Finder 095.01.0 – 95 Series Sockets for 40 Series relays – Accessory

Why Choose the Finder 095.01.0 Black Plastic Retaining and Release Clip?

The Finder 095.01.0 is a genuine black plastic retaining and release clip designed for compatible Finder Series 95 relay sockets. Also known as a relay retaining clip, ejector clip or VARICLIP, this practical accessory helps hold a plug-in relay securely in its socket while providing a convenient method of releasing the relay during inspection, maintenance or replacement.

Specifically identified for the Finder 95.03.0 and 95.05.0 black relay sockets, the 095.01.0 is suitable for selected Finder Series 40 and Series 44 plug-in relay installations. It provides a dedicated mechanical retaining arrangement without changing the relay's electrical characteristics or requiring any additional wiring.

The clip combines two important functions in one compact component. Its retaining action helps maintain correct relay positioning within the socket, while its release function assists with removing the relay when servicing is required. This makes it particularly useful in industrial control panels where plug-in relays must remain securely installed but accessible for maintenance.

Manufactured from black plastic, the Finder 095.01.0 complements the corresponding black Series 95 socket variants. A blue version, Finder 095.01, is available for the equivalent blue socket configurations.

Identified by manufacturer part number 095.01.0 and EAN 8012823216591, this genuine Finder accessory is suitable for professional electrical control, industrial automation, machinery control and relay socket maintenance applications.

The Finder 095.01.0 is a retaining and release clip only. It does not include a relay, relay socket, electrical jumper or switching device.

Key Advantages

• Genuine Finder Series 95 accessory for compatible plug-in relay sockets.
• Combined retaining and release function for secure relay installation and convenient servicing.
• Black plastic construction designed to complement corresponding black socket variants.
• Compatible with Finder 95.03.0 and 95.05.0 sockets.
• Suitable for selected Finder Series 40 and Series 44 relay arrangements.
• Helps maintain correct mechanical positioning of a relay within its socket.
• Provides a dedicated release mechanism for relay removal.
• Supports straightforward maintenance of plug-in relay assemblies.
• Useful for replacing a missing, damaged or worn retaining clip.
• Compact design for electrical control panels containing multiple relays.
• Suitable for professional industrial automation installations.
• Requires no wiring, programming or independent power supply.
• Can help avoid replacing an otherwise serviceable relay socket when only the clip is damaged.
• EAN 8012823216591 provides reliable product identification.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Finder
• Manufacturer reference: 095.01.0
• Product series: Finder Series 95
• Product type: Plastic retaining and release clip
• Alternative description: Relay retaining clip / ejector clip
• Product designation: VARICLIP
• Colour: Black
• Material: Plastic
• Compatible black socket: Finder 95.03.0
• Additional compatible black socket: Finder 95.05.0
• Associated relay family: Finder Series 40
• Additional associated relay family: Selected Finder Series 44 relays
• Primary function: Mechanical relay retention and release
• Installation: Compatible Series 95 relay socket assembly
• Electrical switching function: None
• Independent power supply: Not required
• Blue alternative: Finder 095.01
• EAN: 8012823216591

Secure Mechanical Retention for Plug-In Relays

The Finder 095.01.0 is designed to provide additional mechanical security for compatible plug-in relays installed in Finder Series 95 sockets.

Plug-in relays are widely used in electrical control systems because they offer a practical separation between the relay and the fixed wiring. The relay can be removed from its socket when replacement is required, while the socket remains connected to the electrical circuit.

This modular arrangement is useful for maintenance, but it is important that the relay remains correctly seated during normal operation.

The Finder 095.01.0 helps achieve this by providing a retaining mechanism that holds the relay in its intended position within the compatible socket.

Correct mechanical retention is particularly relevant in electrical cabinets installed on machinery or equipment that may experience normal operational movement and vibration.

The retaining clip should not be treated as a substitute for correct socket installation, appropriate electrical connections or the mechanical suitability of the complete equipment assembly.

