Choose by the document, not the price. A board clip (JXY BC series) suits a thin stack changed often on a board the user reads directly. A jumbo clip (JC series, JC50R to JC152R) suits a thicker stack, because a longer body reaches further across the paper. A lever clip (LC series) suits the heaviest stacks, because a lever multiplies the user’s grip.
The verdict in one minute
Board clip — for presentation and repeat change.
- Clip lengths of 50 to 120 mm give the widest size ladder, and only this family has a full hanger and pen-holder programme.
Jumbo clip — for stack depth.
- Twelve models from JC50R to JC152R step capacity up without changing the mounting concept.
Lever clip — for heavy documents.
- Six models, LC85C-A through LC200R-B, open with one hand.
Stack depth rises across the families: reach grows with clip length, and a lever lets a stiffer spring be opened by hand.
Comparison table: board clip vs jumbo clip vs lever clip
| Feature | Board clip | Jumbo clip | Lever clip (strong clip) |
| JXY models | BC50R1, BC70R1, BC80R1, BC100C1, BC100R3, BC100R4, BC100R2, BC110R3, BC120R2, BC120R4 | JC50R, JC75R, JC78R, JC80R, JC85C, JC100R, JC118R, JC120C, JC143C, JC146R, JC152R | LC100R-A, LC100C-A, LC100R-B, LC85C-A, LC200R-A, LC200R-B |
| Size ladder | 50, 70, 80, 100, 110, 120 mm | Ascending, JC50R to JC152R | Ascending, LC85C-A to LC200R-B |
| Holding capacity | Light to moderate, changed often | Thicker stack, spring tension alone | Heaviest stack, lever assistance |
| Spring mechanism | Torsion spring, short body | Torsion spring, long body | Lever actuates the jaws |
| Typical document | Clipboard sheets, menus, work orders | Bundles, swatch sets, pick lists | Thick files, sample sets |
| Mounting | Base plate with rivet holes; hooks available | Base plate with rivet holes | Riveted to a board, lever at one edge |
| Hangers | Regular, wire, aircraft-style, plastic hook | Per drawing | Per drawing |
| Pen holders | Black, spring, plastic hook | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Materials | Nickel-plated steel (white nickel), tinplate | Per drawing | Per drawing |
| Finishes | Bright, checker, gold, rose gold, antique brass (light and red), black, yellow, green, purple, blue | Confirm against drawing | Confirm against drawing |
What is a board clip and when is it the right choice?
A board clip is what most people picture when they hear “clipboard clip”: a metal spring clip riveted to a board. It belongs to the same world of stamped and plated hardware as the ring binder, and it is the component most exposed to daily handling.
JXY builds ten models, BC50R1 through BC120R4, in lengths of 50, 70, 80, 100, 110 and 120 mm. Choose it when the board is the product and the clip must look right as well as work, or when a thin stack changes often, such as a pick list. Sheet formats are defined in ISO 216.
What is a jumbo clip and when does it beat a board clip?
A jumbo clip is a longer spring clip. The mechanism is still spring tension, but the body extends further across the paper, so the jaws bite a deeper stack that a short board clip would slide off.
JXY covers this family with twelve models, JC50R through JC152R, so you can step capacity up inside one family instead of switching mechanism types. The user opens a jumbo clip by pulling the jaws apart by hand.
What is a lever clip and what problem does it solve?
A lever clip, also sold as a strong clip, adds a lever to a spring clip. The user lifts the lever, which multiplies the force applied to the jaws, so a much stiffer spring can be used without making the clip impossible to open by hand. That combination holds the heaviest documents in the range.
JXY offers six lever clips: LC100R-A, LC100C-A, LC100R-B, LC85C-A, LC200R-A and LC200R-B. Because the lever must be reachable, you choose not only where the plate sits, but which edge the user reaches for.
How do mounting, hangers and pen holders change the choice?
