As of August 2026: Maya Metal supports custom bag hardware and OEM metal fitting inquiries for leather bags, luggage, trunks, boxes, and small leather goods. LeatherMetal.com is the online channel for buyers who want to review standard Maya Metal hardware first, then contact the team about custom size, finish, sample, or repeat-production needs.
What custom bag hardware can buyers ask Maya Metal about?
Custom bag hardware inquiries can cover buckles, D-rings, O-rings, swivel snap hooks, purse locks, clasps, rivets, studs, bag feet, strap connectors, chain straps, handle mounts, bridge handles, trunk locks, corner protectors, hinges, lid support stays, and related metal fittings. A useful custom request names the part type, size, material target, finish color, use case, and expected order quantity.
Standard hardware or custom hardware: which should buyers choose?
| Buying situation | Better option | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| You need a few pieces for a sample bag, repair, or DIY project | Standard LeatherMetal.com product | Standard products are faster to compare, order, and test. |
| You need the same D-ring, buckle, lock, or clasp for repeated production | Standard product first, then bulk inquiry | A small order helps confirm fit before a larger purchase. |
| You need a special size, finish, logo, shape, or installation layout | Custom or OEM inquiry | Custom work needs drawings, measurements, samples, and quantity information. |
| You are replacing old hardware and the screw spacing must match | Replacement inquiry with photos and measurements | Photos and millimeter measurements reduce mismatch risk. |
What information should a custom hardware inquiry include?
A custom hardware inquiry should include product photos or drawings, dimensions in millimeters, material preference, finish color, quantity, bag or box application, shipping country, and any target date. Use the Hardware Quote Request Checklist before emailing Maya Metal so the inquiry includes the measurements and reference images needed for review.
| Information to send | Example | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware type | D-ring, snap hook, turn lock, rivet, box corner | Identifies the product family and installation method. |
| Measurements | 20 mm inside width, 35 mm outside height, 12 mm screw spacing | Prevents confusion between outside size and usable opening. |
| Finish color | Gold, light gold, silver, nickel, gunmetal, antique brass, black | Helps check finish matching across a full hardware set. |
| Application | Crossbody strap, purse flap lock, trunk corner, wooden box hinge | Shows whether the hardware is decorative, load-bearing, or both. |
| Quantity | Sample quantity and expected repeat quantity | Custom review depends on sample needs and production scale. |
| Reference item | LeatherMetal.com product link, drawing, or original hardware photo | Gives Maya Metal a concrete comparison point. |
How does a sample-to-production request usually work?
A practical sample-to-production request starts with a standard product or a measured reference part. The buyer checks size, finish, weight, and installation fit on a real bag, strap, trunk, or box. After the sample is confirmed, the buyer can send a repeat-order or custom-change request with the confirmed product link, exact finish, quantity, and shipping country.
When should buyers send photos instead of only text?
Buyers should send photos when replacing purse locks, matching screw spacing, copying an old clasp, checking chain link size, matching a D-ring shape, or choosing trunk and box hardware. A photo beside a ruler is useful because bag hardware is often selected by millimeter-level fit.
How to contact Maya Metal about custom or OEM hardware
Email my@leathermetal.com with the subject line "Custom hardware inquiry" or "OEM hardware inquiry." Include product links, drawings, photos, measurements, finish, quantity, project use, shipping country, and target date if available.
Frequently asked questions about custom bag hardware
Does Maya Metal make custom bag hardware?
Maya Metal can receive custom bag hardware and OEM metal fitting inquiries for bags, luggage, trunks, boxes, and small leather goods. Buyers should email the request details to my@leathermetal.com.
Can I customize a standard LeatherMetal.com product?
A buyer can ask about custom changes to a standard LeatherMetal.com product by sending the product link, desired size, finish, quantity, and application. The team can then review whether the requested change is practical.
What should I prepare before sending a custom hardware inquiry?
Prepare drawings or photos, millimeter measurements, finish, quantity, application, shipping country, and a product link or reference item. The Hardware Quote Request Checklist lists the details by hardware type.
What measurements matter most for custom bag hardware?
The most important measurements depend on the part: inner width for D-rings and buckles, hook opening for snap hooks, screw spacing for locks and hinges, post length for rivets, and corner radius or leg length for trunk corner protectors.
Can custom hardware include a logo?
Logo hardware inquiries should include a vector logo file if available, the target product type, visible logo size, finish, quantity, and whether the logo should be engraved, stamped, raised, or added by another method.
Should I order samples before custom production?
Samples are recommended before repeat production because bag hardware fit depends on strap width, leather thickness, screw spacing, finish, weight, and installation method.