Instead, it forms part of the manufacturer's intended relay and socket retaining arrangement.

Integrated Release Function for Easier Relay Replacement

A key benefit of the Finder 095.01.0 VARICLIP is its combined retaining and release design.

Unlike a simple fixed retaining bracket, this accessory is intended to help installers release a relay from its socket when maintenance or replacement is necessary.

During normal operation, the clip helps secure the relay. When servicing is required, the release mechanism can be operated to disengage the retaining arrangement.

This can make relay removal more convenient, particularly where several relay sockets are installed close together inside an electrical control panel.

The clip also helps provide a consistent removal method, reducing the need to pull forcibly on the relay housing.

However, relay removal should always follow the relevant Finder installation instructions and appropriate electrical isolation procedures.

The retaining clip does not provide electrical isolation or protection against contact with live parts.

Designed for Finder 95.03.0 and 95.05.0 Black Relay Sockets

Finder specifies the 095.01.0 black plastic retaining and release clip for its corresponding black 95.03.0 and 95.05.0 relay sockets.

These sockets belong to the Finder Series 95 range and are designed for selected Finder plug-in relays.

Both socket types are available for panel or 35 mm DIN rail mounting, allowing them to be incorporated into suitable industrial electrical cabinets.

Finder Socket	Socket Colour	Associated Relay Types	Specified Plastic Clip
95.03.0	Black	Finder 40.31	095.01.0
95.05.0	Black	Finder 40.51, 40.52, 40.61 and 40.62	095.01.0
95.03	Blue	Finder 40.31	095.01
95.05	Blue	Finder 40.51, 40.52, 40.61 and 40.62	095.01

The black clip is therefore the manufacturer's designated colour variant for the corresponding black socket configurations.

Before ordering, the full socket reference should be checked. The Finder 095.01.0 should not be assumed to fit every Finder Series 95 socket or every Finder relay.

Supporting Finder Series 40 Relay Installations

The Finder Series 40 includes compact electromechanical relays used for a wide range of electrical control and automation functions.

Depending on the model, these relays may be used for control signal switching, auxiliary switching, equipment interfacing and other industrial applications.

Selected Series 40 relays can be installed in Finder Series 95 sockets, creating a modular assembly that allows the relay to be replaced independently of the fixed wiring.

The Finder 095.01.0 retaining and release clip supports this arrangement when the corresponding black socket is used.

For example, the Finder 40.31 relay is associated with the 95.03.0 socket, while selected 40.51, 40.52, 40.61 and 40.62 relays are associated with the 95.05.0 socket.

The clip does not change the relay's coil voltage, contact arrangement, switching capacity or electrical performance.

These characteristics remain determined by the selected relay, socket and electrical installation.

Use with Selected Finder Series 44 Relay Arrangements

Finder's Series 95 accessory documentation also identifies the 095.01.0 as a retaining and release clip for compatible Series 40 and Series 44 relay installations.

This makes the accessory relevant to panel builders and maintenance engineers working with different Finder relay families.

However, the complete relay and socket combination must be checked because not every Series 44 relay is designed for the same socket arrangement.

The most reliable selection method is to identify the installed socket and confirm the retaining clip specified for that particular socket type.

For the black 95.03.0 and 95.05.0 socket variants, Finder identifies the 095.01.0 plastic clip.

Finder 095.01.0 vs Finder 095.01 – What's the Difference?

The Finder 095.01.0 and Finder 095.01 are corresponding colour variants of the plastic retaining and release clip.

Feature	Finder 095.01.0	Finder 095.01
Product type	Plastic retaining and release clip	Plastic retaining and release clip
Colour	Black	Blue
Material	Plastic	Plastic
Specified socket variants	95.03.0 and 95.05.0	95.03 and 95.05
Primary function	Relay retention and release	Relay retention and release
Associated relay family	Selected Series 40 and 44 relays	Selected Series 40 and 44 relays

The principal difference is the colour and corresponding socket reference.

The 095.01.0 is black and is the designated option for the black 95.03.0 and 95.05.0 socket configurations.

