Bag Hardware Cast Polished and Plated in Our Own Factory
Since 2004 in Dongguan. Hooks, rings, sliders, pullers and buckles finished on our own electroplating line, so a repeat order matches the first one.
Every Metal Part That Holds a Bag Together
YOUYING Hardware die casts, stamps, polishes and plates the small metal parts that hold a bag together: swivel snap hooks, sliders, D rings, O rings, rectangle and triangle buckles, zipper pullers, purse feet, magnetic snaps, locks, chains, handles and rivets. The same tooling and plating lines also produce dog hooks and collar buckles, shoelace buckles, stainless shower curtain rings and zinc plated furniture screws.
Bag Accessories
The full bag hardware programme, from the hook on the strap to the feet under the base
Dog Hooks
Leash clasps and collar hooks sized and weighted for animals that pull
Pet Accessories
Matched collar, lead and harness hardware plated together as one set
Snap Hooks
Swivel trigger and carabiner hooks from 9 mm wallet loops up to 50 mm luggage straps
Strap Sliders
Tri-glide and double ring adjusters that hold a strap length without creeping
Zipper Pullers
Custom cast pullers that put a brand mark on the part every customer touches
Purse Feet
Rolled metal studs in 10 mm to 15 mm diameters that keep a bag base off the ground
Metal Side Release Buckles
Metal-bodied quick release buckles for straps that should not look like plastic
D Rings
Cast and stamped D rings that give a strap a square pull point on a curved panel
Bag Handles
Metal, wooden and moulded handles made to the bag's own shape rather than a stock size
Side Release Buckles for Pets
Collar weight side release buckles in webbing widths from 10 mm to 50 mm
O Rings
Closed and sprung round rings for straps, charms and lanyard loops
Products Buyers Ask for Most
Every photograph below is a part we cast, polish and plate ourselves. Sizes are quoted as inner width, which is the dimension your webbing or tab has to pass through.
Snap Hooks
25 mm Swivel Trigger Snap Hook for Handbags and Backpacks
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Dog Hooks
9 mm Painted Snap Hook for Keychains and Small Straps
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Strap Sliders
Round Double Ring Slider for Straps and Lingerie Hardware
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Zipper Pullers
Custom Handbag Zipper Puller
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D Rings
3/4 Inch Zinc Alloy Bag D Ring
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Purse Feet
Rolled Antique Brass Purse Feet
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Magnetic Snap Buttons
Rainbow Magnetic Snap Button
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Bag and Box Locks
Metal Lock for Gift Boxes in Three Sizes
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Bag Chains
Bag Chain in Zinc Alloy Iron Brass or Aluminium
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Bag Handles
Handbag and Purse Handle Hardware
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Metal Side Release Buckles
Metal Side Release Buckle for Dog Collars
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Shoe Accessories
Colourful Shoelace Buckle for Sneakers
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Curtain and Shower Rings
304 Stainless Shower Curtain Rings in 12 Piece Sets
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Screws and Fasteners
Stainless Steel Pan Head Self Tapping Screw
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Webbing Bag Straps
Adjustable Leopard Print Shoulder Bag Strap
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Triangle Buckles
Triangle Buckle 32 mm Inner Width
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O Rings
Spring O Ring for Bag Accessories
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Rectangle Rings
Colourful Rectangle Ring for Straps
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Two Ways Hardware Costs a Bag Factory Money
Bag and pet product makers lose money on hardware two ways: a plating batch that does not match last season's gold, and a minimum order that forces them to buy 10,000 pieces of a colour they will never finish. YOUYING runs its own die casting, polishing and electroplating departments under one roof, so colour is matched in house and an order of 1,000 pieces can be split across two colours at 500 pieces each.
- Colour drift between suppliers. Hooks from one factory and rings from another arrive in two shades of the same gold, and the sample has to be rebuilt. Ordering the set from one plating line removes the problem instead of managing it.
- Minimums that force dead stock. A minimum of 5,000 pieces per colour on four different parts means twenty thousand pieces bought to build one sample range. Most catalogue styles here run from 1,000 pieces and can be split across two colours at 500 pieces each.
- Tooling cost on a small custom job. Customising an existing catalogue style needs no new mould and carries no mould fee, so a logo or a size change does not start with a tooling invoice.
One Factory From Mould Design to Packed Goods
One factory, founded in 2004, that owns the whole chain from mould design to plated and packed goods. Existing styles need no new mould and no mould fee. Samples ship in 1 to 3 days, stock goods in 2 to 10 days, and fully custom runs in 25 to 35 days.
Six Departments Under One Roof
Moulding, hydraulic moulding, stamping, die casting, etching, electroplating and painting or enamel all run inside the factory rather than at subcontractors.
Die Casting
Zinc alloy is pressure cast into multi-cavity moulds, so a 19 mm slider and a 50 mm slider come off the same shift with the same wall thickness. The department runs existing catalogue tooling, which is why an in-catalogue style carries no mould fee.
Stamping and Hydraulic Forming
Iron and steel parts that need spring temper or a rolled edge, such as O rings, purse feet and moving bar sliders, are stamped and hydraulically formed rather than cast.
