Battery Clips and Battery Contacts

As fundamental a part of a battery-powered circuit as the battery itself, clips and contacts are essential components in creating the connection required to provide power. Available today using various termination methods, you can find exactly what you're looking for in the RS range.

Choose from a broad range of terminal connection options, ranging from various AA battery contacts and small battery clips to heavy-duty battery clips and C and D-cell battery contacts. If you'd like to narrow down your search, you can use the filters to shop by battery type, contact type, contact material, and more.

If you have a question about our battery contacts or wider power products range, please don't hesitate to contact us and a member of our friendly, expert team will be happy to help.

How do battery clips and contacts work?

Batteries need to be connected to the electrical circuitry within the device they're supplying power to. To create a successful connection, both ends of the battery – negative (flat base) and positive (projected base) – need to mate with suitable contacts. These are connected to the rest of the electrical circuitry in the device via wire leads. As such, when the battery terminals press against these contacts, the circuit is complete and electrical power is supplied.

Battery clips and contacts are the two primary types of holder that act as the terminal connection or mounting point for the battery within the circuit. These contacts are available in numerous formats as well as fixed and flexible designs to suit different applications and battery wiring setups.

What battery contact types are available in the RS range?

We stock various battery clip connector and contact types to suit a range of applications, battery sizes, and wiring setups, including:

Snap-on battery clips

Snap-on battery terminal clips offer a semi-fixed contact setup where the cell is held more securely in place than with other terminal connections. The battery is gently pushed between tensioned metal clips, fixing it in a secure position. Snap-on mounts offer greater protection against power loss by reducing the movement of the battery in the circuit.

Battery contact springs

Contact springs are used to create an electrical connection between the battery's terminals and the wider electrical circuit within the device. Typically made of copper, steel, or brass, contact springs compress under the battery to create tension, ensuring a constant connection.

AA battery contacts and clips are the most popular in our offering. We stock AA battery spring contacts as well as a range of other terminal connectors.

Surface-mount battery contacts

Surface-mount battery holders are designed to sit flat on a panel or plate within or around the device being powered. They can be used on any external or internal surface and are more commonly used as a mounting solution for button batteries.

Why choose RS for battery contacts and clips?

With an array of terminal connectors available at great prices, RS should be your first port of call for all your replacement battery contact needs. Our commitment to supplying only the highest-quality electrical products at competitive prices for customers from domestic, commercial, and professional backgrounds is what makes us one of North America's leading electronic component retailers.

We're also committed to providing outstanding customer service. Got a question about a product in our range or anything else? Contact us and a member of our expert team will be on hand to help. You can also head over to our expert hub where you'll find a whole host of useful industry resources available.