The 095.01 is blue and is specified for the corresponding blue 95.03 and 95.05 sockets.

When replacing an existing retaining clip, selecting the exact original part number is recommended.

Finder 095.01.0 vs Finder 095.71 Metal Retaining Clip

The Finder Series 95 accessory range also includes the Finder 095.71 metal retaining clip.

Although both accessories are associated with mechanical relay retention, they are different component designs.

Feature	Finder 095.01.0	Finder 095.71
Accessory type	Plastic retaining and release clip	Metal retaining clip
Construction	Plastic	Metal
Colour / finish	Black	Metallic
Primary function	Relay retention with release assistance	Mechanical relay retention
Specified socket family	Selected Series 95 sockets	Selected Series 95 sockets

The 095.01.0 is the appropriate choice where the manufacturer's black plastic retaining and release arrangement is required.

The 095.71 is a separate metal retaining accessory and should not automatically be treated as an identical replacement.

Related Finder Series 95 Relay Socket Accessories

Finder provides a range of accessories for compatible Series 95 relay socket assemblies.

Finder Reference	Accessory Description	Primary Function
095.01.0	Black plastic retaining and release clip	Mechanical relay retention and release
095.01	Blue plastic retaining and release clip	Equivalent accessory for specified blue sockets
095.71	Metal retaining clip	Mechanical relay retention
095.18.0	Black eight-way jumper link	Electrical bridging between compatible socket terminals
095.18	Blue eight-way jumper link	Electrical bridging between compatible socket terminals
095.00.4	Identification tag	Relay and circuit identification

These accessories serve different purposes. The Finder 095.01.0 is intended for mechanical relay retention and release, not electrical bridging, identification marking or circuit protection.

A Practical Replacement Part for Electrical Panel Maintenance

The Finder 095.01.0 is particularly useful as a replacement component during routine control panel maintenance.

In installations containing plug-in relays, maintenance personnel may periodically remove relays for inspection, testing or replacement.

Over time, a retaining clip may become damaged through repeated handling, incorrect removal or accidental mechanical impact.

If the retaining clip is cracked, distorted or missing, the relay may no longer be held in the intended manner.

Replacing the damaged component with the correct Finder 095.01.0 black VARICLIP helps restore the specified retaining arrangement without necessarily replacing the entire relay socket.

This can be useful where the socket and relay remain otherwise serviceable.

During maintenance, the relay, socket and clip should all be inspected for damage or signs of overheating.

A replacement clip should not be used to compensate for a damaged socket, incorrectly fitted relay or other underlying installation problem.

Installation and Safety Considerations

Before fitting the Finder 095.01.0, confirm that the installed relay socket is a compatible Finder 95.03.0 or 95.05.0 configuration.

The retaining clip should be installed in accordance with Finder's socket assembly instructions.

The relay should be correctly seated before the retaining mechanism is engaged, and the clip should fit without excessive force.

After installation, the assembly should be checked to ensure that the relay is properly retained and that the clip operates as intended.

When removing a relay, the release mechanism should be operated correctly rather than pulling forcibly on the relay housing.

The Finder 095.01.0 does not provide electrical isolation. Relevant circuits must be safely isolated before relay installation, removal or replacement.

All work should be carried out by appropriately qualified personnel in accordance with the applicable electrical safety procedures and equipment documentation.

Typical Applications

• Finder 95.03.0 black relay socket installations.
• Finder 95.05.0 black relay socket installations.
• Retention of selected Finder Series 40 plug-in relays.
• Compatible Finder Series 44 relay assemblies.
• Industrial electrical control cabinets.
• PLC and automation control panels.
• Machinery control systems.
• Industrial process control equipment.
• Building automation installations.
• Auxiliary relay control circuits.
• Electrical panel assembly and construction.
• Replacement of damaged retaining clips.
• Maintenance of plug-in relay installations.
• Electrical cabinet refurbishment projects.
• Control systems requiring convenient relay removal.
• Professional industrial electrical servicing.