Mounting is a board decision, not a clip decision. The plate pattern must match the holes punched in your board, so confirm hole centre-to-centre distance against your board drawing. Regular, wire, aircraft-style and plastic hooks turn a JXY board clip into a hanging clip, and a black, spring or plastic hook pen holder adds a work-holding station.
Which finish should a private-label buyer choose?
Board clips are made in nickel-plated steel (white nickel) and tinplate. Bright and checker are the volume choice for school and office, while gold, rose gold and antique brass in light and red move the same clip into gift and premium sets. The plastic corner is black as standard, with other colours available or customisable.
Recommendation: how importers and private-label buyers should build a clip range
The category keeps growing, as the stationery and supplies market data published by Mordor Intelligence shows. Build the range in this order:
Anchor on board clips.
- Start with three or four clip lengths, then add hook and pen-holder variants as separate SKUs, because each variation is a visible feature.
Add jumbo clips for depth:
- a thicker grip without a lever, at the same mounting logic.
Carry lever clips only where the document justifies them.
- They answer thick files, not volume stationery.
Specify by document, then negotiate:
- document type sets family, size and mounting.
The cheapest clip that fails is the most expensive one you can buy. ISO 2859-1 exists so incoming inspection is not a matter of opinion, and ISO 9001:2015 gives a system you can audit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is stronger, a jumbo clip or a lever clip?
A lever clip is stronger. Both use a spring, but a lever multiplies the force applied to the jaws, so it can run a stiffer spring and still open comfortably by hand. A jumbo clip gains grip through a longer clip body, which gives reach across the stack. For the heaviest documents, the lever clip range from LC85C-A to LC200R-B is correct.
What sizes do board clips come in?
JXY board clips come in clip lengths of 50, 70, 80, 100, 110 and 120 mm, across ten models from BC50R1 to BC120R4. That ladder lets one product line cover a single sheet on a chart board through to a thick work packet, without changing the mounting concept.
Can I use a board clip as a hanging clip?
Yes, if you order the right hook. JXY board clips are available with a regular hook, a wire hook, an aircraft-style hook or a plastic hook. Each converts the clip from a flat-mounted clip to a hanging clip for wall, rail or filing use. Treat the hook variant as a separate SKU and choose it by the rail or surface.
What is the difference between a board clip and a clipboard clip?
They are usually the same product. Both describe the metal spring clip riveted to a board; in the JXY range that is the BC series, in ten models with clip lengths from 50 mm to 120 mm. Jumbo clip is reserved for the longer JC series, and lever clip or strong clip for the lever-assisted LC series.
What information should I include when requesting a clip quotation?
Send the document type and average stack thickness, the preferred clip length, the mounting hole centre-to-centre distance on your board, the hook or pen-holder variant, the finish and plastic corner colour, and your annual volume. State whether the model already exists or needs new tooling, since that decides the project path.
Next Step: Match the Clip to the Document
Send one sentence about your document and one measurement from your board, and the clip family selects itself: pair the board clip size ladder with a hook and pen-holder variant, step up to the jumbo range for depth, and reserve lever clips for the thickest stacks.
Foshan Jinxinyu Hardware Products Co., Ltd. (JXY) makes all three families on its own presses and plating lines, holds SGS and ISO documentation, and exports to 50 countries. Contact: michelle@jxystationery.com | WhatsApp +86 18138349832 | https://newworldstationery.com
About JXY Foshan Jinxinyu Hardware Products Co., Ltd. (JXY) is a stationery hardware manufacturer based in Foshan, Guangdong, China, with a 30,000 m² factory, 25 years of production experience, 300 product types, 500 staff, a monthly capacity of 30 million pieces, and customers in 50 countries. Product range: ring mechanisms, lever arch clips, board clips, jumbo clips, lever clips, snake clips, eyelets, rivets and loose-leaf accessories. Website: https://newworldstationery.com | Email: michelle@jxystationery.com | WhatsApp: +86 18138349832