Bag and Box Locks
Twist and push locks that close a flap with a mechanism the buyer can see. Twist and push locks supplied complete with catch plate and fixings.
Every Bag and Box Locks Item We Make
A closure that needs two hands gets left open by the end user, and loose tolerances make the lock rattle every time the bag is carried.
Problems This Category Solves
- A lock that needs two hands to close gets ignored by the end user
- Cast locks with loose tolerances rattle when the bag is carried
- Plating wear on the lock face is the first thing a returns inspector notices
What You Get
- Mechanism fitted and tested before packing rather than shipped as loose parts
- Sizes from small wallet locks up to gift box locks in three body sizes
- Plated finishes that match the bag's other visible trim
Who Buys These
- Handbag factories building a visible closure into a flap
- Gift box and packaging makers
- Leather workshops needing a small run of matched locks
Industries
Related Solutions
Where They Are Used
- Flap closures on structured handbags
- Wallet and clutch closures
- Gift, jewellery and presentation box lids
- Briefcase and document case flaps
How They Are Made
- Zinc alloy or iron body with a formed catch plate
- Supplied as a matched set of face plate, catch and fixings
- Body sizes quoted as width by height in millimetres
Specifying Bag and Box Locks Without a Second Sample Round
- Fit the catch plate first, then position the face plate from the closed flap
- Add a reinforcement layer behind both halves before punching
- Check the lock action through the finished flap thickness before approving
| Compared with | What changes |
|---|---|
| Magnetic snap closure | A magnet is invisible and one handed, while a lock is a visible design feature |
| Buckle and strap closure | A buckle is adjustable but slow to open, and a lock is faster and neater |
Guides for This Category
From 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.
Comparison GuideMagnetic Snaps Compared With Locks and Snap Fasteners
Three ways to close a flap, three different failure modes, and the thickness question that decides between them.
Bag and Box Locks Questions
The questions buyers send us about this category.
Are Locks Supplied With the Catch and Fixings
Yes, each lock is supplied as a complete set with the face plate, the catch plate and the fixings, so the assembler needs nothing extra.
Get a Quote on Bag and Box Locks
Send the inner width, the material, the finish and the quantity. Samples of stock styles ship in 1 to 3 days and are free apart from the courier.