Stainless Steel vs. Zinc-Plated Steel Hardware for Outdoor Pet and Equestrian Products

Stainless steel and zinc-plated hooks, buckles and D-rings on a corrosion test bench

Outdoor pet and equestrian hardware is exposed to water, sweat, mud, cleaning chemicals, abrasion and repeated movement. Stainless steel and zinc-plated steel can both be appropriate, but they protect the product in different ways. Stainless steel relies on the properties of the alloy and its passive surface, while zinc-plated steel relies on a protective coating […]

How Metal Hardware Is Made: From Stamping to Quality Inspection

Metal hardware manufacturing is not a single operation. It is a connected process that begins with understanding the application and continues through production planning, tooling, stamping, inspection and packaging. Jinxing Hardware is a metal hardware manufacturer based in Quanzhou, Fujian, China. We supply hardware components for furniture and door connections, horse blankets, luggage and bags, […]