Is this clip made of plastic or metal like aluminum? I think plastic will break for sure within 2 years of being exposed to heat from the sun.
1108936
The jaws appear to be urethane-covered hard plastic. The spring clip (the little cylinder at the back of the jaws) is hardened steel flanked by round plastic sides (ends). The steel spring clip is strong, yet it has a very sharp edge. When the jaws are opened, the spring clip moves out past the round plastic sides and WILL GOUGE WHATEVER IS CONTACTS. Warning to those who don't want large nicks and gouges in their plastic vent vanes or vent nozzles.
1108937
It is thick plastic durable it will last a long time for the price it will pay for itself you will be satisfied.
1108938
Plastic. Most all newer vehicles have some UV protection in the glass. Should be fine. Of course, nothing lasts forever... I like mine and would buy it again.
1108939
Plastic. It seems to be of high quality. Not all plastics become brittle and it won't scratch your finish like metal, so there's that...
1108940
I loved mine before the plastic clip snapped with in 12 months. I live in California, so it does get hot sometimes, but still, one year?!
1108941
The clip is plastic. It seems to be made of a high quality. I don't think the sun will affect it too much as the clip is inside the air vent and the amount of direct sunlight should be limited.
407346
plastic . Its one clip that just pinches on like a bag clip easy to just pull off for any reason.
814974
Plastic, yes it can break, mine already has, wind knocked it over. Other than that they are very nice
211356
It is made of plastic polymer, have now used for two years with no problems
4781
It's a high quality plastic but the clip is metal and adds a really good weight to it.
1527690
The spring clip itself is metal while the loop AND the part holding the spring clip are plastic.
1246515
No, ( I haven't found a way) It's metal is a little thicker than a paper clip. But I wear mine all day since I got it; And it works well for me.
319043
In response, the two pieces that I previously mentioned as possibly made of plastic could easily well be aluminum. Both appear to be sturdy. The lever on the side is a little stiff and it takes a little getting use to it. The tab on the top of the blade is metal, but I don't see the purpose of having it there unless you want to open the blade manually. Good Luck...J
96012
I have no idea, but I don't think your dog is going to chew through the metal clip, there's no plastic. The plastic in the photo is meant to hang in a display case, stand.
829617
It is made almost entirely of ABS plastic, so after about 10 years in the sun, it will start to degrade. But it will still work fine. There is a small connecting pipe made of galvanized steel that will start to rust eventually, in about 5 years and will probably be rusted through is 10 years. The water doesn't run through the pipe- it runs through the reel and has the handle connected to it. I live in a humid climate (Southeast Texas) where we get a lot of humidity and direct sun on the reel, and mine last ten years, but I'm ok with that. I have tried several hose reels and this one is the best I can find. It is made almost entirely of ABS plastic, so after about 10 years in the sun, it will start to degrade. But it will still work fine. There is a small connecting pipe made of galvanized steel that will start to rust eventually, in about 5 years and will probably be rusted through is 10 years. The water doesn't run through the pipe- it runs through the reel and has the handle connected to it. I live in a humid climate (Southeast Texas) where we get a lot of humidity and direct sun on the reel, and mine last ten years, but I'm ok with that. I have tried several hose reels and this one is the... » Read More It is made almost entirely of ABS plastic, so after about 10 years in the sun, it will start to degrade. But it will still work fine. There is a small connecting pipe made of galvanized steel that will start to rust eventually, in about 5 years and will probably be rusted through is 10 years. The water doesn't run through the pipe- it runs through the reel and has the handle connected to it. I live in a humid climate (Southeast Texas) where we get a lot of humidity and direct sun on the reel, and mine last ten years, but I'm ok with that. I have tried several hose reels and this one is the best I can find. « Show Less
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The tubing (white) is metal. The joints and supports (blue) are plastic. The plastic parts have held up very well for me over the past 1.5 years. I can't say if they would become brittle in the sun though.
241846
Nope. It's aluminum. But the clip portion yes and the magnet tape suggestion by another respondent is very clever. Good luck.
33153
Clip is reasonably strong. It clips well to a ball cap.it is plastic and like any plastic it will snap if stressed too much. I also like the light as a pocket light. I hope this helps.
2024247
Metal. They are very sturdy but mine only lasted about 6 months before it completely stopped working.
2274200
The clamps are made of plastic (nylon?) but are pretty tough...I got them for a project that I needed them for which require the clamping on to a circular structure. After many cycles of clamping on/taking off, the clamps have yet to fail.
829616
Heavy duty plastic. Ours is in the sun about five hours a day, and the first one we had lasted years. That is the reason we purchased a second one,the number of yers we had it.
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Arun, The first one I purchased over 5 years ago is metal,my new one purchased a few months ago appears to be plastic (I haven't used it yet). I hope it works well,but now that you have called this to my attention I am dubious.