Fall Protection & Industrial Safety Hardware
Auto Release & Quick Release Buckles
12 products
Auto release buckles connect two strap ends and open by hand without rethreading the webbing. This category includes two-part quick release buckles for 19 mm and 25 mm webbing, cobra-style side release and bayonet buckles, and auto side release and adjustable buckles for 45 mm harness webbing, some with double lock systems or integrated sliding bar adjusters. Materials include aluminium alloy, including drop forged frames, steel and stainless steel, with anodised and CED finishes. Typical applications range from duty belts, straps and equipment carriers to harness leg loops and waist belts. Where a buckle forms part of personal protective equipment, the finished harness must meet the relevant standard, such as EN 361 or EN 358 in Europe, so buckle strength should be specified and tested in the assembly. The buckles can be supplied OEM or private label, or modified to a drawing.
Products
12 products
31903190 Steel Bayonet Buckle
The 3190 is a steel bayonet buckle in which both the body and the buckle are made of steel, with a weight of 107 g. A bayonet buckle connects two strap ends by inserting one part into the other, giving a fast connection on harness and strap webbing.
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A3190A3190 Forged Aluminium Buckle
The A3190 is a two-part buckle in which both the body and the buckle are forged aluminium alloy, with a total weight of 100 g. It is used to connect and release strap webbing quickly, for example on harnesses and equipment straps.
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A825-19A825-19 Aluminium and Steel Quick Release Buckle
The A825-19 is a quick release buckle for 19 mm webbing that pairs an anodised aluminium female buckle with a steel male buckle in a black CED finish. It is used to connect and release narrow straps quickly on belts, straps and equipment webbing.
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A825-25 Aluminium and Steel Quick Release Buckle
The A825-25 is a quick release buckle for 25 mm webbing, combining an anodised aluminium female buckle with a steel male buckle finished in black CED coating. It gives belts and straps a fast, tool-free connection that opens by hand.
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A826-25A826-25 Aluminium Quick Release Buckle
The A826-25 is a two-part aluminium quick release buckle for 19 mm and 25 mm webbing, with an aluminium female buckle and an aluminium male buckle. It joins and separates two strap ends quickly on belts, straps and similar webbing products.
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A826-LSA826-LS Aluminium Quick Release Buckle with Slider
The A826-LS is a three-piece aluminium quick release buckle made up of a female buckle, a male buckle and a slider, all with an anodised colour finish. It is sized for 25 mm webbing and is used where a strap has to be joined, adjusted and released quickly by hand.
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A830A830 Aluminium Side Release Buckle
The A830 is an all-aluminium side release buckle made from 3 mm thick aluminium alloy. It is opened by pressing the side latches and is used on belts, straps and harness webbing that must be connected and released quickly.
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A832A832 Aluminium and Steel Side Release Buckle
The A832 is a side release buckle with an aluminium alloy body and a steel buckle, specified at 3 mm thickness. It provides a quick-release metal closure for belts, straps and harness webbing.
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A836RA836R Aluminium Quick Release Adjustable Buckle
The A836R is an aluminium quick release adjustable buckle for 45 mm webbing, with an anodised aluminium alloy body and buckle and a weight of 81 g. It lets a harness or belt strap be connected, released and adjusted with one piece of hardware.
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A838A838 Forged Aluminium Auto Side Release Buckle
The A838 is an auto side release buckle with a drop forged aluminium alloy frame and an SS304 stainless steel sliding bar adjuster, sized for 45 mm webbing. Rated at 18 kN / 9 kN breaking strength and weighing 82 g, it is used to close and adjust harness and belt straps.
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SS833SS833 Stainless Steel Side Release Buckle
The SS833 is a side release buckle made entirely of stainless steel, specified at 4 mm thickness. It is chosen for belts, straps and harness webbing where corrosion resistance and a durable metal closure matter.
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SS834SS834 Stainless Steel Double-Lock Side Release Buckle
The SS834 is a stainless steel side quick release buckle with a double lock system, made for 45 mm webbing and weighing 180 g. It is intended for wide straps, such as harness and belt webbing, where a quick release must not open by accident.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can these quick release buckles be used on fall protection harnesses?
- Some can, but only where the buckle has a defined strength rating and the finished harness has been tested to the applicable standard. Several buckles in this category, such as the 19 mm and 25 mm quick release types, have no published breaking strength and should be treated as closures for belts and straps unless a rating is agreed and verified. Ask for the rating and test configuration before designing a buckle into PPE.
- What does a double lock system add?
- A double lock buckle needs two separate actions to open, for example pressing a button and then pulling side tabs, rather than a single squeeze. This reduces the chance of the buckle opening by accident when the strap is rubbed or snagged during work. It is a common requirement for buckles on harnesses and belts that carry load.
- How do I choose between aluminium, steel and stainless steel buckles?
- Aluminium buckles are light and can be anodised in brand colours, which suits harnesses and equipment that are worn all day. Steel parts add durability at the engagement points, and some designs combine an aluminium body with a steel buckle. Stainless steel is preferred for marine, outdoor or frequently washed equipment where corrosion resistance matters most.
- Why do two breaking strength figures sometimes appear for one buckle?
- A buckle can be tested in different directions or configurations, for example across the main connection versus through an adjuster, and each can give a different result. When a listing shows two values, confirm with the manufacturer which load case each figure refers to. Then match that load case to how the buckle will be loaded in your product.
- What should I specify when requesting a quotation?
- Give the webbing width and thickness, the strength your product requires, the material and finish or anodising colour, and any logo or marking. Mention the standard the finished product must meet and whether test documentation is needed. A drawing or sample is useful if you need a modified buckle.
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