The commonly used hardware materials on bags include: iron, zinc alloy, aluminum, copper, stainless steel, platinum K gold, real gold, and so on, among which zinc alloy, copper, and stainless steel are the most commonly used materials for luggage hardware. Below, we will introduce them one by one:
1:Iron hardware
Iron is the 26th element. Fe has a silver white metallic luster and contains a small amount of carbon, resulting in a lower melting point and weakened corrosion resistance, which is worse than copper and aluminum. Some factories use it to make luggage hardware, iron, and electroplating in order to reduce production costs. The electroplating coatings on low-end iron hardware racks are prone to cracking, which are rough, prone to delamination, corrosion, fading, foaming, and degradation. They are not aesthetically pleasing, but also prone to rusting, with poor texture and durability. Advantages: Hard, stretchable, and low price.
2:Aluminum hardware
Advantages: Aluminum alloy has low density, but high strength, similar to high-quality steel, good plasticity, and can be processed into various hardware accessories. It has excellent corrosion resistance and is commonly used in the production of luggage handles, pull rods, etc. Disadvantages: Aluminum alloys are prone to casting defects such as shrinkage, sand holes, porosity, and slag inclusion during the production process.
3:Zinc alloy hardware
Zinc alloy has good fluidity, is easy to melt, braze, corrosion-resistant, and has good plasticity. It can even recycle waste for remelting, and can be die-casting to form complex, thin-walled precision parts. The surface of the casting is smooth. It can also undergo surface treatments such as electroplating, spraying, painting, polishing, and grinding, with good room temperature mechanical properties and wear resistance. It is widely used in luggage hardware as a medium grade material. Zinc alloy is an alloy material, so it is slightly lighter than iron hardware, which can reduce the weight of the bag body. There are various color options, and the process is better than iron hardware. The electroplating layer of good zinc alloy hardware can also achieve durability without discoloration or peeling. Disadvantages: Although more than enough, it is not as good as stainless steel hardware in terms of grade, texture, and durability.
The following diagram shows the hardware accessories for zinc alloy bags
4:Copper hardware
This material has high strength and is not easily deformed or damaged under external forces. It can also inhibit bacterial growth and has good corrosion resistance in the air, with a long service life. Can be electroplated or not electroplated, such as copper material with a natural color that leans towards casual, retro, or even slightly rough style. Disadvantages: Copper is stable in dry air and can maintain its metallic luster. However, in humid air, a layer of copper green will form on the surface, causing it to lose its luster. However, polishing with copper polishing paste can be as smooth as new.
Made of caramel colored grain leather, the bag strap is equipped with a pure copper pull core buckle and lobster hook buckle opening and closing, paired with a fabric wide shoulder strap design. The rounded saddle opening contour creates a retro and academic atmosphere.
5:stainless steel hardware
Stainless steel hardware refers to steel that is resistant to weak corrosive media such as air, steam, and water, as well as chemical corrosive media such as acid, alkali, and salt. It has both the natural color of steel and can be plated with gold or silver. It has excellent texture, durability, and high appearance value, so it is basically a must-have for high-end luggage, watches, and other types of hardware. The production process is excellent, and its comprehensive performance is superior to other types of hardware. Disadvantage: expensive
conclusion
When customizing a bag or backpack, it is important to consider information such as price, color matching, craftsmanship, and compatibility with materials. Depending on different budgets and requirements, different hardware accessories should be selected. Mingyuebags is a professional Chinese manufacturing factory specializing in customized backpacks and bags. With a rich design team and experienced craftsmen, Mingyuebags is particularly skilled in customizing and producing women's tote bags and backpacks, Handbags, shoulder bags, sling bags, waist bags, etc. If you have any ideas, please feel free to contact us at any time.
