3M IC test clips are available in both nail head leads to accommodate a wide range of applications. They also feature heavy duty helical compression springs to provide firm and positive contact pressure and use steel hinge pins and tough glass filled polyester bodies, UL rated 94V-0, to provide long service life. 3M IC test clips have an insulating contact comb to help prevent accidental shorts and feature a patented "wiping action" to ensure integrity during testing. - 3M IC test clip is a standard thru-hole test clip with nail head leads. Hard-to-access surface mount ICS can be connected to test probes and logical assemblies quickly and easily without the risk of shorting out clips or damaging other board components. Test clip features alloy gold plating, heavy duty helical compression springs and insulating contact comb.