Zinc die casting

Material

  • Price

    Low

    The most affordable option. When you need many pieces at a reasonable price, this is the right choice.

  • Strength

    Medium

    Handles everyday walks and regular use. Sufficient for calm and moderately active dogs, but may deform under repeated strong pulling.

  • Corrosion resistance

    Limited

    Holds up fine in dry conditions, but starts to oxidise or change surface gradually with repeated moisture contact. Not suitable for permanently wet environments without protection.

  • Water

    Fresh water

    Tolerates occasional contact with fresh water — rain, puddles, brief immersion. Better to dry after being in water, otherwise it may degrade over time.

Weight Medium Weight is noticeable — more sensitive animals will notice it. For miniature and toy breeds, consider whether it is still comfortable.
Allergy risk Depends on finish The material itself will not cause allergy, but the surface finishes commonly applied to it may contain nickel or other allergens. What matters is which finish you choose.
Aging Degrades Without a protective surface finish it deteriorates functionally and visually over time. Manifests as colour loss, surface roughening or the formation of rust.
Maintenance Regular maintenance To keep the material in good condition and looking good, it needs regular attention — treating, oiling or impregnating. Neglect significantly shortens its lifespan.

What zinc alloy is

A zinc alloy that is die-cast – the same family as Zamak. The most widely used material in our hardware: over a thousand products.

Why we use it for hardware

Die casting produces complex shapes with a smooth surface at a reasonable price. Snap hooks, side release buckles, buckles and keepers – all available in finishes from nickel through antique brass to rainbow neo-chrome.

When to choose it and when to look elsewhere

  • Colour-matched collections – the same shape in many finishes.
  • Good balance of price and looks.

Resistance to damp and suitability for allergy sufferers depend on the finish chosen – check its page. For extreme pulling force, choose steel or stainless steel instead; for the sea, bronze.

How it ages and how to care for it

Unchanged as long as the finish stays intact; wipe hardware dry and skip long soaking.

Good to know

Zinc casting can even reproduce fine relief detail – which is why our buckles have sharp lines and crisp logos.

Products — Material: Zinc die casting

  • YKK Zipper Slider – Brass Plated

    Nickel Tested

    YKK Zipper Slider – Brass Plated

    Elegant YKK metal slider with (brass plated) finish, an essential component of every zipper. This type of slider has a locking function, making it perfectly …

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    from $0.634 incl. VAT

  • YKK Zipper Slider – Nickel Free

    Nickel Tested

    YKK Zipper Slider – Nickel Free

    Elegant YKK metal slider with (nickel free) finish, an essential component of every zipper. This type of slider has a locking function, making it perfectly …

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    from $0.634 incl. VAT

  • YKK Zipper Slider – Brass Plated

    Nickel Tested

    YKK Zipper Slider – Brass Plated

    Elegant YKK metal slider with (brass plated) finish, an essential component of every zipper. This type of slider has a locking function, making it perfectly …

    ● In stock

    from $0.365 incl. VAT

  • YKK Zipper Slider – Nickel Free

    Nickel Tested

    YKK Zipper Slider – Nickel Free

    Elegant YKK metal slider with (nickel free) finish, an essential component of every zipper. This type of slider has a locking function, making it perfectly …

    ● In stock

    from $0.365 incl. VAT

  • YKK Zipper Slider Without Lock – Brass Plated

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    YKK Zipper Slider Without Lock – Brass Plated

    Sometimes you just want your zipper to glide no snags, no clicks, no unnecessary locks. The YKK zipper slider without lock does exactly that. Pick …

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    $0.373 incl. VAT

  • YKK Zipper Slider Without Lock – Nickel Free

    Nickel Tested

    YKK Zipper Slider Without Lock – Nickel Free

    Sometimes you just want your zipper to glide no snags, no clicks, no unnecessary locks. The YKK zipper slider without lock does exactly that. Pick …

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    $0.373 incl. VAT

  • YKK Zipper Slider Without Pull Tab – Brass Plated

    Nickel Tested

    YKK Zipper Slider Without Pull Tab – Brass Plated

    Sometimes you just want your zipper to glide no snags, no clicks, no unnecessary locks. The YKK zipper slider without lock / without pull does …

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    $0.275 incl. VAT

  • YKK Zipper Slider Without Pull Tab – Nickel Free

    Nickel Tested

    YKK Zipper Slider Without Pull Tab – Nickel Free

    Sometimes you just want your zipper to glide no snags, no clicks, no unnecessary locks. The YKK zipper slider without lock / without pull does …

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    $0.266 incl. VAT

  • D-ring for YKK sliders – Brass Plated

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    D-ring for YKK sliders – Brass Plated

