How to Choose Carabiners from a Chinese Factory

In fact, from material selection to quality inspection, we also provide a practical carabiner from the Chinese factory selection process and judgment criteria for corporate procurement.

FirstlyUnderstand Your Application Scenario—Before choosing a carabiner, consider its purpose from Chinese Factory

Secondly. Know the Material Options—Different materials offer different strengths and cost levels

7075 Aluminum Alloy: High strength (up to 24kN), suitable for climbing/hammocks.
6061 Aluminum Alloy: Lightweight and affordable, good for keychains or giveaways.Usually used for fashion accessories or souvenirs.
6063 Aluminum Alloy: Suitable for handing some heavy items, can be used for tool.

Thirdly. Surface Finish & Appearance—Choose based on your brand positioning and audience

Anodizing (Matte/Light): Durable, corrosion-resistant, colorful.
Spray Painting or Electroplating: Better for decorative or gift purposes.
Logo Custom Laser Engraving/Silk Screen Printing: For branding.

*If you already know some information on the above, and want to customize for bulk purchase for a wholesale price further. We will provide you with free custom solutions. info@samhe.com

Fourthly. Ask About Load Testing and QC—Reliable factories should offer

Breaking strength test reports (e.g. kN ratings)
Manual spring testing and calibration
Visual QC for scratches, color consistency, spring smoothness

Fifthly. Choose the Right Structure and Locking Type—Different industries require different types

Screw Lock / Twist Lock / Auto Lock: Needed for safety applications.
D-shape / Oval / Gourd: Affects strength and function.
Novelty shapes (car, animal, torch, etc.): Great for gifts, events, or branding.

Sixthly. Evaluate Factory Capability & Flexibility—A good supplier should offer

OEM/ODM service
Fast sampling
Customization (color, logo, packaging, etc.)
Stable production and delivery timelines

Seventhly. Packaging & Logistics Options—Think beyond the product

Bulk or individual packaging?
Export experience?
Sea/air shipping familiarity?
Can they help you save shipping costs through lighter packaging?

After that, we have a final tip:
In fact, you can take a look at the supplier’s samples before mass production.
See if the supplier understands your brand needs and actively provides suggestions.

Finally, are you ready to find a reliable carabiner factory?
Therefore, we’re happy to share real samples, breaking strength data for our 7075 climbing carabiner, and past client case studies.
Contact us for both info@samhe.com and WhatsApp: 86 13712945262 to start your further project.

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You can also inquire the different kind of carabiners from Samhe.com as well.

Paracord Carabiner Clip

Hanging Carabiner

Climbing Carabiner

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