5 tips for sourcing hardware supplies

The most popular and widely-sourced hardware supplies include tape, fasteners, abrasives and scaffolds. Being high in supply on leading B2B site GlobalSources.com and other marketplaces online, how do importers choose the standouts from thousands of products? Here are tips on important features buyers should check:

1. Water or weather resistance in tapes – Whether foam, cloth or paper types, the most important part of a tape is the adhesive. If it sticks well over time even in wet environments and under the sunlight’s UV rays, it has an advantage over others. Many hardware tapes are used outdoors or for sealing water pipes and electric wires.

2. Fastener reinforcement against rust and other damages – Screws, hooks, bolts and nuts are mainly used to hold things together over time so it makes sense they should last long. Their durability not only lies on the material but also on the coating. While a fastener can be made of a strong type of steel, it can still be enhanced or reinforced, against rust or water for instance, by plating it with zinc. Other must-have coatings include galvanized and Dacromet, which also prevent corrosion.

3. Accessibility in scaffolds – Accessibility is safety. If a scaffold allows easy movement of the user, falls can be avoided. Current accessibility trends in scaffolds are ladders and extra platforms. Scaffolds can be climbed easily, like a regular ladder nowadays, and in case the worker using it has to work high-up, the platform acts as a sturdy table.

4. Versatility of abrasives – Abrasives that are good not just for one kind of material are standouts. There are now variants that can be used to polish wood, plastic and even tires. They should also have high hardness ratings for a long life span.

5. Wire stiffness – In wire ropes, stiffness is the ability to hold heavy load without bending or sagging. If a wire is used to secure shipment, used in boats or other heavy-duty applications, it should be able to withstand pulling and the weight of the cargo. Importers must keep the application in mind when choosing wires of various stiffness.

Finding quality hardware supplies is easy via GlobalSources.com:

Double-sided

Company: CNBM International Corp.

CNBM offers the DSP08YM-1-0111 model, a double-sided PE foam tape. The product is used in the automotive, electronics and construction industries. MOQ is 2,000sqm.