A lightweight metal option for selected sport, outdoor and bag accessory hardware. Send your part drawing and we will recommend whether Aluminum is the right base for it, together with a finish direction. Samples in 7–10 days.
Aluminum is a hardware material option for bag, garment and accessory components. Typical reasons to choose it: lightweight metal option; anodized finish direction can be reviewed; useful for selected sport and outdoor accessory projects. Final suitability depends on part structure, finish target and your testing requirement.
Typical for the 5000 and 6000 series used in hardware. Confirm the temper against your part drawing.
| Property | Typical Value | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Composition | Al with Mg and Si additions (5000 and 6000 series) | - |
| Density | 2.70 g/cm3 | - |
| Tensile Strength | 190 - 310 MPa | ASTM E8 |
| Yield Strength | 110 - 276 MPa | ASTM E8 |
| Elongation | 8 - 25 % | ASTM E8 |
| Hardness (Brinell) | 60 - 95 HB | ASTM E10 |
| Melting Range | 580 - 650 °C | - |
| Weight vs Zinc Alloy | About 60 % lighter for the same volume | - |
| Anodising Response | Excellent; colour anodising available | - |
| Corrosion Resistance | Good; improved by anodising | ASTM B117 |
What this material does well, where it needs review, and where we would steer you elsewhere.
Buckles used to connect, adjust or secure straps on bag products.
Lightweight buckle options for bags, apparel and outdoor products.
Hook hardware for bags, straps, pet accessories and functional attachments.
Decorative metal trim structures for branded product details.
Functional hardware for backpacks, travel packs, school bags and technical carry products.
7 recommended product categories
Hardware for outdoor bags, straps, technical gear, drawstrings and function-focused products.
6 recommended product categories
Eyelets, grommets, lace hooks, buckles, rivets and branded trims for footwear and shoe accessories.
5 recommended product categoriesAluminum finish compatibility should be confirmed by base material, surface target, logo method and buyer testing request.
Materials: Stainless Steel, Brass, Zinc Alloy
Products: Premium trims, Logo hardware, Selected stainless steel hardware, Decorative metal parts
Reviewed for selected premium metal parts and special surface effects.
See anonymous projects that include Aluminum in their material review path.
Technical backpack project / Outdoor gear buyer reviewAn anonymous technical backpack project needed a heavy-duty buckle system for adjustable webbing, repeat-use handling and stable strap routing.
Premium tote bag project / EU / North America reviewAn anonymous premium tote project needed a coordinated turn-lock, handle attachment and antique-brass trim direction for a structured leather collection.
Belts and straps project / Fashion accessories buyer reviewAn anonymous belts and straps project needed a rectangular buckle with unlettered laser-detail direction, finish review and packing notes.
Pet accessories project / Pet product buyer reviewAn anonymous pet accessories project needed snap hook and ring options for leash or collar hardware review.
Aluminum hardware is offered with Painted Finish and Anodized. Material and finish are quoted together, because tooling and plating cost change with the combination.
On this site Aluminum hardware is catalogued under Bags & Handbags and Sportswear. End use decides the specification that gets quoted — load, exposure and washing requirements differ between them, so state the end use in the RFQ rather than the part name alone.
Aluminum hardware appears in D-Rings & O-Rings. Related items in the same category can be quoted on one RFQ, which is usually how buyers keep finish and packaging consistent across a set.
Material use depends on product structure, target application, finish direction and testing requirement. Each material page explains typical product categories and application notes for RFQ review.
Logo suitability depends on material, product structure, surface area, logo method and finish. Embossed, debossed, engraved, laser, printed or separate logo plate options follows from project.
Compatible finishes vary by base material and product structure. The finish direction should be confirmed through sample review, color target and buyer testing requirements.
Compare materials by application, structure, weight, appearance, finish flexibility, cost direction, mold requirement and testing expectation instead of choosing one material for every use.
Testing can be arranged upon request based on product type, material, finish, market and buyer standard. Results should not be assumed before the actual product and testing scope are confirmed.
Send product type, application, finish target, size, logo requirement and testing expectation for material review.
