Sturdy buckles for maximum safety
Buckles provide a reliable way of securing shoes, helmets or other items of clothing firmly to the body. In many situations, this is essential, as otherwise the wearer’s health would be at risk. High-performance buckles are particularly indispensable in occupational safety and sport. But they must also be extremely durable in other areas.
At Gudo, you can find high-quality buckles and other fastenings. When developing our products, we focus above all on safety and ease of use. In this article, we’ll tell you what buckles can be used for and what types are available. You’ll also find out what makes Gudo buckles stand out and how you can order them.
What is the purpose of buckles?
Buckles are used to join, secure or tighten laces, straps or belts. A perfect example is the use of a buckle on a shoe. Thanks to the buckle, the shoelaces can be tightened to the wearer’s liking.
An easy-to-use buckle is also more practical to use than traditional shoelaces. What’s more, it holds much more securely and is therefore safer than a Velcro fastening.
What types of buckles are there?
Buckles are available in a variety of designs. The following types are particularly common:
- Clip
- ratchet fastener
- Snap fastener
Below you will find information about these species.
Clip
Clips are among the most common types of fasteners. They consist of a base plate and a spring-loaded clamping piece. A strap, band or cord is secured between them. To do this, the clip is pressed down. Depending on the model, the tension is released by lifting the clip or pressing it down further.
Ease of use is one of the key advantages of a clip. At Gudo, we offer a range of designs suitable for various purposes. For example, we stock clips with both flat and rounded base plates. The clips also vary in width. We stock models that can accommodate straps 15, 18 or 22 millimetres wide.
Clips are most commonly used on shoes and helmets. Thanks to their sturdy construction, they ensure a secure fit.
ratchet fastener
One ratchet fastener is used in combination with a Timing belt is used. This is held in place by the fastener, the key component of which is a lever. Moving the lever tightens or loosens the connection.
Ratchet fasteners are used in occupational safety, amongst other things. In this context, they secure safety footwear to the wearer’s feet. Safe use is essential to ensure the health and safety of factory and construction workers, for example. The footwear must fit the foot perfectly at all times in order to protect the wearer.
Snap fastener
This type of buckle is familiar from car seat belts, amongst other things. It is also used to fasten rucksacks, other bags and dog collars. It also offers a practical alternative to the pin buckle for belts.
A snap fastener consists of two separate parts attached to the ends of two straps or bands. The buckle is fastened by inserting the two ends into one another. To open it, the user must press down on one part of the buckle.
What are the benefits of Gudo buckles?
By purchasing buckles from Gudo, you can be sure that you are getting top-quality products. We use high-quality materials in our manufacturing process to ensure that our products meet the highest quality standards.
Before we commence series production of a fastener, the prototype undergoes a rigorous testing process. This, too, ensures safe use. Furthermore, we are constantly improving and refining our products to meet the requirements of every specific application.
Gudo: Specialising in closures
If you need fastenings for manufacturing products, Gudo is the place to go. We have a wealth of expertise and extensive experience in the field of fastenings. At our factory in Lupfig, we manufacture various types of buckles and other fastenings.
In addition to the models already presented, these also include Screw caps. These are also high-performance fasteners used, amongst other things, in sport and in Health and safety be used.
A twist lock is fitted with a knob that secures it in place. Turning the knob to the left tightens the straps attached to the lock. Turning it to the right loosens the tension slightly. The simple operation means the twist lock can be opened and closed with one hand.
Some Gudo models offer a further advantage in the form of the quick-release function. For example, if you press the Swock M Power Press the centre of the button, and the fastening will open quickly and instantly. This means you don’t need to turn the button to open it. This is particularly handy when you need to quickly take off a shoe or helmet fitted with this fastening.
Although we specialise in fasteners, we can manufacture almost any plastic product to meet our customers’ requirements. You can see the full range of our capabilities by taking a look at the products we have manufactured Speciality products.
Manufacturing to customer specifications
If you require specific plastic products, please feel free to commission us to manufacture them. If you wish, we can also assist you right from the Development aside. In addition to the product design, we also take into account the costs associated with mass production.
Prototyping is one of our specialist services in product development. This refers to the production of fully functional one-off units. These are used to test functionality in order to identify any defects or faults in the product. Any number of prototypes can be produced until the development is flawless.
By entrusting us with the mass production of your product, you will benefit from the various processes we can employ. Our factory is equipped with a range of state-of-the-art machinery that enables fast and efficient production.
We are also happy to carry out any necessary assembly work following production. To this end, we have flexible assembly lines capable of handling any volume.
Worldwide delivery at affordable prices
When it comes to selling our products, we have decided to cut out the middleman. The advantage for you is that you can buy buckles from us at particularly low prices. We also offer delivery to numerous countries around the world.
To place your order, simply send us a message. To do so, please use our contact form. Please provide us with detailed information in your message about the product you wish to fit with buckles. It would also be helpful if you could send us some photos of the product. This will enable us to give you tailored advice on which type of fastening is most suitable.
You can also place a sample order to put our fasteners through their paces. The price quoted for this includes postage. It is also possible to order a small quantity of buckles from us. We will treat and charge for this order in the same way as a sample order.
Please note, however, that we only supply new customers if they pay the full invoice amount in advance. We dispatch small orders and samples immediately upon receipt of payment. For larger orders and custom-made products, delivery takes between four and eight weeks.
Do you have any questions about our buckles or other products in our range? If so, please feel free to use our contact form to get in touch.