Cord Lock Sourcing Program for Airlines and Rail Operators
Cord Lock Programme for Airlines and Rail Operators
This programme covers the full path from a cord lock requirement to a repeatable bulk supply for airlines and rail operators. Instead of buying whatever a catalogue happens to stock, you specify the base material, the 15 mm Width, the finish and the packing, and we hold that specification so every reorder matches the last one.
The most common failure in cord lock sourcing is not price — it is drift. A base material changes mill, the shade moves, a plating bath changes and the item quietly stops matching the approved sample. We prevent that with a written spec, an approved counter sample and a golden sample retained at the factory.
What the programme covers
- Specification build from your tech pack or a physical reference sample
- Base material and finish options with costed alternatives
- Sampling, testing and approval against EN 71-3
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
Recommended specifications
- Zinc Alloy — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Polyester — selected for colour depth and finish stability
- Recycled PET — chosen when the item has to survive repeated laundering
- Neoprene — selected for colour depth and finish stability
Programme parameters
| Item | Cord Lock |
|---|---|
| Target sector | Airlines and Rail Operators |
| Standard size | 15 mm Width |
| Finish options | Rose Gold Plating, Laser Engraved Finish, Soft-Touch Rubber Coating |
| Processes | Ultrasonic Welding, Yarn Dyeing, Screen Printing |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days |
| Compliance | EN 71-3 |
| Delivery terms | EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP |
Why buyers choose this route
- Consolidated shipping with documented carton ratios
- AQL inspection on every bulk lot with photo reporting before balance payment
- Plating and dyeing sub-processes planned into the quoted lead time
- Costed alternatives shown at quotation so the trade-off is visible
- Golden sample retained at the factory and a second one held by the buyer
How the programme runs
- Discovery call: quantity, target price, delivery window and compliance needs
- Material and finish proposal with costed alternatives
- Counter sample built from your tech pack or reference sample
- Approval, testing and pre-production sign-off
- Bulk production with in-line inspection and photo reporting
- Packing, documentation and shipment under the agreed Incoterm
FAQ
Can you match a physical sample?
Yes. Send the reference and we reverse engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk commitment.
What happens if a bulk lot fails inspection?
The lot is reworked or remade at our cost. Inspection reports are shared before the balance payment is due.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard MOQ is 3000 per style per colour. Mixed colourways can be combined on the same spec if the base material is identical.
What are the payment and delivery terms?
Standard terms are a deposit with the order and the balance before shipment, under EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP as agreed.
Share the programme details and we will propose two alternatives — one optimised for unit cost, one for lead time — and let you choose.