Polishing
Castings are deburred and polished before plating. This is the step that decides whether a shiny nickel hook looks like jewellery or like a casting, because plating copies the surface underneath it instead of hiding it.
Electroplating
Barrel and rack plating for nickel, gunmetal, black nickel, gold, light gold, rose gold, antique brass and rainbow finishes. Running the plating line in house is what makes a repeat order match the colour of the first order.
Etching and Enamel
Logos are etched or embossed into pullers, buckles and hook bodies, and colour is filled by paint or enamel where a brand needs a specific shade rather than a plated metal tone.
Mould Design
The in-house mould team works from a photo, a sample part or a drawing, and can prepare the 3D design for customers who have neither. New tooling runs about 7 days.
The Plating Line Is Why a Repeat Order Matches
Colour is the most common hardware complaint in this trade. Running our own electroplating department means a colour correction takes days, not three subcontractors.
Industries We Supply
Handbag and backpack factories, pet product brands, footwear makers, leather workshops and hardware importers in North America, South America and Europe, plus provincial customers across China.
Handbag and Purse Brands
Handbag hardware is judged at arm's length.
Backpack and Luggage Makers
Backpack hardware is structural before it is decorative.
Pet Product Brands
Collars and leads are safety products sold as fashion products.
Footwear and Sneaker Brands
Shoe hardware is small, light and constantly abraded, and on a limited edition it also has to hit a colourway that no plated metal tone can reach..
Belt and Apparel Accessory Makers
Belt and apparel hardware is decoration that has to survive being worn.
Bathroom and Curtain Hardware Importers
A shower ring lives in permanent humidity and is bought in retail sets.
Furniture and Woodworking Manufacturers
Fasteners are the cheapest part in a piece of furniture and the one that stops the line when the size ladder has a gap in it..
Solutions for Buyers Not Just Parts
Four processes that cover the parts of a hardware order that usually go wrong: development, colour, minimum quantities and delivery.
OEM Custom Hardware Development
Most customers arrive with a photo, a competitor's part or a rough sketch rather than a drawing.
Plating and Colour Matching
Colour is the single most common hardware complaint, and it is almost never one part being wrong.
Low MOQ and Mixed Colour Orders
Small brands do not fail on price.
Sampling and Export Delivery
For an importer the hardware lead time is not the production time.
Guides Written for Hardware Buyers
Sizing, plated finishes, materials, minimum quantities and installation, written for the people who have to specify these parts.
How to Choose Bag Strap Hardware Sizes Without Guessing
Inner width, not outside size, is the number that decides whether a hook, ring and slider fit the same strap. Here is the order to work in.
Process GuideA Practical Guide to Plated Finishes on Bag Hardware
What nickel, gunmetal, black nickel, gold, rose gold, antique brass and rainbow actually are, and which of them will show a polishing fault.
Material GuideZinc Alloy Iron Brass and Stainless Compared for Bag Hardware
Four materials, four different reasons to choose them, and the corrosion question that decides most pet and marine jobs.
Installation GuideHow to Set Rivets and Purse Feet Without Damaging the Leather
Post length, reinforcement layers and the setting die. Get these three right and the failures stop.
Buying GuideMOQ and Colour Mixing Explained for Small Hardware Orders
What the minimums actually are on this catalogue, and how a 1,000 piece order can cover two colours instead of one.
Process GuideFrom Sample to Production on a Custom Hardware Part
The realistic timeline for a custom puller, buckle or handle, and the two steps where projects usually lose two weeks.
Questions Buyers Ask First
Manufacturing, samples, minimum order quantities, payment and compliance.
Are You a Manufacturer or a Trading Company
YOUYING Hardware is a manufacturer in Dongguan, China, and has specialised in hardware accessories for bags and luggage for more than 18 years. Die casting, polishing and electroplating all run in our own departments.
How Long Is Your Delivery Time
Generally 15 to 20 days, and the exact time depends on order quantity and product type. Goods already in stock can leave within one day, normal goods take 2 to 10 days, and fully customised goods take 25 to 35 days.
Do You Provide Samples and Are They Free
Yes. Samples are free when the style is in stock, and you pay only the express fee. Sampling time is 1 to 3 days.
What Are Your Payment Terms
A trial order is paid in full. A bulk order is 50 percent deposit with the balance of 50 percent before delivery.
What Is Your MOQ
MOQ differs by style. Many catalogue styles start at 1,000 pieces and can be mixed across two colours at 500 pieces per colour, custom pullers and sliders start at 500 pieces per colour, and a small order can be accepted when we have stock.
Are Your Products Anti Rust and Environmentally Compliant
All catalogue products are made as eco-friendly items, and the factory states that its products meet SGS and RoHS standards. Certificates are sent on request by email or WhatsApp so you can check the current scope before you order.
Do You Charge a Mould Fee for a Custom Style
Customising an existing catalogue style needs no new mould and carries no mould fee. A genuinely new shape needs new tooling, which takes about 7 days, and our mould team can prepare the 3D design free of charge if you have no drawing.
Send Us the Part List and the Webbing Widths
Tell us the part type, the inner width, the material, the finish and the quantity. That is enough for a quote on any catalogue style, and samples ship in 1 to 3 days.