Buckles and hardware
Solutions for manufacturing functional and durable metal buckles and fittings.
Materials for the manufacture of metal buckles and fittings for leather goods and accessories.
Metal fittings are essential components in numerous products such as handbags, backpacks, belts, footwear, and technical equipment. These parts fulfil both a structural and aesthetic function, as they provide mechanical strength to the product while also forming part of its visual design.
At CONIEX, we supply technical materials used by specialised manufacturers in the production of metal components for leather goods and accessories. Our solutions make it possible to manufacture parts with good detail definition and consistent quality in serial production processes.
The most common fittings in this sector include:
- Buckles
- Metal Snap Hooks
- Rings and D-rings
- Pins and Adjusters
- Metal Closures
- End caps and connecting parts
These elements are used in different leather goods, fashion accessories, and equipment products, where component precision and finish quality are important factors.
Silcodisc silicone moulds for metal components.
Many small metal fittings are manufactured by centrifugal casting, a process that makes it possible to produce multiple parts in a single cycle while maintaining good repeatability.
Para esta técnica, Coniex ofrece SILCODISC, una gama de siliconas técnicas destinadas a la fabricación de moldes para fundición centrífuga.
SILCODISC silicones make it possible to faithfully reproduce the geometries of functional parts such as rings, adjusters, or metal closures.
Their main characteristics include:
- precise reproduction of geometries and reliefs.
- stability during the casting process
- resistance to repeated production cycles
- elasticity that facilitates part extraction
These properties make it possible to maintain good dimensional control during the manufacturing process.
👉 Find out more about SILCODISC silicone moulds for centrifugal casting
Decorative elements with ESMALTEX epoxy enamels
Decorative elements are incorporated into some metal fittings to identify a brand or add design details.
For this type of application, Coniex offers ESMALTEX, a range of epoxy resins used for decorative cold enamelling on metal.
These enamels make it possible to fill cavities or engraved areas of the part, creating colour contrasts that highlight logos or decorative details.
ESMALTEX enamels feature:
- colour stability
- good adhesion to metal surfaces
- glossy or translucent finishes
- wear resistance
- bisphenol A-free (BPA-free) formulation
These properties allow ESMALTEX enamels to be used on metal components that incorporate decorative or identifying elements.
👉 Discover the ESMALTEX range of epoxy coatings
Surface Preparation and Treatment
To achieve parts with a good finish, it is important that the metal is properly prepared before applying decorative treatments or coatings.
The CONIEX Surface division offers solutions designed to improve metal cleanliness and optimise its preparation before subsequent operations such as enamelling, polishing, or surface coating.
Proper surface preparation helps achieve fittings with more uniform finishes and better visual quality.
👉 Discover our surface treatment and finishing solutions
Technical training for fittings manufacturers.
CONIEX also offers training programmes aimed at professionals in the sector who wish to improve their knowledge of the manufacturing processes for ornamental and functional metal parts.
These training courses provide a better understanding of material behaviour and help optimise the parameters of the production process.
👉 Find out more about training courses in casting and enamelling
Centrifugal casting courses
focused on mould manufacturing and casting process control.
Decorative enamelling courses
specialising in the application of ESMALTEX epoxy resins
Examples of Applications in Buckles and Fittings.
This section presents AI-generated images showing different types of metal components used in leather goods and accessories.
These references help visualise the manufacturing possibilities within the metal fittings sector used in accessories and equipment.
Coniex, solutions for metal fittings manufacturers
CONIEX supplies technical materials used in different manufacturing processes for ornamental and functional metal parts.
Our experience in moulds, casting processes, and finishing solutions enables us to offer useful tools for manufacturers developing metal fittings for leather goods, fashion accessories, and equipment.
Optimiza tu proceso de fundición
In centrifugal casting, efficient use of raw materials also helps improve process profitability. Controlled sprue recovery reduces waste and allows part of the metal generated after each casting cycle to be reused.
Read more: How to recover sprues in centrifugal casting
