MIL / TACTICAL / MARINE — UK ENGINEERING

Tactical Hardware and Marine Mechanisms — UK Built for Defence

Load-tested tactical hardware and actuated marine mechanisms for defence OEMs, built in our UK factory.

Datasheets on request · UK made, UK stock

ISO 9001:2015FM60306
NCAGEU2DU3
JOSCARRegistered
ORIGINMade in UK

NEW

— LAUNCH / MAKO Buckle

MAKOQuick-Release Tactical Buckle

600 kg pull-tested. 25–50 mm modular webbing. Stainless or aluminium. Engineered in the UK for mission-critical release and retention.

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Makefast NVG Mount fitted to a tactical operator helmet in service

Makefast NVG MountPrecision Machined 7075 Aluminium

The Makefast NVG Mount is manufactured from high-strength 7075 grade aluminium and precision CNC machined to deliver a lightweight, durable and reliable mounting solution for demanding operational environments. Engineered for strength, dimensional accuracy and batch-to-batch consistency where secure equipment attachment is critical.

Available with Anodised, Powder Coated, Cerakote or IR-compliant coatings — so the finish can be specified to match durability, low-reflectivity and environmental requirements per programme.

MATERIAL: 7075 Aluminium
PROCESS: Precision CNC
FINISH: Anodised / Powder / Cerakote / IR
USE: Helmet / NVG

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Product Range

Tactical Hardware Components

A core range of precision components, proudly manufactured in the United Kingdom. Available in standard and custom configurations, with Anodised, Powder Coated, Cerakote and IR-compliant coatings.

Made in the UK

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Makefast High Strength Plastic Buckle on a tactical operator's belt in the field

0650

Complex Buckles

Secure, high-performance fastening solutions engineered for durability and ease of use. Premium materials — including aluminium and carbon-reinforced plastics — with innovative locking mechanisms.

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Makefast Adjuster Buckle threaded with tactical webbing, gloved hand for scale

0541

Interlocking Buckles

Robust hardware for secure fastening and load-bearing. Slides, Adjuster Buckles, Overcentre Latches, Easi Link Systems and Harness Buckles for 25–50mm webbing.

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Makefast Ladderlock stainless steel buckle threaded with 25mm webbing, gloved hand adjusting

0830

Lightweight Range

New for 25mm webbing — Delta Dees, Delta Triangles, Webbing Hook, Ladderlock SS, G-Hook and Press Release Buckle. Durable, low-weight integration into military and security systems.

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Makefast H-section sliding bar buckle top-down on a dark workbench, moody low-key lighting

0275B

Simple Adjusters

Sliding Bar Buckles (25–50mm) and simple adjusters. Built for reliable webbing adjustment in military applications.

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Makefast stainless D-ring on tactical harness webbing with clipped snap hook, moody overcast light

6127L

Rings, Dees & Triangles

316 stainless steel, aluminium and carbon-reinforced plastic D Rings, Dees, Triangles, O Rings and heavy-duty Delta variants. Where applicable, high-strength TIG welded.

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Makefast plastic webbing bridge on a moody workshop bench

3294

Lightweight Plastics

Heavy Duty Plastic D Ring, Plastic Triangle, Nylon High Load Ring, Ladderlock, Triglide Acetal and Side Release Buckles in acetal, nylon and carbon-reinforced plastics — with aluminium options for weight-critical builds. Strength with minimal weight.

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Makefast snap hook securing webbing on aircrew harness in aircraft hold

0240

Accessories

Mounting Plates, Holding Down Clips, Nose Clips, Snap Hooks and Molle Clips.

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Matte black Makefast precision adjuster threaded with coyote tan webbing on a plate carrier side strap, operator's gloved hand pulling the tail to tighten the vest.

3530

Precision Adjusters & Ladderlock

New for 2026 — high-strength Precision Adjusters in 25mm to 50mm sizes, with or without tab, plus 40mm Ladderlock Stainless Steel.

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Quick Attach Triglide threaded onto a coyote tan backpack shoulder strap, demonstrating slide-adjustable sternum height.

0843-SS

Sternum Buckles & Triglides

New webbing slides for 2026 — Sternum Buckles (standard and Quick Attach) and Quick Attach Triglides from 25mm to 45mm.

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Trusted By

Specified by Leading Safety & Defence Manufacturers

Makefast hardware is supplied to OEMs and prime contractors across the marine survival, aviation safety and ballistic protection sectors.

SURVITECSurvival Technology
RFD BEAUFORTMarine & Aviation Safety
UNITED SHIELDBallistic Protection

Logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners and are shown to indicate sectors served.

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Secure Supply

Accredited & Registered for Defence Supply

Makefast operates as a fully accredited UK manufacturer with the registrations and certifications required by defence prime contractors, MOD procurement and NATO supply programmes — giving OEM partners confidence in audited quality systems and verified supplier identity.

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/ 01BSI Certified
ISO
9001:2015
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management system certified by BSI — independently audited processes for design, manufacture and dispatch.
Certificate Ref.FM60306
/ 02Defence Supply Chain
JOSCAR
REGISTERED
JOSCAR Registered
Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register — pre-qualified supplier for UK aerospace, defence and security prime contractors.
StatusActive Member
/ 03NATO Codification System
NCAGE
NATO CODE
NCAGE Coded
NATO Commercial and Government Entity code — recognised supplier identifier for NATO and allied defence procurement.
NCAGE CodeU2DU3

UK Manufactured

In-house production, Mid Wales

Audited Annually

Independent BSI surveillance

Defence Ready

MOD & NATO supplier identifiers

Makefast quick-release buckle in field use on operator webbing

Buckles · In Service

Makefast stainless snap hook clipped to load-bearing webbing

Hooks · Field Tested

Makefast nylon high-load O-ring on tactical harness

Hardware · Operational

Bespoke & Custom Capability

Custom Hardware, Designed and Tooled In-House

Beyond our standard catalogue, Makefast designs and manufactures bespoke hardware to customer specification. From custom buckles and webbing components to fully tooled injection-moulded parts, our in-house engineering and tool room give us full control over specification, quality and lead time.

Indicative Finishes

Matte Black

NATO Green

Khaki

Gunmetal

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Materials

7075 Aluminium

Lightweight, weight-saving builds.

316 Stainless Steel

Load-critical and marine-grade applications.

Engineering Plastics

Injection-moulded technical polymers.

Carbon-Reinforced Plastics

High-strength, weight-critical components.

Finishes & Coatings

Anodised

Aluminium only — Type II / Type III.

Powder Coated

Durable polyester coating in tactical tones.

Cerakote

Ceramic tactical coating for aluminium or stainless.

IR-Compliant Coatings

Low-signature tones specified per programme.

Raw / Bead-Blasted

Mill-finish aluminium or bead-blasted stainless.

Barrel Polished Stainless

Tumbled finish for a smooth, uniform lustre on stainless.

Since 1974 · Made in Newtown, Powys · ISO 9001 accredited

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Downloads

Technical Brochures

Download the full Makefast tactical and milspec hardware brochures — including specifications, coatings and OEM-ready component data.

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PDF · MIL / 01

Milspec Hardware

Defence & Military Components

Detailed reference of Makefast's milspec hardware range — buckles, hooks, rings and load-bearing components engineered for military and defence programmes.

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PDF · TAC / 02