The clipKIT™ is the ultimate heat sink attachment system that can be used with any heat sink manufacturers industry standard, commercial off the shelf straight fin, pin fin, cross cut or slant fin heat sinks. The maxiGRIP and superGRIP heat sink attachments provide secure heat sink attachment in shock and vibration environments. The thin frame clips occupy minimal space around the components perimeter, compared to push pin attachments or stand-off hardware which leaves little space on already overcrowded PCBs. The system eliminates the need to drill holes in a PCB and allows the heat sink to be detached and reattached without damaging the component. Its deployment saves time and money at the prototype and field-repair stages.