Lead Sinker OEM: Weight, Coating and Packaging Notes
Lead sinkers and fishing weights are often considered simple products, but buyers should still plan weight tolerance, mold, coating, packing strength and freight. Heavy products can create shipping and handling problems if packaging is not planned correctly.
Weight tolerance
Retail packs must match labeled weight reasonably. Tolerance should be discussed before production, especially for small weights or products sold by exact size. For bulk wholesale, tolerance expectations may be different.
Mold and shape
Standard sinker shapes usually move faster. Special shapes or branded designs may need mold discussion. If the sinker includes holes, wires, swivels or special loops, these structures should be checked by sample.
Coating and finish
Powder coating, dip coating and painting create different appearance and durability. Coating thickness can affect smoothness, hole size and surface details. Physical samples are useful when finish appearance matters.
Packaging heavy products
Sinkers are heavy. Cartons can break if weight is too high. Buyers should discuss inner bags, carton weight limit, pallets or wooden cases depending on shipment method. Retail packaging must also protect shelves and prevent product movement.
Compliance and labeling
Lead products may require warning labels or market-specific compliance discussion. Buyers should raise destination market requirements before packaging artwork is printed.
QC points
Check weight, shape, coating coverage, burrs, hole/eyelet, pack count, carton marks and carton strength. For coated products, inspect chipped areas before shipment.