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Metal Side Release Buckles
Metal-bodied side release buckles for collars and straps that have to look better than plastic. Metal-bodied quick release buckles for straps that should not look like plastic.
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Every Metal Side Release Buckles Item We Make
A plastic buckle is the obvious cost cut on a premium collar or belt, but a metal buckle with thin latch arms releases under a sideways load.
Metal Side Release Buckles
Metal Side Release Buckle for Dog Collars
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Metal Side Release Buckles
Heavy Duty 1 Inch Rainbow Side Release Buckle
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Metal Side Release Buckles
Custom Name Side Release Buckle for Safety Belts
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Metal Side Release Buckles
Metal Collar Side Release Buckle for Pets
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Dog Hooks
Metal Side Release Buckle
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Problems This Category Solves
- Plastic side release buckles are the obvious cost cut on an otherwise premium collar
- Metal buckles with a weak latch release under a sideways load
- Buckle inner width that does not match the webbing lets the strap twist in the buckle
What You Get
- Metal body that takes a plated or enamel finish a plastic buckle cannot
- Latch arms cast in section rather than thinned to save material
- Inner width matched to standard webbing widths from 10 mm up to 50 mm
Who Buys These
- Pet brands moving a collar line up from plastic hardware
- Bag and backpack factories needing a metal quick release
- Fashion belt makers using the buckle as a design feature
Industries
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Where They Are Used
- Dog collar closures on premium collars
- Backpack sternum and waist strap closures
- Fashion belt closures
- Safety and name belts where a quick release is required
How They Are Made
- Zinc alloy or brass body with a sprung twin latch
- Inner width cast to nominal webbing sizes
- Optional logo etched or embossed on the buckle face
Specifying Metal Side Release Buckles Without a Second Sample Round
- Test the release with one hand and with a glove, which is how collars are actually opened
- Match inner width to webbing width exactly so the strap cannot twist
- Specify brass where the product will see salt water
| Compared with | What changes |
|---|---|
| Plastic side release buckle | Plastic is lighter and cheaper, and metal delivers the finish and the perceived value |
| Metal tongue buckle | A tongue buckle is adjustable but slow, while a side release opens in one movement |
FAQ
Metal Side Release Buckles Questions
The questions buyers send us about this category.
Can You Etch a Brand Name on the Buckle Face
Yes. The flat face takes an etched or embossed logo. Send vector artwork and we will confirm the minimum legible height for the size you choose.
Get a Quote on Metal Side Release Buckles
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.