    Every millimeter counts: when you’re making a wallet, pouch, or handbag, this tiny D-ring is the detail that holds together not just the loop, but …

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    $0.171 incl. VAT

  • D-ring for YKK sliders – Nickel Plated

    D-ring for YKK sliders – Nickel Plated

    Every millimeter counts: when you’re making a wallet, pouch, or handbag, this tiny D-ring is the detail that holds together not just the loop, but …

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    $0.169 incl. VAT

  • YKK Zipper Top Stop – Brass Plated

    Nickel Tested

    YKK Zipper Top Stop – Brass Plated

    Universal YKK top stop (stopper): an essential part of every zipper. The top stop closes the zipper and prevents the slider from coming out. The …

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    from $0.023 incl. VAT

  • YKK Zipper Top Stop – Nickel Free

    Nickel Tested

    YKK Zipper Top Stop – Nickel Free

    Universal YKK top stop (stopper): an essential part of every zipper. The top stop closes the zipper and prevents the slider from coming out. The …

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    from $0.029 incl. VAT

  • YKK Zipper Bottom Stop – Brass Plated

    Nickel Tested

    YKK Zipper Bottom Stop – Brass Plated

    Universal YKK bottom stop (stopper): an essential part of every zipper. The bottom stop closes the zipper and prevents the slider from coming out. The …

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    $0.025 incl. VAT

  • YKK Zipper Bottom Stop – Nickel Free

    Nickel Tested

    YKK Zipper Bottom Stop – Nickel Free

    Universal YKK bottom stop (stopper): an essential part of every zipper. The bottom stop closes the zipper and prevents the slider from coming out. The …

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    $0.039 incl. VAT

  • YKK Zipper Bottom Stop – Brass Plated

    Nickel Tested

    YKK Zipper Bottom Stop – Brass Plated

    Universal YKK bottom stop (stopper): an essential part of every zipper. The bottom stop closes the zipper and prevents the slider from coming out. The …

    ● In stock

    $0.017 incl. VAT

  • YKK Zipper Bottom Stop – Nickel Free

    Nickel Tested

    YKK Zipper Bottom Stop – Nickel Free

    Universal YKK bottom stop (stopper): an essential part of every zipper. The bottom stop closes the zipper and prevents the slider from coming out. The …

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    $0.045 incl. VAT

  • Dog Dachshund

    Dog Dachshund

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 3 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.121 incl. VAT

  • Dog Shepherd

    Dog Shepherd

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 3 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.121 incl. VAT

  • Dog Hound

    - 20 %

    Dog Hound

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 3 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.097 incl. VAT

  • Dog West Terrier

    - 20 %

    Dog West Terrier

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 3 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.097 incl. VAT

  • Dog French Bulldog

    Dog French Bulldog

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 4,0mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.121 incl. VAT

  • Dog English Bulldog

    - 20 %

    Dog English Bulldog

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 4 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.097 incl. VAT

  • Dog Pug

    - 20 %

    Dog Pug

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 3 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.097 incl. VAT

  • Decorative Rivet Paw, 12 mm

    Decorative Rivet Paw, 12 mm

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 3 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.121 incl. VAT

  • Decorative Rivet Big Paw

    Decorative Rivet Big Paw

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 5 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.152 incl. VAT

  • Decorative Rivet Paw, 21 mm

    - 20 %

    Decorative Rivet Paw, 21 mm

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 4 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.097 incl. VAT

  • Decorative Rivet Paw Blue

    - 20 %

    Decorative Rivet Paw Blue

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 3 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.097 incl. VAT

  • Decorative Rivet Bone

    Decorative Rivet Bone

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 3 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.080 incl. VAT

  • Decorative Rivet Bone

    Decorative Rivet Bone

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 4 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.121 incl. VAT

  • Decorative Rivet Bone

    Decorative Rivet Bone

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 3 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.121 incl. VAT

  • Decorative Rivet Star 8 mm

    Decorative Rivet Star 8 mm

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 3 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.051 incl. VAT

  • Decorative Rivet Star

    Decorative Rivet Star

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 3 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.102 incl. VAT

  • Decorative Rivet Star 15 mm

    Decorative Rivet Star 15 mm

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 3 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.121 incl. VAT

  • Decorative Rivet Sheriff star

    - 20 %

    Decorative Rivet Sheriff star

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 4 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.097 incl. VAT

  • Decorative Rivet Sheriff star in circle

    Decorative Rivet Sheriff star in circle

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 3 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.266 incl. VAT

  • Decorative Rivet Sheriff star in horseshoe

    - 20 %

    Decorative Rivet Sheriff star in horseshoe

    Decorative Rivets are Die-Cast solid material, for leather thickness up to 3 mm. Dress up your Dog's collar!

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    $0.097 incl. VAT