can lift the whole rod out of the hole together with the clip. I've also seen them used as links on R/C plane controls, as an easy-to-remove clevis.

I was wondering if I could get hold of a small quantity (i.e. 4) to fit 5mm rod...

you right their called clevises

Why not go to the scrappy and just take them off some cars? doubt they'd even charge you for them

or I think this company sell them - linky






[Edited on 3/6/09 by Mr Whippy]

Yes, Igus sell them, but they sell to trade, so you may need to set up an account and then order 1,000 of them. My company is a good customer of theirs and we struggle to get small (less than 100 items) quantities of anything from them

I seem to think southco might do those types of things. Im not sure if a company might send you some 'samples' if you ask nicely.

Dont some cars have the round ends that look like plastic ball joints. They are also held in place with clips. Seem to recall seeing them on the accelerator mech on my old carbs.

Actually, I think I've googled my own answer!

I was thinking of these things:




Exactly the right size, and used on many Toyota door locks!

Cheers!

Ahh...That'd be a doorlockrodfasteningwidget.

yeah, i didn't think clevis was the answer, but didn't have any better ideas

still don't know what you'd call those things though...

panel rod clips?

Believe it or not, I googled "rod end" and that came up immediately!