The benefit of ordering a custom-made designer dog collar is the ability to choose the type of hardware used on that collar - metal or plastic. Each material has its advantages and disadvantages. This article will primarily focus on metal hardware. Metal hardware is also used on many types of projects other than dog collars.
Metal hardware is an essential component of all webbing projects with the obvious advantage of strength and durability. Most metal hardware used in dog collars, leashes, climbing harnesses and other webbing projects is nickel-plated and welded to resist rust. But some of the metal hardware can be purchased in brass and other plantings'. There is also a variety of sizes that will correspond to all widths of webbing's, whether it is nylon or polypro webbing.
The type of projects utilize the many types of metal hardware vary from purses to luggage, climbing harnesses to boating rigging, from animal harnesses to backpacks, and from dog collars to key rings. Metal hardware has also been used in designing clothing such as swimsuits and belts. Even a professional wrestler had a outfit made of leather strips and hundreds of dee rings.
Side release buckle, triglides and dee rings are the most common metal hardware used in dog collars. The metal side release buckles, because of the weight of metal, are usually used on large and extra large collars for the large and giant breeds of dogs, or for those dogs that can break a plastic side release buckle. A side release buckle is important for safety of a dog collar. Even with its ease of one-handed opening, it has a lesser chance of opening on accident.
Triglides are used on dog collars or any project that needs allowances for adjustments and is strong enough to hold weight safely. Dee rings are used on collars as a strong ring to attach a leash. Metal hardware also includes rings of different shapes to fit other types of webbing projects. These include o-rings, triangle-shaped rings and rectangle-shaped rings. The strongest of these are welded but are also available in non-welded. Another type of metal ring is the split ring which are commonly seen used as key holders.
Another popular item of metal hardware is snap hooks. Almost any project that needs a connection that is strong, safe and easy to connect. Snap hooks are usually described as swivel snap hooks which are useful in keeping webbing from twisting. Climbing harnesses and animal leashes are just two examples. Other variations of snap hooks are the barrel snap hooks and trigger snap hooks. Many different types of snap hooks are available to work with any type of webbing projects.
Another type of swivel hook is the lanyard hook. This type of swivel hook attaches to a webbing or cord to perform many uses from holding identification cards around a person's neck to holding keys. Lanyards are also used to fire cannons from a safe distance. Key fob hardware is used to clamp on the end of webbing to form an attachment to any equipment, but is usually used in making key chains.
There are countless uses for metal hardware. But if it is strength or durability you are looking to acheave with your webbing project, metal hardware is the way to go. In addition, any project that depends on strength and safety would greatly benefit from using plated, welded metal hardware. - 33381
Metal hardware is an essential component of all webbing projects with the obvious advantage of strength and durability. Most metal hardware used in dog collars, leashes, climbing harnesses and other webbing projects is nickel-plated and welded to resist rust. But some of the metal hardware can be purchased in brass and other plantings'. There is also a variety of sizes that will correspond to all widths of webbing's, whether it is nylon or polypro webbing.
The type of projects utilize the many types of metal hardware vary from purses to luggage, climbing harnesses to boating rigging, from animal harnesses to backpacks, and from dog collars to key rings. Metal hardware has also been used in designing clothing such as swimsuits and belts. Even a professional wrestler had a outfit made of leather strips and hundreds of dee rings.
Side release buckle, triglides and dee rings are the most common metal hardware used in dog collars. The metal side release buckles, because of the weight of metal, are usually used on large and extra large collars for the large and giant breeds of dogs, or for those dogs that can break a plastic side release buckle. A side release buckle is important for safety of a dog collar. Even with its ease of one-handed opening, it has a lesser chance of opening on accident.
Triglides are used on dog collars or any project that needs allowances for adjustments and is strong enough to hold weight safely. Dee rings are used on collars as a strong ring to attach a leash. Metal hardware also includes rings of different shapes to fit other types of webbing projects. These include o-rings, triangle-shaped rings and rectangle-shaped rings. The strongest of these are welded but are also available in non-welded. Another type of metal ring is the split ring which are commonly seen used as key holders.
Another popular item of metal hardware is snap hooks. Almost any project that needs a connection that is strong, safe and easy to connect. Snap hooks are usually described as swivel snap hooks which are useful in keeping webbing from twisting. Climbing harnesses and animal leashes are just two examples. Other variations of snap hooks are the barrel snap hooks and trigger snap hooks. Many different types of snap hooks are available to work with any type of webbing projects.
Another type of swivel hook is the lanyard hook. This type of swivel hook attaches to a webbing or cord to perform many uses from holding identification cards around a person's neck to holding keys. Lanyards are also used to fire cannons from a safe distance. Key fob hardware is used to clamp on the end of webbing to form an attachment to any equipment, but is usually used in making key chains.
There are countless uses for metal hardware. But if it is strength or durability you are looking to acheave with your webbing project, metal hardware is the way to go. In addition, any project that depends on strength and safety would greatly benefit from using plated, welded metal hardware. - 33381
About the Author:
By using metal hardware on your webbing product you will increase the durability of that product. Jim Witt is an expert when it comes to nylon webbing products and the corresponding metal hardware. Jim encourages you to visit Country Brook Design to view their wide assortment of Metal Hardware that can be purchased individually or in bulk.
