A frase “alça de carrinho quebrado” Pode enviar qualquer marca de bagagem para turbulência da mídia social durante a noite. Choosing a luggage handle manufacturer is essentially a gamble on your brand’s reputation. Get it right, and customers will remember the relaxing journey. Get it wrong, and they’ll remember only the suddenly broken handle.
The following “Tips to Avoid” is for brands seeking long-term luggage handle manufacturers, and also for luggage suppliers who don’t want to have to go back to the drawing board twice.
Ask the Factory First, Then Ask for the Price
Many procurement companies start by sending out RFQs, comparing prices, and then screening factories. This often leads to a vicious cycle of “low price, small factory, reorder, and customer complaints.” It’s helpful to ask the factor three questions first:
- How many sets can you produce annually? (Production capacity determines delivery time.)
- Do you have complete test reports? (Quality determines after-sales costs.)
- Which brands have you worked on a private model for? (Experience determines communication efficiency.)
Take Jingxiang (Jx) as an example. Their official website directly lists an annual production capacity of over 6,000,000 sets and publicly displays test reports for five categories, including oscillation, tension, and fatigue. This is more convincing than verbal promises.
Look at the “Mold Library,” not the “Brochure.”
The core difference in tie rods lies in the mold. No matter how beautiful the renderings in the brochure are, they’re no match for visiting the mold library in the workshop. A tip: ask the factory to open the mold numbering system and search for numbers similar to your desired cross-section. If they can retrieve a 3D file within 10 minutes and provide you with the modification cycle, you can generally determine their design responsiveness. JX engineers routinely use CDR to create free drafts. They can adjust the thickness of a new cross-section from 0.8 mm to 1.4 mm on the spot and simultaneously update fatigue test data. This ability to “modify the design and provide data on the spot” is a key indicator that brands need to focus on.
48-Hour Sampling vs. 30-Day Trial Production
The industry often says “48-hour sampling,” but sampling doesn’t equal mass production. What really matters is the data drift after a 30-day small-batch trial run. You can ask the factory to provide a CPK report (Process Capability Index) for the most recent small batch of 500 conjuntos. If the CPK for key dimensions is ≥1.67, it indicates a stable process and that subsequent large-scale production will not fluctuate in width or narrowness. JX will generate and store CPK reports for each small batch, allowing customers to track the corresponding batch based on the reports, ensuring traceability.
Environmental Protection And Patents are No Longer Bonus Points, But Entry Permits
After the EU REACH 2025 update, the heavy metal limits for tie rod surface coatings have been tightened by another 20%. If the factory cannot provide a third-party SGS report, your entire container may be returned at the Port of Hamburg.
JX is a top-three company in China’s luggage trolley industry, holding both ISO 9001 and SGC certifications.
Incorporate “Pós-venda” Into Contracts, Not Just Verbal
The most common after-sales situation with luggage trolleys is a loose handle after a user checks it in. Responsible luggage handle manufacturers offer a dual solution: free replacement parts and video guidance. JX’s approach: For any appearance issues, dedicated QC personnel will be dispatched immediately to address the issue on-site, remaining on-site until the problem is resolved. JX will accept returns and repairs for any functional issues without question and will deliver the product after a full inspection and no defects.
Final Note for Choosing Luggage Handle Manufacturer
When choosing a luggage handle manufacturer, you’re essentially choosing “brand insurance.” Price is negotiable, but quality, production capacity, patents, and after-sales service are not negotiable. After completing the five steps above, you’ll find that low prices are no longer a lure; stability is the ultimate cost savings. If you are looking for a factory that “dares to test data”, JX’s engineering team has collected the latest over 1,000 molds. Please contact us to view according to the product model.
Contate-nos! Instead of sending out another RFQ, take 3 minutes to browse our website and product offerings: JX luggage parts & Manças de bagagem.
Maybe you’ll find the answers you need for next season’s new luggage handle solutions here.
Maybe you’ll find the answers you need for next season’s new luggage handle solutions here.
