APC Magnetic Clip: Difference between revisions
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The clip utilizes a metal torsion spring and metal pivot shaft to provide clamping force. | The clip utilizes a metal torsion spring and metal pivot shaft to provide clamping force. | ||
The documented example measures approximately 2 | The documented example measures approximately 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide by 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) tall. | ||
The documented example bears a molded "China" country-of-origin marking on the interior surface of the black plastic clamping jaw. | |||
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Following Schneider Electric's acquisition of APC, promotional items commonly featured both APC and Schneider Electric branding. | Following Schneider Electric's acquisition of APC, promotional items commonly featured both APC and Schneider Electric branding. | ||
The documented example reflects APC's post-acquisition corporate identity and serves as an example of promotional materials distributed to customers, partners, and trade-show attendees during the early 2010s. | |||
The APC Magnetic Clip represents an example of such promotional memorabilia from the APC by Schneider Electric era. | The APC Magnetic Clip represents an example of such promotional memorabilia from the APC by Schneider Electric era. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:33, 17 September 2026
Overview
The APC Magnetic Clip is a promotional item distributed by APC by Schneider Electric at trade shows and industry events during the early 2010s.
The documented example was acquired by the site owner while attending a trade show. The item functions as a magnetic spring clip intended for holding papers, notes, photographs, or other lightweight materials on metallic surfaces.
Physical Description
The clip consists of a translucent green plastic body with a black spring-loaded clamping mechanism.
The front of the clip bears the APC by Schneider Electric logo. The translucent housing allows the internal spring mechanism to be partially visible.
A circular magnet is incorporated into the rear of the housing, allowing attachment to metallic surfaces such as equipment racks, computer enclosures, filing cabinets, and appliances.
The clip utilizes a metal torsion spring and metal pivot shaft to provide clamping force.
The documented example measures approximately 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide by 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) tall.
The documented example bears a molded "China" country-of-origin marking on the interior surface of the black plastic clamping jaw.
Historical Context
Following Schneider Electric's acquisition of APC, promotional items commonly featured both APC and Schneider Electric branding.
The documented example reflects APC's post-acquisition corporate identity and serves as an example of promotional materials distributed to customers, partners, and trade-show attendees during the early 2010s.
The APC Magnetic Clip represents an example of such promotional memorabilia from the APC by Schneider Electric era.
Gallery
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Side view showing the spring-loaded clip mechanism. -
Front view showing APC by Schneider Electric branding. -
Clip attached to the side of a computer chassis. -
Rear view showing the integrated magnet. -
Internal spring and pivot mechanism.
Provenance
The documented example was obtained by the site owner at a trade show during the early 2010s.