Rectangle Handbag Lock 31 mm by 17 mm
A 31 mm by 17 mm rectangle lock in zinc alloy, finished in the full plated colour range including rainbow. The narrow rectangle suits a flap on a slim bag where a square lock would crowd the panel. Complete with catch plate and fixings, minimum 500 pieces per colour.
The slim rectangle, for narrow flaps where a square lock would look oversized.
| Size | 31 mm*17 mm |
|---|---|
| Material | Zinc alloy |
| Finishes | Rainbow/Gold/Rose Gold/Silver/Gunmetal/Antique Brass |
| Typical Use | Bag/purse/wallet |
| Minimum Order | 500 pcs/color |
| Production Time | 7 to 15 days |
Problems It 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
Key Benefits
- 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
Application Scenarios
- Flap closures on structured handbags
- Wallet and clutch closures
- Gift, jewellery and presentation box lids
- Briefcase and document case flaps
Who It Is For
- Handbag factories building a visible closure into a flap
- Gift box and packaging makers
- Leather workshops needing a small run of matched locks
How This Part Is Produced
Six steps inside one factory, from the mould to the packed carton.
Technical Features
- 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
Quality Control
- Incoming zinc, brass, iron and stainless material checked against the grade ordered
- First article from each mould compared with the approved sample before the run starts
- Dimensional check on inner width and thickness during casting and stamping
- Plating thickness and colour compared against the approved colour plate
- Spring and swivel action tested by hand on hooks, snaps and side release buckles
- Counted, bagged and cartoned with the order's own packing list
Customisation Options
- Size or inner width changed on an existing catalogue style with no mould fee
- Finish chosen from nickel, gunmetal, black nickel, gold, light gold, rose gold, antique brass and rainbow
- Logo etched or embossed where the part has a flat large enough to carry it
- Painted or enamel colour where a plated metal tone will not match the brand colour
- Free 3D design from a photo or a physical sample if you have no drawing
The factory states that this item is produced as an eco-friendly part to ISO 9001, SGS and RoHS requirements. We do not hold a certificate scan for this specific SKU on the website, so ask for the current certificates by email or WhatsApp before you place a compliance-critical order.
Photographs of This Item
Every image is a photograph of the part itself, taken from the manufacturer's own product record rather than a rendering.
Use Guide
- 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 |
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Questions About This Item
Sizing, finish, minimum order and lead time on this part.
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.
Ask for a Sample of the Rectangle Handbag Lock 31 mm by 17 mm
Stock samples are free and you pay only the courier. Sampling time is 1 to 3 days, and we will confirm the MOQ and the plated finish in writing before production.